Governance of Migration and Diversity (Legal) (LL.M.)

About the programme

Moritz Jesse

Jean Monnet Professor European Migration Law

"We need lawyers who are well-informed about the historical, sociological and political background of migration. Today’s diverse societies need legal professionals who can think outside of the legal box and are comfortable in a multidisciplinary environment."

The programme and benefits

Choosing this programme offers you a unique opportunity to benefit from the expertise and resources of three prestigious universities while earning a recognized LL.M. at Leiden University. You will not only deepen your knowledge in migration and diversity from various perspectives but also gain valuable practical experience and build an extensive international network. Below are some key benefits of enrolling in this programme: 

1. You will study not only at one faculty that has an excellent international reputation, but follow a programme organised three renowned international universities (Leiden, Delft, Erasmus Rotterdam) together.
2. You will gain insights into migration and diversity from a legal, historical, sociolological, political -, and development sciences perspective while receiving a fully recognised LL.M. from Leiden’s famous faculty of law.
3. In the privatissimum and practicum you work closely with your teacher. You will gain useful insights into how to translate your knowledge into written pieces, court memorials, and defend your ideas and arguments orally,
4. You will develop a network across academic boundaries and can make use of our solid international network, for education and research of three renowned universities at the same time.

You have access to our exclusive alumni network of Leiden university and the large number of graduates of the GMD master at all three universities (Leiden, Delft, Erasmus Rotterdam). This will help you on your way!

Full-time or part-time

The programme can be completed full-time in one academic year or part-time over a longer period, with all classes held during the daytime. Part-time students follow the same curriculum as full-time students but will extend their studies beyond one year. The programme officially starts in September, but students may request to begin in February by contacting the programme coordinator.

Note for international students

Before applying to the programme, international students are advised to verify with the relevant authorities whether the diploma of this master’s programme, together with their bachelor’s degree, qualifies as full legal education and provides access to the legal profession in their home countries. 

European Law Moot Court Competition

Participation in moot courts is actively supported. The European Law Moot Court Competition (ELMC) is the most prestigious moot court for European Law and Leiden has a proud tradition of participating and winning prizes. Since 2012 we have won the prizes for Best Overall Team (2013); Best Written Pleadings (2015); and Best Advocate General (2016).