LLM International Business Law LLM International and European Public Law LLM International and European Labour Law LLM Law and Technology LLM Research Master in Law LLM European and International Taxation (Advanced programme) Master’s Programmes 2011/2012
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Welcome to Tilburg Law School 03
Studying for your Master’s in a foreign country – it is bound to
Economic, cultural, political and social developments all inform your
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be one of the most formative and enriching times of your life.
learning. Why? Because that’s how the law operates in practice.
Good reasons to choose Tilburg Law School
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At Tilburg Law School, you can expect this, and more – an outstanding
Learning at Tilburg takes university-level education in a whole new
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education leading to a degree recognised by institutions and organisations
direction. Small classes, approachable and accessible faculty, more
LLM International and European Labour Law
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worldwide. More one-on-one time with senior faculty members than
individual attention, direction, guidance, and mentoring, and outstan-
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most other programmes of their calibre. And all at one welcoming and
ding support facilities. Our goal is to ensure you personally get the most
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collegial university campus on the fringes of a historic and picturesque
out of your Master’s education. And of course, student life.
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European town.
Welcome to Tilburg Law School
Admission and Application
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Contact us
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International students find Tilburg a great home away from home, a Tilburg Law School is one of the leading law schools in Europe. It was
compact and atmospheric campus where you often see the same faces
ranked number 1 in Europe and 7 worldwide in a recent survey by
every day. And it’s just a short bike ride from the beautiful city of
the Social Sciences Research Network. Six English-taught Master’s
Tilburg: a genuine university town brimming with bars, cafes, shops,
programmes are offered by the school to an international cohort of
and with a full line-up of events.
students all of whom choose Tilburg for their Master’s in a variety of branches of the law.
In this brochure, you will find an overview of all our Master’s programmes. We hope you will find one that fits your needs. Our motto at Tilburg University is ‘Understanding
I look forward to welcoming you personally to Tilburg Law School.
Society’. At Tilburg Law School, we translate this
Warmest regards,
to ‘Understanding law and society’. Academic depth
Professor Randall Lesaffer
within the various fields of
Dean
law and a rigorous focus on research methodology are taught within the context of multi-dimensional, multi-faceted reality.
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Tilburg Law School
Good reasons to choose Tilburg Law School individual learning. Our unique student-centred teaching approach
One of the best law schools in Europe, and you can join us
A social, communal, environmental and global outlook on law
means that with the personal support of top scholars, you’ll acquire the
Tilburg Law School is consistently and increasingly benchmarked for the
At Tilburg we espouse the philosophy that law plays a major hand in
Netherlands and Europe for both its educational programmes and
tools to solve issues and devise solutions effectively and independently.
excellence of its Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in law. As our
making for a better, fairer, more sustainable society. Pressing global issues
research, and receives outstanding peer reviews by students and staff
You’ll have an outstanding start to your career – because success in the
reputation grows, so will the strength of your credential in the eyes of
form the backdrop to learning – issues from aging, individualisation
– all of whom have experienced the quality of our education first-hand.
real world depends on your ability to do precisely this.
future employers worldwide.
and religious differences to climate change and poverty. Thus Tilburg
• No. 1 in Law in Europe and no. 7 worldwide
University’s slogan, Understanding Society.
Founded in 1963, Tilburg Law School has rapidly carved a place for
But most importantly, they redefine didactic concepts, by focusing on
itself among the leading law schools in the Netherlands and Europe. The school is consistently ranked among the top law institutes in the
What is behind our reputation? Like every successful institution: good
Programmes
people. Ten different departments fall under the auspices of Tilburg Law
We offer the following Master’s programmes in law, all fully taught
School, whose dedicated academics apply themselves each day to
in English:
generating new knowledge and educating our students in their specific
• LLM International Business Law
knowledge fields.
• LLM International and European Labour Law
(Social Sciences Research Network, SSRN 2010); • No. 1 in Law in the Netherlands (Elsevier Magazine 2009 and Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs 2009); • No. 1 in legal research in the Netherlands (Dutch national assessment of legal research 2010).
A picturesque campus where you’ll feel at home It is an impression many students have when they first visit Tilburg University: with beautiful grounds and a compact layout, it’s easy to feel
• LLM International and European Public Law
at home at this university – along with hundreds of other international
Each year, these faculty members raise the bar in both their research
• LLM Law and Technology
students who call Tilburg their home away from home.
and teaching. Devising better teaching methodology and materials.
• LLM Research Master in Law
Producing novel and applicable new insights through cross-disciplinary
• Advanced LLM in European and International Taxation
High staff-to-student ratio You’re never an anonymous face in the back of a lecture theatre at
collaborative research. Passing their enthusiasm for new ideas on to young researchers, and to our students. They create an authentic
All our Master’s programmes are accredited by the Accreditation
Tilburg. With a high staff-to-student ratio, you will find our faculty
academic environment characterised by dialogue, debate, questioning,
Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), and all exhibit
members know you by name, and support you all the way to graduation.
and intellectual challenge.
the hallmarks of excellence that allow them to complete not only with
Tilburg faculty are accessible and interested – in you and your education.
European universities, but with the best universities in the world. It is inspired thinking that is responsible for the innovative design of our Master’s programmes. They cover an incredible variety of subjects, delve deeply into the various subject areas, and are smartly and clearly structured and organised.
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LLM International Business Law Programme structure and core courses
International Business Law (IBL) – one of the most complex, fastest-
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changing and fascinating areas of law today. Its all new territory and,
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International Business Law
A rich and varied curriculum includes compulsory courses, such as
with the rules of the game new and evolving, a fascinating area in which
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Business Associations and Business Contracts, but also electives, such
to pursue your legal career.
Length of programme
One year
as Intellectual Property Law and Comparative Corporate Governance,
Study mode
Full-time
so you can start to shape your own area of expertise. All courses mix
The LLM International Business Law offers in-depth knowledge of the
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Master of Laws (LLM)
practice and theory, include skill development opportunities that
key areas within the field of international business law. But learning is
Education On-campus only (no distance learning),
lectures, tutorials, group-work, research,
much broader. You learn law within the dynamic context of real-world
simulate the transactions you will encounter as a business lawyer.
application, where economic, financial and social forces interplay.
and writing assignments
Core courses
Teaching methods have a strong practical bent, ensuring you acquire
Language of instruction
English
Banking and Securities Regulation
the personal and professional skills to operate in a high-level business
Exams
Written, papers, presentations
European Competition Law
environment.
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International Business Law I
Bachelors
International Business Law II
A core team of senior, internationally reputated law faculty teach the
Scholarships available
Yes
International Company Law
programme. All widely published researchers in the fields of corporate
English Proficiency
TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5
Legal Negotiation Workshop
law, finance, international business law, and competition law, their
Start
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Master’s Thesis
various research activities at Tilburg Law School, as well as the
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Economics Centre (TILEC) and the Centre for Company Law (CCL),
Career prospects
mean you learn from those who are breaking new ground in their fields.
Large international law firms, in-house legal departments of large firms, the civil service sector, transnational associations (both for-profit and non-profit): your degree can take you in a host of directions.
Siyuan Wang - Alumnus of International Business Law, China “Given the long history and strong culture of international trade in the Netherlands, this country is a great choice for the study of International Business Law. I was really impressed by the well-designed course structure. Courses focus on the law, but also offer basic knowledge in economics and finance which is so important for a better understanding of the international business environment. More than just traditional lectures, legal workshops and seminars are also 06
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LLM International and European Public Law Programme structure and core courses
Career prospects
International and European Public Law
You can choose between two specialisations:
As a graduate of this programme, you are prepared to pursue a challenging
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• International and Human Rights Law
career in legal practice or advisory functions. You are qualified to pursue
Duration
One year
• European Union Law
posts within national and international public administration, national and
Study mode
Full-time
Interactive and individually focused learning under the guidance of
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Master of Laws (LLM)
international and senior teaching faculty, as well as the chance to
Education On-campus only (no distance learning),
The interplay between national, international and EU law is at the heart
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of the International and European Public Law programme – not to
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mention legal and policy debates taking place around the world everyday, making a Master’s qualification in this area so relevant.
international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the diplomatic
Core courses
service, European and international courts, multinational enterprises,
two-semester system, lectures,
International and Human Rights Law
And you learn it all just a short distance from the two nerve centres of
seminars, tutorials
History and Theory of
Governance and Institutions
international and European public law: The Hague and Brussels.
Language of instruction
English
specialise in one of two fascinating fields, all set this programme apart.
European Union Law
International Law
of the European Union
Exams Written and oral examinations, papers,
International Law:
The EU and its Member States
The International and Human Rights Law specialisation, focuses on
presentations
Current Issues
core issues in the field of International and Human Rights Law.
Best Preparatory
Law, European Law, International
Human Rights Law
Internal Market Law
Recent developments within the preeminent international organisations
Bachelors
Relations, Politics
Human Rights: Current Issues
European Union Law:
are examined including the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the
Scholarships available
Yes
International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
English Proficiency
TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5
Protection of Minorities and
European Union Law:
You will come back to a pivotal question time and time again: how can
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September 2011 and February 2012
Indigenous Peoples
current issues II
states be made to implement, and comply with, their obligations?
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International Criminal Prosecution
European Competition Law
and advocacy.
current issues I
of Genocide, War Crimes and In the European Union Law specialisation, you will examine the functioning
Crimes against Humanity
of the EU and its decision-making processes, and the implications of
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this for national and international legal systems. You will come to understand the European integration process from a broad perspective, beyond its purely legal aspects.
Jennifer Jun - Alumnus of International and European Public Law, South Korea/USA “The LLM programme offers a wide range of pertinent courses and allows access to a host of others through Tilburg Law School. The classes are taught by competent, often internationally-reputed professors who make a conscious effort to create a collegial and stimulating atmosphere in the classroom. The university administration and student organisations labour to integrate international students into university affairs as much as possible. In fact, it was through the kind assistance of the International Affairs Office at Tilburg Law School that I was able to find a part-time job as a student fellow at the Tilburg Institute of Comparative and Transnational Law, which turned out to be one of the most enriching and memorable experiences I had.”
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LLM International and European Labour Law While other universities offer electives in labour law, Tilburg Law School
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is the only law school on the continent offering a specific degree programme
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in International and European Labour Law.
Programme structure and core courses International and European Labour Law
The programme consists of a cluster of compulsory courses, a cluster of
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elective courses, and a Master’s thesis.
Duration
One year
The LLM International and European Labour Law provides profound
Study mode
Full-time
You will be able to take any elective course offered by Tilburg Law
knowledge in the field of labour law and social security law, at both an
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Master of Laws (LLM)
School with the approval of the programme director. However, two
international and European Union level. It is academically rigorous, and
Education On-campus only (no distance learning),
profiles are recommended that present a consistent choice of electives:
yet strongly oriented towards real-world application, culminating with
lectures, seminars, tutorials
business profile or governance profile.
an intensive two weeks of learning right where the critical decisions and
Language of instruction
English
debates surrounding labour law take place – in Brussels and Geneva.
Exams Written and oral examinations, papers,
Core courses
presentations
• European Labour Law and Social Policy
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• European Social Security Law
Bachelors
• International Labour Law and Globalisation
Scholarships available
Yes
• Comparative Labour Law
English Proficiency
TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5
• Sociology of Social Law
Start
September 2011 and February 2012
• Master’s Thesis
More information
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Career prospects The programme will prepare you for a wide range of legal practice,
Zeynep Gümrük - Alumnus of International and European Labour Law, Turkey
services and posts in international public administration, national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), European and international courts, multinational enterprises, and advocacy.
“I have always wanted to pursue my career in the direction of labour law. The programme at Tilburg University provides both theoretical and practical courses, taught by the most honourable law professors, who are always accessible and devote close attention to their students. But it has been much more than learning labour law in the classroom. We lived and learned labour law on two unique study trips organised to Brussels and Geneva. In Brussels, the heart of the European Union, we got the chance to learn more about European labour law. Then we were welcomed in the headquarters of the International Labour Office, Geneva, gaining more exposure to international labour law. Not only is Tilburg University a respected and prestigious university, but Tilburg itself is a nice city. It has everything an international student could want: good transportation, shops, museums, parks, pubs and cafes. I can honestly say that coming here was one of the best decisions of my life.”
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LLM Law and Technology The exponential rate of technological innovation is raising serious
Programme structure and core courses
Career prospects
legislative questions – and demanding smart and inventive solutions
The programme consists of 60 ECTS, of which the Master’s thesis
You’ll be qualified for a wide variety of jobs. The programme prepares
by lawyers with the right regulatory perspective. With a Master’s in
covers 18 ECTS and compulsory and elective courses the remaining
students for positions as consultants, researchers, policy-makers,
Law and Technology, you can lay claim to this area of expertise.
42 ECTS. An internship as additional preparation for the thesis is
and lawyers specialised in law and technology in various types of
recommended but not mandatory.
organisations, including large international law firms, in-house legal
Offered by the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT),
departments of large firms, the civil service (including the EC civil
the LLM Law and Technology is unique in that you can gain specialised
Core courses
knowledge in law and information and communication technology,
Innovative Technologies: Risks and Regulation
but also explore questions and issues surrounding controversial and
European Intellectual Property Law and Technology
fascinating technological developments in bio-technology, nanotech-
International and European Regulation of Biotechnology
nology, and brain and neuroscience.
Electronic Commerce: European Legal Aspects
service), and transnational associations (both for-profit and non-profit).
Privacy and Data Protection Global Technology, Ethics and Law Essentials
Cybercrime
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Technology and Intellectual Property Rights Management
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Master’s Thesis
Duration
One year
Study mode
Full-time
Title
Master of Laws (LLM)
Education On-campus only (no distance learning),
two-semester system, lectures,
seminars, tutorials
Language of instruction
English
Sthefanny Avonina - Alumnus of Law and Technology, Indonesia
Exams Written and oral examinations, papers,
“Now I have experienced the programme and Tilburg University I can say that it is a perfect place to study: a comprehensive curriculum,
presentations
top class lecturers -- who are open minded, willing to help, friendly, and approachable -- friendly classmates and staff, good
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facilities, and an international environment.
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Scholarships available
Yes
English Proficiency
TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5
Start
September 2011 and January 2012
More information
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lawandtechnology
I recommend Tilburg University as a place to study and develop yourself. And that’s not forgetting the town itself. I have fallen in love with Tilburg: a cozy, accessible town that, amazingly, offers everything a student needs. This one year will become a precious moment in my life.”
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LLM Research Master in Law Programme structure and core courses
Career prospects
Research Master in Law
The programme is two years for those with a Bachelor’s degree in law.
Although the emphasis in the programme is on legal research, it also
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For those who have already obtained a Master’s degree in law, there is
prepares for a career in legal practice. Around 60% of those who
analytical skills and a great interest in law research. You gain access
Duration
Two years (for LLB students)
an abridged one-year programme that focuses primarily on acquiring
successfully completed the programme have started a (PhD) research
to outstanding professors at two world-class universities from two
One year (for LLM students)
research skills.
career, 40% became legal practitioner by finding employment at law
different regions, as you’ll participate in courses in both Tilburg
Study mode
Full-time
Before you make more definite choices with respect to your research
firms and international organizations worldwide.
and Leuven.
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proposal topic and the subject of your Master thesis, you will have the
An exceptionally broad curriculum is just one of the ways this
Education On-campus only (no distance learning),
The LLM Research Master in Law is a two-year, top quality Master’s
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degree programme offered in cooperation with Leuven University
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(Belgium) and is aimed at talented Bachelor’s students with strong
lectures, tutorial groups, research, and
programme offers talented young researchers a superior academic
opportunity to explore the qualities of the different research groups and supervisors.
learning environment. Another crucial aspect is the provision of
writing assignments
faculty guidance and peer support in writing an elaborate research
Language of instruction
English
Core courses
proposal, being the basic material for an application for a PhD or
Exams
Written and oral, papers, articles,
Methods of Legal Research
another kind of research position. You will have 100% freedom in
presentations
Interdisciplinary Study of Law
selection of the topic, supervisor and research group where you will
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Comparative Law
work on your proposal.
Bachelors
Principles of Law
Scholarships available
Yes
Judicial Lawmaking
The LLM Research Master in Law is your opportunity to contribute to
English Proficiency
TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5
Individual Research Training
the knowledge that solves societal issues, by immersing yourself in a
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Joint Research Training
specialised area of your choice and learning how to conduct first-rate
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independent and critical academic legal research in that area.
Master’s Thesis
research
Bas Rombouts - Alumnus of the Research Master in Law, the Netherlands “For me, the Research Master in Law opened a broad and very rich world, in which I was and still am able to develop myself. This takes place in a small group of intelligent and active students. In addition, the programme decreased the distance to professors and teachers, which made the academic dialogue optimal. It’s a fact that the work pressure is high. However, the results of the hard work do compensate for this. A good package of courses has been set up to help students ‘think’ like researchers. Everything that has been taught in a certain way comes back in your own individual research project and makes you think deeper about your topic.”
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Advanced LLM European and International Taxation One of the only programmes in Europe focused on taxation from an
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Programme structure and core courses
international perspective, the European and International Taxation
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During the autumn semester, you will take foundation courses in
programme brings together expertise from two of Europe’s leading
International Taxation
European, international and comparative taxation, take part in a moot
fiscal institutes: Leuven University in Belgium, and Tilburg University’s
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court, and get a general introduction to the five major tax systems in
Fiscal Institute Tilburg.
Duration
One year/two years part-time
Europe and the USA. Assessment is based on traditional exams.
Study mode
Full-time or part-time
During the second semester, you study special subject courses graded
It’s an advanced education that is hard to beat both for its global
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Master of Laws (LLM)
on the basis of a paper, and an LLM thesis. You don’t sit exams. Special
perspective and progressive teaching methods. In classes of no more
Education
On campus only (no distance learning),
subject courses deal with specific subjects on a comparative basis in
than fifteen students, you will debate and discuss real issues and
lectures and workshops
five different national tax jurisdictions. A different lecturer with expertise
solutions instead of theoretical principles – and with professors and
Language of instruction
English
in that particular jurisdiction teaches each course.
practitioners from the five most important tax jurisdictions.
Exams
Written, oral, papers
Best Preparatory Master’s Tax Law; Fiscal Economics
Core Courses
The one-year Advanced LLM in European and International Taxation
Scholarships
No
Design and Structure of Income Tax Systems
will give you in-depth knowledge of European, international and
English Proficiency
TOEFL – 100, IELTS – 7,5
Design and Structure of Consumption Taxes
comparative taxation unlike any other programme.
Start
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International Taxation
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European Taxation Capita Selecta in European and International Taxation Introduction to World Tax Systems Moot Court Master’s Thesis
George Liasi - The Netherlands, alumnus of Advanced LLM European and International Taxation
Career prospects Our graduates can be found working in all corners of the world, applying
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“After qualifying as a Certified Accountant (ACCA) and working with PricewaterhouseCoopers for two years, I realised that Tax Law was
their knowledge in a host of different roles, including the international
the field that interested me most.
departments of international (tax) law firms, major accounting and
I compared a number of programmes and chose the Advanced LLM in European and International Taxation. Now, approaching
consulting firms, multinational companies, national tax administrations,
graduation, I can honestly say it was the best choice for me. It represents a great opportunity to specialise in the field of taxation.”
and the European Commission.
If it is your ambition to specialise in taxation, expand your network, further your professional or academic career, and
Some have even founded their own law or tax firm and are now profes-
learn in a truly international, friendly, and professional environment, the Advanced LLM in European and International
sionally solving legal problems – with the confidence of having studied
Taxation should be first on your list.”
these issues in-depth during their time at Tilburg Law School.
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Contact us
Admissions and Application Ready to invest in your future? Here you will find everything you need to
Students with a non-Dutch Bachelors degree
Choosing where to study for your Master’s is an important decision.
know about our admission requirements and how to apply. You can also
Your application as an international student with a non-Dutch Bachelor
We are always happy to help prospective students in any way we can.
contact us at any time.
degree will be individually assessed by the Tilburg Law School Admissions
Please contact us should you need to know anything more about our
Committee. Please visit the following website for the application procedure
programmes, Tilburg Law School, or life at Tilburg University.
Admissions
and online application form:
www.tilburguniversity.nl/masters
Staff of the International Affairs Office:
Our contact details are below.
In general, your application will be assessed on the basis of three main factors:
Our admission procedure usually takes around three weeks. We have a
Postal address
• Your educational background/diplomas;
rolling admissions process, which means we assess applications
Tilburg University
• Your English language skills;
throughout the year as they are submitted. You can apply any time.
International Affairs Office, Tilburg Law School
• Your motivation letter.
Deadlines for application
Montesquieu building, room M101 PO Box 90153
We select highly motivated students for our Master’s programmes.
Non-EEA member state citizens requiring a visa:
5000 LE Tilburg
We want to know that you are ready to invest the time required to
15 April 2011 (to start in September 2011)
The Netherlands
reach your potential – because we are dedicated to helping you in that
15 October 2011 (to start in January 2012) Tel: +31 13 466 31 41
process. We ask you to elaborate on why you have chosen Tilburg University for your degree in a motivation letter of no more than two
EEA member state citizens:
Fax: +31 13 466 31 43
pages (A4 format).
1 July 2011 (to start in September 2011)
Email: law.int.office@uvt.nl
1 December 2011 (to start in January 2012)
Internet:
Application procedure
Dennis Baas, Head International Affairs Office
Tessa Barten, International Affairs Officer
www.tilburguniversity.nl/law
Your application procedure will differ depending on whether you are a
Visiting address:
Dutch or non-Dutch citizen.
Warandelaan 2 5037 AB Tilburg
Dutch students
The Netherlands
Eline van Scherpenzeel, Mobility Coordinator
For directions to Tilburg University, please visit the website:
Disclaimer
If you are a Dutch student (with a Dutch diploma), please visit the following website for the application procedure: www.uvt.nl/rechten/toelatingmasters
www.tilburguniversity.nl/contact
Whilst this brochure has been prepared with great care, Tilburg University reserves the right to change without notice any programme, policies, requirements, or regulations published in this brochure.
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Tilburg
Tilburg Law School Address
PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands
Telephone
+31 13 466 31 41
Fax
+31 13 466 31 43
law.int.office@uvt.nl
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