The admission requirements are as follows:

• Applicants must have at least a Bachelor degree in Law.
• Applicants who do not meet the abovementioned requirement can also apply, provided that they have a sound academic background and considerable experience in the field of (international) law (the Admission Board would select such applicants only in exceptional circumstances).
• Language proficiency requirements: VU University Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test and to submit their score as a part of the application. Exceptions are made for students who have completed their education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia. For Dutch students or foreign exchange students already residing in the Netherlands it is possible to take the institutional TOEFL test offered by the VU University Amsterdam.

The applicant’s previous education is compared to, and valued through, the UK Naric comparison system and, if necessary, through the Nuffic comparison and validation programmes. Especially students from non-EU countries should consider the possibility that a relevant Bachelor degree in Law might not be sufficient to enter into this IBL Master's programme, and their application could result in a rejection. The Faculty of Law of VU University Amsterdam does not offer any (English or Dutch) pre-Master's programmes. 

The Admission Board will need to receive your complete file in order to make a good assessment of the application and of the applicant’s ability to follow and to successfully complete the IBL Master's programme. In the case of doubts, the Admission Board can invite the applicant to provide other additional documents in order to make a final decision. Incomplete files and files handed in after the deadline cannot be taken into consideration. 

Criteria for selection 

The main focus of selection will be on GPA or an overall grade average. Students should have at least a B+ or 7.8 as an overall average, or a GPA of at least 3.25.

The admission requirements are as follows:

• Applicants must have at least a Bachelor degree in Law.
• Applicants who do not meet the abovementioned requirement can also apply, provided that they have a sound academic background and considerable experience in the field of (international) law (the Admission Board would select such applicants only in exceptional circumstances).
• Language proficiency requirements: VU University Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test and to submit their score as a part of the application. Exceptions are made for students who have completed their education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia. For Dutch students or foreign exchange students already residing in the Netherlands it is possible to take the institutional TOEFL test offered by the VU University Amsterdam.

The applicant’s previous education is compared to, and valued through, the UK Naric comparison system and, if necessary, through the Nuffic comparison and validation programmes. Especially students from non-EU countries should consider the possibility that a relevant Bachelor degree in Law might not be sufficient to enter into this IBL Master's programme, and their application could result in a rejection. The Faculty of Law of VU University Amsterdam does not offer any (English or Dutch) pre-Master's programmes. 

The Admission Board will need to receive your complete file in order to make a good assessment of the application and of the applicant’s ability to follow and to successfully complete the IBL Master's programme. In the case of doubts, the Admission Board can invite the applicant to provide other additional documents in order to make a final decision. Incomplete files and files handed in after the deadline cannot be taken into consideration. 

Criteria for selection 

The main focus of selection will be on GPA or an overall grade average. Students should have at least a B+ or 7.8 as an overall average, or a GPA of at least 3.25.

Transnational Legal Studies is a full-time, one-year graduate program, organized as a specialized track in the VU Master of Laws (LLM). Its curriculum is designed for students who want to pursue careers related to European and international issues and who are passionate about exploring the political, economic and social context of law. You will follow: 

• European and International Law, an intensive, advanced level course taught conjointly by international and European law scholars
• Transnational Law in Social Context, an innovative course providing political and social perspectives on transnational legal processes
• Further courses of your choice, allowing you to specialize in areas such as European economic law (EU internal market law, competition law), human rights law (European human rights protection, EU antidiscrimination law) or public international law (international humanitarian law, irregular migration)

The curriculum also allows you to undertake an internship or a period of study abroad. You can find the study program for the academic year 2015-2016 in the course descriptions.

Transnational Legal Studies is a full-time, one-year graduate program, organized as a specialized track in the VU Master of Laws (LLM). Its curriculum is designed for students who want to pursue careers related to European and international issues and who are passionate about exploring the political, economic and social context of law. You will follow: 

• European and International Law, an intensive, advanced level course taught conjointly by international and European law scholars
• Transnational Law in Social Context, an innovative course providing political and social perspectives on transnational legal processes
• Further courses of your choice, allowing you to specialize in areas such as European economic law (EU internal market law, competition law), human rights law (European human rights protection, EU antidiscrimination law) or public international law (international humanitarian law, irregular migration)

The curriculum also allows you to undertake an internship or a period of study abroad. You can find the study program for the academic year 2015-2016 in the course descriptions.