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莱顿大学(Leiden)LLM法律硕士
莱顿大学(Leiden)LLM法律硕士 | admin | 2018-06-08

终于在北欧截止日期基本临近之后,回到了荷兰的主场,也是Priscilla所在的热爱的荷兰。荷兰的法学LLM其中莱顿大学是首屈一指,也总是在法学领域的排名当中永远都是第一。而马大的LLM和伊拉斯姆斯大学LLM的专业也是紧随其后。而今天,我们重点讲第一名的莱顿大学法律LLM的特点不同和申请的注意点。

一。专业选择:LLM

Law (LLM)

LLM专业看起来这么多,但是实际能够国际学生的选择只有两个:其他都是荷兰语

1.1 European Law (LLM) 欧盟法

European Law (LLM)

涉及内容:The programme distinguishes itself by its broad intra-disciplinary approach, covering institutional, constitutional as well as substantive law of the EU in addition to human rights from an EU perspective.欧洲共同体的结构、机构、法律渊源、立法程序;解释欧共体法实施、执行欧共体法的机制以及欧共体法与成员国法的互动关系;讲授统一市场的原则和实质性规则。

1.2 Public International Law (LLM) 国际公法

涉及内容:The programme focuses on the legal framework that governs international relations in an increasingly complex global society是主权国家国与国之间的法律。国际法不同于国家的法律制度,因为它主要的适用对象为国家而非公民,是规范政府组织之间关系的规则,有时也包括民族意识的法人和自然人等。国际法较无法约束各个国家,因为无法保障其法律体系始终顺利运作,因此缺乏有效制裁违法国家的制度。

二。专业选择:Advanced LLM

但是莱顿还有一种叫做Advanced LLM,录取难度会高于一般LLM,但是课程设置和含金量都更加高,而且全部都是英文授课。但是申请的对象基本是有工作经验的人(这里没有强制一定是全职工作经验,但是如果实习是缺口的小伙伴,赶紧补实习吧)

2.1 Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.) 空间法法学硕士

Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.)

Air law 一个班20人,而且air law是和Mc Gill并列为全球最好的两个专业,主要研究航空法,航空公司的运营和高端一点的月球空间法。研究的主要内容:

You will learn how to address a wide variety of issues that affect society, such as:

passenger safety 乘客安全,accident investigation 意外事故检测,environmental protection 环境保护,the use of drones 无人驾驶飞机的使用,fair competition 公平竞争

sustainability of space activities 空间活动的可持续性 militarisation of outer space外空军事化

2.2 European and International Business Law (Advanced LL.M.) 欧盟及国际商法法学硕士

The European Union is one of the most influential international organisations in the world. But how does it impact on governance, enterprise and innovation within a global economy, in the area of business law? And how does EU law interact with that of other international organisations?”

2.3 European and International Human Rights Law (Advanced LL.M.) 欧盟及国际人权法法学硕士

When human rights are violated by a particular state or society, is it more effective to use national, regional or international human rights protection mechanisms to address the issue? And how do different political, social and cultural settings affect the workings of these mechanisms?

2.4 European Tax Law (Advanced LL.M.) 欧洲税法法学硕士

The Advanced Studies in European Tax Law is a small-scale programme. It will provide you with a strong foundation in EU tax law and the option to specialise in direct taxation, indirect taxation or state aid law.

2.5 International Children’s Rights (Advanced LL.M.) 国际儿童权益法法学硕士

2.6 International Civil and Commercial Law (Advanced LL.M.)国际民商法法学硕士

2.7 International Criminal Law (Advanced LL.M.) 国际刑法法学硕士

2.8 International Tax Law (Advanced LL.M.)国际税法法学硕士

The International Tax Law programme offers insights into the main topics of international taxation. Some of the many subjects that are covered in the programme include:Tax Treaties,Transfer Pricing,EU Tax Law,International Corporate Tax Planning.

2.9 Public International Law (Advanced LL.M.) 国际公法硕士

剩下冷门点的不列出了,因为莱顿分的太细了,所以不一一列举。

三。申请资格:

1 申请背景:大家都知道荷兰的学校比较重视211的背景,尤其是阿大,RSM,TUD,TUE,都是非211比较难受的状况。但是这里特别强调莱顿大学对于211,985虽然会更加有优势,但是不像上面四个学校一样,双非无门的地步!!所以双非的孩子们也要大大胆胆的申请啊。。。

而关于申请的本科专业,除了法律而言Bachelor’s in Law (LL.B.) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from a recognised university; in exceptional cases a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g. in Political Science or equivalent) will be acceptable, provided that a substantial number of law courses are included in the bachelor’s programme. 这里强调一下,不是非法律专业不能申请,但是必须有法律课程的辅修,如果只是文科或者商科突然一拍脑门要申请,这个就得提供的了辅修成绩单了。

2.雅思要求7分总分,单科6

即便是双非,也要求是雅思7分。Proven English language proficiency, demonstrated by way of a TOEFL test (overall score of 100 Internet-based) or IELTS test (overall score of 7.0) or Cambridge English Proficiency certificate (CPE), evidenced by an appropriate test, occasionally complemented by a telephone interview.

In addition to the above-mentioned overall English test scores, minimum band scores of IELTS 6.0 (TOEFL 20) are required for all sub-sections.

3.实习经历

但是申请的对象基本是有工作经验的人(这里没有强制一定是全职工作经验,但是如果实习是缺口的小伙伴,赶紧大二大三补实习吧)show documented evidence of relevant (work) experience, i.e., working for a law firm, internships etc. – this information should be included in your curriculum vitae.

Priscilla往年和今年学生的实习经历,放出来大家可以参考一下:

3.1法院:书记员,案卷整理;法院不需要非要是市级省级法院,很多孩子都在地方区级法院实习;有在市级法院民事厅跟着看案子的,但是在刑事厅的很少;

3.2律师事务所:有做知识产权的,有做公司收购重组的,有做海关税的,还有做劳动法的(以大成和金杜为例);而大成的入住比较侧重有商业背景,这和他们的业务模块和金融模块交错点很多有关系。

3.3研究所:一般以人权法,儿童法方向申请的学生会和导师在研究所做项目,不接触公司具体的案子,更多参与研究和辅助性Project助理;

3.4 女子监狱:这个就2个学生有过这个经历,很有亮点。

4.论文:Optional

很多学生总会问到论文的问题,但实际上论文不是必须的,而相反其他理工科和纯文科社科类的专业,法律是类似传媒一样,最终是归总在职业导向的专业里面,所以论文不是一定要的素材,而实习确是一定要的,否则在动机信的职业规划和职位定位当中会非常焦点模糊。而有的论文当然是欢迎了。

5.截止日期:莱顿是荷兰少有的有春季招生的学校,其他的LLM在荷兰少有春季招生

Starting in February 春季招生 10月15日

If you need a visa, residence permit or accommodation via Leiden University Housing Office, the deadline is 15 October.

If you do not need a visa, residence permit or accommodation via Leiden University Housing Office, the deadline is 1 December.

Starting in September 秋季招生 4月1日

If you need a visa, residence permit or accommodation via Leiden University Housing Office, the deadline is 1 April.

If you do not need a visa, residence permit or accommodation via Leiden University Housing Office, the deadline is 15 June.

6.需要的材料:(以其中一个专业为例)

Step 3: Collect the required documents

关于动机信字数有要求:

A personal statement must be submitted explaining why you want to follow the programme, why you have chosen to do so at Leiden University, and what makes you think you are a good candidate. The statement should be between 700 and 1,500 words.

特别讲一下推荐信的要求(莱顿的推荐信要求是最严格也是范本)

  • The letter must be printed on letterhead paper, signed and bearing the full contact details of the referee (for verification purposes).
  • Your referee should describe your skills, qualities and competencies.

关于寄推荐信的方式,建议网上传,否则还要国际快递费,太夸张。。。阿大,马大的成绩单国际快递不能免也就算了,这里还是能免则免。

7. 网申费用:All students with an international degree have to pay a non-refundable€100 application fee.

8. 关于司考:

最后回答一个总在被大家问的问题,要不要司法考试,前提是你要不要回国,如果想在欧洲做律师,基本是非诉讼的,不可能有人找外国人打官司。所以在律所非诉讼做是更多人的选择,但是机会有却是比较难,但不是没有机会。而面对本身就回国的孩子们来说,LLM更加是镀金的效果,而司法考试是在国内做律师最基本的,所以还是建议打算回国的孩子还是一定要考过。

Priscilla

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