Law & Finance (Advanced LL.M.)
Career prospects
Whether you continue to live in Europe or move abroad, the Advanced LL.M. in Law and Finance will prepare you for a successful career in a constantly evolving global field.
Ievgen Vorobiov (Ukraine)
Alumnus
'I applied to the programme because of my long-held ambition to improve financial regulation in my home country, Ukraine. Studying at Leiden Law School was an incredible experience, as it challenged me intellectually and nurtured my research endeavours. The programme's lecturers impressed me with their academic brilliance, outstanding practical experience and approachable attitude.'
'Leiden has proven to be an important catalyst for my career path. Straight after graduating (cum laude), I started working as a legal expert at the National Bank of Ukraine. In this job, I helped draft and adopt two complex pieces of financial legislation related to Fintechs and consumer protection. I live by Leiden’s admirable value of integrity to make finance work for every member of our society.'
Matheus Tomé (Brazil)
Alumnus
“The Law and Finance Programme is unique in its study of the intersection between law and finance, and it played a crucial role for me to deepen my knowledge in the field and to develop important skills that are extremely relevant in the day-to-day of my new job."
"Speaking of which, with the knowledge acquired in Leiden and with the prestigious programme in my résumé, I was able to land an offer that I could not have otherwise. I am really grateful that I have chosen to study this specific course at Leiden University in the beautiful city of Leiden: from professional and academic development to personal growth, it was simply perfect.”
Irene Nindialaksmi (Indonesia)
Alumna
"The programme is definitely suitable for anyone who is interested in financial law. It provides both theoretical and practical knowledge. On top of that, it always keeps abreast of the latest development in the field."
The Law and Finance Advanced Studies programme is optimally designed to suit requirements for both national and international professional positions.
When you graduate, you will be qualified to work in a wide range of organisations, including:
- financial institutions, such as bank asset managers and market intermediaries
- European and national financial supervisory authorities
- other governmental and intergovernmental bodies and public administration
- law firms
- judiciary and arbitration courts
- companies
- academic and research institutes
Career prospects Advanced LLM graduates
The Master of Advanced Studies programmes at Leiden Law School are challenging academic programmes that will prepare you for a career in law. However, this does not guarantee that upon graduation you will find employment in the Netherlands, Europe, or elsewhere. While Leiden Law School offers support in terms of career services for each programme, finding employment remains the responsibility of each individual student.
Our experience is that most of our graduates relatively easily find excellent jobs in the Netherlands, in Europe and other continents. However, it is important to note that jobs in these fields are highly competitive and that finding suitable employment may require time. Obtaining high grades in the programme will help but these will not be enough by themselves, as other criteria such as experience and language proficiency play an important role. Personal experience, expertise, former work experience, specific skills all contribute to finding a suitable position. We have seen many of our graduates eventually find the jobs they were looking for.