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Master of Laws in Energy and Climate Law

  • University of Groningen
  • Responsable(s) de la formation : Oscar Couwenberg
  • Adresse : University of Groningen, PO Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, Groningen
  • Téléphone : +31 50 363 30 79; +31 50 363 52 43
  • Email administratif : [email protected]
  • Site Internet : Consulter

Application

  • Language test: TOEFL: 92 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23) or IELTS: 6.5 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5), or CAE or CPE.
  • Previous education: LLB or equivalent
  • Reference letter: 2 academic references should be provided
  • Written request : applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
  • Curriculum vitae

As this programme is a full selection master, all students should meet the admission requirements. For a full list of the requirements, please click here. 

Application

  • Language test: TOEFL: 92 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23) or IELTS: 6.5 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5), or CAE or CPE.
  • Previous education: LLB or equivalent
  • Reference letter: 2 academic references should be provided
  • Written request : applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
  • Curriculum vitae

As this programme is a full selection master, all students should meet the admission requirements. For a full list of the requirements, please click here. 

Curriculum

Programme requirements

In order to obtain an LLM degree in International and European Law: Energy and Climate Law a candidate must successfully complete a total of 60 ECTS:

a. Six compulsory courses*:

-   Climate Law (6 ECTS)
-   Economics of Regulation (6 ECTS)
-   Energy Contracting (6 ECTS)
-   Energy Law and Policy (6 ECTS)
-   Energy Market Law (6 ECTS)
-   Energy Investment and Trade Law (6 ECTS)

b. The seminar International Environmental Law (6 ECTS)

c. Master’s thesis (18 ECTS)

* Students who already took one of the compulsory courses in their Bachelor can apply for an exemption for such a course through the Board of Examiners. An extra course(s) should be chosen to replace the exempted course(s).

Programme structure

All programmes consist of six courses (minimum), a seminar and the writing of a thesis.

They are one-year full-time programmes and the language of instruction and examination is English. The academic year in Groningen runs from the first week of September to the end of August and is divided into two semesters of two blocks each. Each lecture block is followed by periods of examinations.

The Faculty reserves the right to cancel or alter courses when necessary. Applicants receive due notice of any changes in the curriculum. This website will always hold the most recent information about the programmes.

Curriculum

Programme requirements

In order to obtain an LLM degree in International and European Law: Energy and Climate Law a candidate must successfully complete a total of 60 ECTS:

a. Six compulsory courses*:

-   Climate Law (6 ECTS)
-   Economics of Regulation (6 ECTS)
-   Energy Contracting (6 ECTS)
-   Energy Law and Policy (6 ECTS)
-   Energy Market Law (6 ECTS)
-   Energy Investment and Trade Law (6 ECTS)

b. The seminar International Environmental Law (6 ECTS)

c. Master’s thesis (18 ECTS)

* Students who already took one of the compulsory courses in their Bachelor can apply for an exemption for such a course through the Board of Examiners. An extra course(s) should be chosen to replace the exempted course(s).

Programme structure

All programmes consist of six courses (minimum), a seminar and the writing of a thesis.

They are one-year full-time programmes and the language of instruction and examination is English. The academic year in Groningen runs from the first week of September to the end of August and is divided into two semesters of two blocks each. Each lecture block is followed by periods of examinations.

The Faculty reserves the right to cancel or alter courses when necessary. Applicants receive due notice of any changes in the curriculum. This website will always hold the most recent information about the programmes.