Published 9 January 2006

Amsterdam Law School (ALS)

The University of Amsterdam (Universiteit van Amsterdam) occupies an important place in the history of the city of Amsterdam. The earliest University landmark was the Athenaeum Illustre, founded in 1632 to instruct students in trade, law and philosophy. As the city reached prominence, the University also evolved to be a primary centre for advanced education and research in the Netherlands and in Europe. Most of the University faculties remain located in this historical city centre, including the Faculty of Law and the Amsterdam Law School, located in the Oudemanhuis, or ‘Old Men’s Home’.

The Amsterdam Law School  takes care of all LL.M. Programmes.  Most of these LL.M. programmes are taught in Dutch, but several are English taught programmes. The ALS is also  responsible for the Amsterdam EXchange Programme and offers in this context approximately 40 courses.

The Amsterdam Law School offers four graduate Masters of Laws (LL.M.) programmes in Public International and/or European Law topics:

1) European Private Law

2) International & European Law

    tracks:
     - Public International Law
     - International Trade Law & Investment Law
     - European Union Law
     - European Union Business Law

3) Researchmaster Public International Law

4) International Criminal Law (in cooperation with the Columbia Law School

These graduate Programmes are designed for students that  have obtained a bachelor of laws (or comparable) degree or students that have obtained a bachelor (or comparable) degree in another discipline.

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Graduate LLM

In co-operation with the Law Faculties of Columbia University (New York) and the Leiden University, the Amsterdam Law School organises a four-week summer programme on American Law for undergraduate and postgraduate law students as well as legal professionals. This programme takes place alternately in Leiden and in Amsterdam. In 2008, this summer programme will be held in Amsterdam from July 7 - August 1. For more information, please visit the website of the Columbia Summer Program.

The Amsterdam Law School also organises seminars and provides training on international and European law topics. The School has won several tender competitions for training contracts awarded by the European Commission for the training of national civil servants as well as European Community officials. The Office of the Amsterdam Law School can be contacted for additional particulars on training and seminars. 

Source: Amsterdam Law School