Child Law (LL.M.)

Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

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12 monthsProgramme duration

22,300 EURTuition Fee/year

Feb, SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The master’s programme 'Jeugdrecht' considers topics like child abuse, child refugees, bullying via social media, adoption and divorce and aims to make a difference in the lives of the youngest members of our society.

Do you have an affinity with children and would you like to contribute to their position in society? Do you want to analyse (legal) problems and search within the confines of the law for creative solutions that are in the interests of children. If so, this master’s programme is definitely for you.

Leiden Law School has an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally: your degree has value.
This small-scale, personal master’s programme provides an insight into Dutch, European and international developments in the field of child law and related issues in society. Professionals such as juvenile court judges, lawyers and staff from the Dutch Child Care and Protection Board are regularly invited to give guest lectures.
Many graduates of the master’s programme Jeugdrecht find suitable employment within six months. We can help you with our online mentor network and personal careers advice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Leiden Law School has an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally: your degree has value.
This small-scale, personal master’s programme provides an insight into Dutch, European and international developments in the field of child law and related issues in society. Professionals such as juvenile court judges, lawyers and staff from the Dutch Child Care and Protection Board are regularly invited to give guest lectures.
Many graduates of the master’s programme Jeugdrecht find suitable employment within six months. We can help you with our online mentor network and personal careers advice.

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Admission Requirements

IELTS

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

TOEFL

100+

To be eligible for one of Leiden University’s master's programmes, you must meet the following admission requirements: Academic, Language and Programme-specific. For Academic requirements: You’ll need a BA or BSc degree (or equivalent and preferably associated to the field of study) to be admitted to any of Leiden University’s master’s programmes. For Language requirements: Admission to most master’s programmes requires students to be proficient in English. For Programme-specific requirements: The specific academic and professional entry requirements for each master’s programme are listed in each programme's website - please check with each programme's site to learn more about the programme-specific requirements.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

22,300 EUR

International

Starts from

22,300 EUR

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