1. Mphil Research Master in Law at Tilburg University NL
Dekanekonferenz Greifswald
July 2006
Bert van Roermund

2. Overview Context In short Characteristics Programme
Admission requirements
Application procedure
Tuition fee and scholarships
After graduation: career prospects
Addenda

3. Context
LLD 3
LLM / M Phil 2
LLM 1
LLB 3

4. In short Name Research Master Law Faculty Law Language English Start
September
Duration (full time)
2 yrs for LLB / 1 yr for LLM
Degree
MPhil or LL.M
Admission requirements
After selection. LLB or LLM + good academic record

5. Characteristics Faculty of Law
established in 1963, approxim. 2,700 students enrolled. More than 300 staff members (40 full professors, 25 assoc. profs, 150 assist. profs and other academic staff).
Profile: foundations & comparative law
strong reputation in both education and research. The latest SSRN Ranking rated research as second in Europe, after Cambridge University. For many years now the national Elsevier ranking has rated both research and education either 1st or 2nd in NL.

6. Programme
Domain courses (48 ECTS, only for students who apply for the two-year programme): specialisation in one or more fields of law
Methodical courses (18 ECTS): methods and techniques of academic (legal) research
Context courses (12 ECTS): reflection on jurisprudence and the interdisciplinary study of law
Theme courses (12 ECTS): specialist areas of the Tilburg Faculty's research centers
Independent research (30 ECTS) : supervised by a researcher experienced in the field of interest: PhD proposal.

7. Admission requirements
Admission takes place after selection. Successful candidates hold a university Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and must have a good academic record.
Good motivation for research
Excellent language skills (English)

8. Application procedure
Application form, to be found at:
More information: Dennis Baas Coordinator Research Master in Law Tilburg University – Faculty of Law Phone: Fax:

9. Tuition fee and scholarships
EEA citizens: € 1,519 Non-EEA citizens: € 9,480 (Fees are subject to change)
No scholarships at the university
Tuition waivers in special cases.

10. After graduation: Career prospects
The Research Master in Law is the first
stage of training for young researchers.
Students who complete the programme
can conduct research at various
organisations including universities,
government bodies, social and
international organisations, and in
business and industry.
PhD: another 3 yrs of only research

11. Addenda
Accreditation The programme is recognised under Dutch law and is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council and registered by CROHO (Central Register of Higher Education Study Programmes).
Teaching methods Lectures, tutorial groups, individual supervision.
Type of exams Written and oral examinations, papers, articles, presentations.