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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
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Masters in Law (LLM) in the Netherlands
An LLM is a one-year postgraduate law degree to specialise in areas such as corporate, international, IP or technology law. Here is how studying it in the Netherlands works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
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- From ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
- Intakes: September (main)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Law (LLM) in the Netherlands: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Law (LLM) in the Netherlands usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh (Leiden) to ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh (Leiden). After graduating: orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation.
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Masters in Law (LLM) in the Netherlands at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ €8,000 – €20,000 per year (bachelor's); ≈ €12,000 – €25,000 (master's)
- Living costs
- ≈ €1,000 – €1,500 per month (Amsterdam and Utrecht are costliest)
- Typical budget
- ₹15–30 lakh per year
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation
Overview
Why study Law (LLM) in the Netherlands?
An LLM is a one-year postgraduate law degree to specialise in areas such as corporate, international, IP or technology law.
Netherlands offers one of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees, strong engineering, data, logistics and business programs and a 12-month orientation year for job hunting after graduation.
Universities
Universities for Law (LLM) in the Netherlands
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Specialisations
Popular Law (LLM) specialisations
International Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Intellectual Property
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Technology & Data Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Human Rights
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated)
- Bachelor's: Practising advocates
- Prerequisite: Law degree
- Prerequisite: Strong academic record and writing
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Law (LLM) in the Netherlands
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Netherlands offers one of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees. Typical roles afterwards include Associate (law firm, after qualifying locally), In-house Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer.
On our list: Leiden.
From ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh at Leiden up to ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated) and practising advocates, with law degree and strong academic record and writing, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation. During your studies: up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August.
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