Program Overview

Introduction to the Law Research Master Programme

The Law Research Master Programme at the University of Groningen is specifically designed for passionate researchers who aspire to pursue an academic career or explore research opportunities outside academia. This two-year programme is organized and coordinated by the Graduate School of Law.

Programme Details

• Degree: LLM in Legal Research (research)
• Course type: Research master
• Duration: 24 months (120 EC)
• Croho code: 60606
• Language of instruction: Dutch, English
• Start: September
• Faculty: Law

Why Study this Programme in Groningen?

Further information about the programme can be found in the programme description.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of two years of study, with the following structure:

• Year 1: Fundamental Legal Concepts, Comparative Legal Research, Introduction to Empirical Legal Research, Legal English, LLM domain, Law as a Research Area, LLM domain, Research Internship, Empirical Legal Research Lab, Research seminar EU Regulatory Pr. Law
• Year 2: LLM domain, LLM domain, Research Internship, Legal traditions of the world, Research seminar Digital Society, Onderzoeksseminar Digital Society, Scriptie, Domeinvak, Interpretatie

Study Load

The average study load is 14 hours of class and self-study per week.

Curriculum

Further information about the curriculum can be found in the programme description.

Study Abroad

• Study abroad is optional
• Maximum of 30 EC

Entry Requirements

• Dutch diploma: Requirements can be found in the programme description
• International diploma: Requirements can be found in the programme description

Admission Requirements

• Grade list: Required
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
• Assessment interview: A selection procedure applies to this master, including an assessment interview
• (Motivation-) letter: Required, including a motivation letter outlining expectations, interests, and ambitions
• Other admission requirements: The Research Master is a selective master with a selection procedure

Registration Procedure

Further information about the registration procedure can be found in the programme description.

Application Deadlines

• Dutch students: 01 May 2026, starting course on 01 September 2026
• EU/EEA students: 01 April 2026, starting course on 01 September 2026
• Non-EU/EEA students: 01 April 2026, starting course on 01 September 2026

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA: € 2601 (full-time), € 2695 (full-time)
• Non-EU/EEA: € 21400 (full-time), € 22200 (full-time)

After Your Studies

Further information about job prospects and research opportunities can be found in the programme description.

Research

The Research Master programme is a pathway to continuing with PhD research, with further details available in the programme description.

Student Testimonials

Several students have shared their experiences with the programme, highlighting its strengths and the opportunities it provides for personal and professional growth.

Study Associations

The Juridische Faculteitsvereniging (JFV) is the study association for law students at the University of Groningen.