European Law Master's Ambassadors
Do you have a question about the Europan Law LLM programme? Or would you like to know what it's like to study in Leiden as an international student? Our master's ambassadors are more than happy to answer all your questions. Feel free to send them an email!
Adrien
Hey, my name is Adrien! I am a student in the European Law Master (LL.M.) program at Leiden University for the 2024-25 academic year. Before coming to Leiden, I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Law in Belgium. Those five years were highly valuable to me, as they helped develop my knowledge of law as well as broaden my perspective on the world.
The Master’s program at Leiden is what I would describe as well-rounded. From Institutional European Law to Competition Law, the program covers a wide range of topical subjects. Furthermore, we students have the opportunity to choose between these topics, allowing us to personalize our track and orient ourselves in the direction we wish to pursue.
Aside from the academic benefits, the people in the Master’s program are simply amazing! Whether students or professors, there is a level of friendliness and closeness that I haven’t experienced before in academia, making it easy to approach others. Our class is also highly diverse, with students from all over Europe (and beyond!), which leads to fascinating conversations about cultural differences—and our shared distaste for Dutch food!
In the future, I aim to explore the world of law through various roles in both the private and public sectors. The path I am on is full of discovery, flexibility, and freedom, which is one of the reasons I love it. My one-year experience at Leiden is part of this journey and, I am certain, will become a cornerstone in shaping the person I aspire to become.
As a student ambassador, I look forward to helping prospective students with their inquiries about the program and more. Don’t hesitate to reach out—my virtual doors are always open!
Contact
If you’d like to know more, don’t hesitate to contact Adrien via email.
Maurits
Hi, my name is Maurits, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in European law (LL.M.) at Leiden University, which I began in February 2024.
Aside from the academic depth of the program, one of the most rewarding aspects so far has been meeting clever and ambitious people from across Europe and other parts of the world! Discussing European Law in the international environment that Leiden University provides makes the program all the more engaging. Additionally, I’m excited about the opportunity to study at Sciences Po in Paris for a semester through the master’s exchange program, which I’m sure will complement my academic knowledge.
I’ve also been involved in EU Talks?!, a panel discussion program linked to the master’s, with the mission to present complex and relevant EU issues in an accessible way through debates, moderated discussions, and conferences.
Over the summer, I completed an internship at a Dutch law firm in the Competition and Regulation department, gaining valuable experience in the legal field. In the future, I am considering various career paths, including legal practice, roles in international organisations, European institutions, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Fortunately, the LL.M. program provides a strong foundation for all of these possibilities!
As a student ambassador, I’m eager to share my experiences and help incoming students navigate their journey at Leiden. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the program, the university, or student life!
Contact
If you’d like to know more, don’t hesitate to contact Maurits by email.