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    Legal Research

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    Utrecht, NLLLMIn-person2 years
    €41,747.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    25
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Legal Research at Utrecht University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person LLM program based in Utrecht, NL. Tuition is €41,747.

    About the program

    Two-year program covering legal research methods including empirical, doctrinal, and comparative approaches, dynamics of law in various fields, research projects, electives, and a master's thesis.

    Focus: research
    Times Higher Ed Law #34 (2018)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min EMI-experienced (see https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/general-information/application-and-admission/english-language-requirements/emi-experienced)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min EMI-experienced (see https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/general-information/application-and-admission/english-language-requirements/emi-experienced)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year (Netherlands)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Legal Research at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Legal Research at Utrecht University is €41,747 across 120 required credits.
    Is Legal Research at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    Legal Research at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does Legal Research at Utrecht University take to complete?
    Legal Research at Utrecht University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Legal Research at Utrecht University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum grade average of 7.0 on a scale from 1 to 10
    How large is the Legal Research at Utrecht University cohort?
    Legal Research at Utrecht University typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.