Requirements The following educational backgrounds grant access to this master’s programme: Bachelor’s degree in Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). Bachelor’s degree in Tax Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). Bachelor’s degree in Law/Dutch Law obtained from another legal faculty in the Netherlands, without conditions. Another legal Bachelor’s degree obtained from a legal faculty in the Netherlands, subject to conditions. A Bachelor's degree from Erasmus University College, majoring in Social and Behavioural Sciences, International Law Track, subject to conditions. A Bachelor's degree from a University College, subject to conditions. Completed HBO Law program plus a pre-master ESL (Erasmus School of Law) general program. A foreign legal Bachelor's or Master's degree, subject to conditions. This includes a program from the University of Curaçao or the University of Aruba, subject to conditions. Additional requirements include having sufficient legal courses in the curriculum of the previous education. Other completed Bachelor's or Master's programmes do not grant access to the Master Law and Technology *The admission requirements are subject to the final determination of the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) in 2024. I'm a Dutch student Which diploma do I need? A bachelor degree in Law from a recognised university A bachelor's degree in law from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences after successfully completing the pre-master's program ESL General. Other degrees Applications from students with different bachelor’s degrees who have passed a sufficient number of legal studies courses during their bachelor studies. Are there additional requirements English proficiency requirements To study at Erasmus School of Law, all students must be able to listen, read, speak and write fluently in English from the start of their studies. When being admitted to our LL.M. programmes, we expect all students to actively apply the English language when participating in the lectures, workgroups and group assignments. Dutch students applying for an English taught LL.M. programme of Erasmus School of Law can prove their English proficiency with a passing grade (6 or higher) for English on their vwo-diploma . Dutch students don't require supporting documents and have to apply by following the application procedure for Dutch students. I'm a non-Dutch student Which diploma do I need? Law degree We require a law degree (bachelor) from a recognised university for all programmes. Other degrees Applications from students with different bachelor’s degrees who have passed a sufficient number of legal studies courses during their bachelor studies. Are there additional requirements? English language proficiency To study at Erasmus School of Law, all students must be able to listen, read, speak and write fluently in English from the start of their studies. When being admitted to our LL.M. programmes, we expect all students to actively apply the English language when participating in the lectures, workgroups and group assignments. Erasmus School of Law requires a valid proof of your English proficiency*: IELTS score of at least 6.5** OR TOEFL score of 4.5 (Internet-based)*** OR Cambridge Certificate Advanced English (CAE), with a minimum grade of C or Cambridge Certificate Proficiency English (CPE). * Students with a first or second degree with the English language as a medium of instruction (please submit proof) do not have to submit a TOEFL or IELTS test report. However, the LL.M. Office reserves the right to request a test score from these applicants as well. ** Minimum score on each section should be 6.0. *** At least 4.5 for each part of the test. Only non-EU students who finished their education in the following countries are exempted from submitting evidence of English proficiency: Australia Canada (except Quebec) Ireland New Zealand UK USA Erasmus University Institutional TOEFL code: D968.
Thank you for your interest in our master Law and Technology! Below you will find more information for you application. Select the option that is applicable to you. Procedure for students with a Bachelor’s degree Rechtgeleerdheid Erasmus School of Law You have to take the following steps: Start your application at Studielink; confirm your enrolment application in Studielink You can apply for this Master's programme until 20 August. The master’s programme starts on 1 September. You will be admitted to the Master's programme if you have already completed the Bachelor's degree Rechtsgeleerdheid at the time of application. If you have not yet completed your Bachelor's degree when you apply, you will be admitted after you have submitted your graduation request via the graduation procedure and it has been approved by the Student Progress & Graduation Team. Take me to Studielink Procedure for students with a qualifying degree from a Dutch university For qualifications, see previous section: Admission Start your application in Studielink. Confirm your enrolment application in Studielink. After completing your application, you will receive a link to access the EUR Admission Portal. In this portal, you are invited to finalise your application by uploading the required documents and answering some additional questions. You can apply for this Master's programme until 20 August. The master’s programme starts on 1 September. If your graduation has already been recorded in the national central register via Studielink, you can complete your application in the EUR Admissions Portal without uploading a diploma or graduation statement. Procedure for student with a qualifying degree from a non-Dutch university Take the following steps to apply for the LL.M programme. Step 1 Start your application request in Studielink. After completing your application via Studielink, you will receive two e-mails*: Check your email for the link to the EUR ADMISSION PORTAL Check your email for login details (ERNA account and password) *Please be aware that automatically generated emails may end up in your spam or junk folder. Therefore, check these folders! Take me to Studielink Step 2 Finalise your application in the EUR Admission Portal. In this portal, you are invited to finalise your application by uploading the required documents and answering some additional questions . Once you have done this, you can submit your application. You can start working in the portal, save your entries and use your login information to return to the portal later. Application documents For your reference, please see the admission requirements. Please provide the following documents before 1 July *: An original certified copy of your law diploma (online and hard copy); An original certified copy of your transcript (list of grades including a description of the grading system)(online and hard copy); Please note that the hard copies of your bachelor’s degree and transcript need to be submitted certified. You may have the requested documents certified by your university or public notary. Or alternatively please note that we accept digital documents such as a degree and transcript if sent to us by an authorised department at your institution of higher education (such as the Registrar’s Office, but not personal email addresses of employees). Please ask the authorised department to send us your documents to: informationdesk.llm@law.eur.nl . We do not accept digital documents sent to us by students and/or from a student email address. Original proof or original certified copy of your English proficiency (online); Curriculum vitae; An original letter of recommendation (letterhead, including name and address of reference, dated and signed); *If the language of these documents is not English or Dutch, original certified English translations must be enclosed. Application deadlines for non-Dutch students Date Action 1 May International students who intend to apply for a scholarship need to have started their application before 1 April. 1 July 12.00 hours (GMT+2) International students - visa Click here to check if you need a visa. Please note that applicants must already be unconditionally admitted before 1 July at 12.00 hrs (GMT +2). This means that all required documentation (certified copy of degree, proof of language proficiency etc. has already been provided and approved by Erasmus School of Law) before 1 July. Are you waiting for your official degree? In case you meet all the graduation requirements for 100% before 1 July and only have to wait for the graduation ceremony at your university we require an official statement of your university that you have met the graduation requirements before 1 July. The report must clearly state that you have graduated . Please note that you still have to submit an original certified copy of your law degree before 1 August. If you fulfil the graduation requirements after 1 July, we are not able to take your application further for this academic year. 1 August 12.00 hours (GMT+2) EU/EEA students - no visa. Click here to check if you need a visa. Applications received after this deadline will also be considered. Applications submitted after the indicated deadline will only be reviewed after approval of the relevant programme director. All applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Our curriculum enables you to understand and explore the legal implications of technological advancements. Within our Master Law and Technology, with specific emphasis on Regulation, Governance, AI, and Legal Tech/AI, we offer engaging perspectives. We explore the potential of artificial intelligence for executing legal tasks, such as case preparation, and the possibility of AI-tools for assistance in public administration and judiciary. These data-driven technologies hold a promise for the future of legal practice.
Simultaneously, we challenge our students to think critically about the ethical and legal implications of these advancements. We raise questions about the legality of these developments and investigate whether and how they fit within the frameworks and legal norms cherished in our democracies under the rule of law.
In our master's program, we encourage a pragmatic, practice-oriented approach to technological capabilities. We assess what is feasible within various legal professions at reasonable costs, both financially and with consideration for our ecological footprint. By engaging in the design of a technical application themselves, students are immersed in the core questions of our program.
The master's programme covers various themes, with a strong focus on platform regulation and digital governance. Themes and topics that will be covered throughout the master's programme include: data protection law, European platform regulation, AI & product liability, IP-law, public law and AI-regulation, AI & fundamental rights, the ethics and politics of disruptive technologies in society and the legal profession.