Fast track in LLB Global Law
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and sciences, sociology or business? Or perhaps in art history or international business? Then this is the time to increase your value in the job market by adding a different scientific field. Get a law degree in just two years’ time by following our Global Law fast track.
Global Law, a unique Law degree
Have you always been interested in law, but have you moved in another direction in the past? The bachelor Global Law gives you the possibility to pursue a Bachelor of Laws in two years! And after you obtained your Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, you can pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
Complete Global Law in just two years
About 60 ECTS of the Global Law program is interdisciplinary. If you are accepted for the fast track, we will allow you to skip a number of these interdisciplinary courses. Because the total value of courses you will skip is 60 ECTS, you can complete the bachelor in two years.
Program Fast track
Year 1 Courses- Fast track
You will take the following courses in the first semester:
- Constitutional Law
- Corporate Law
- Introduction to Philosophy of Global Law
- Public International Law
- Obligations and Contract Law 1
And these courses in the second semester:
- Administrative Law
- Criminal Law
- European Union Law
- Property Law
- Tort Law
Year 2 Courses - Fast track
This semester is all about the minor you choose.
You can choose between different options:
1. Exchange Semester
- 30 ECTS Courses abroad
2. Minor Global Law and Business
- Tax Law
- Civil Procedure and Global Dispute Resolution
- Perspectives on Law
- Accountancy and Finance for Lawyers
- International Trade and Investment Law
3. Minor Dutch Law (only in Dutch)
- Goederenrecht
- Grondrechten
- Contractenrecht
- Strafrechtelijke aansprakelijkheid
- Tax Law
4. Minor Recht en Duurzame Toekomst (only in Dutch)
- Masterclasses
- De private sector en een duurzame toekomst
- Procederen voor een duurzame toekomst
In the second semester, you will take the following courses:
- Commercial Law
- Conflict of Laws
- Obligations and Contract Law II
- Final Essay
Please note: programs are subject to change. We advise you to look up the current program in OSIRIS Student at the start of the year.
Why add a law degree?
With Global Law, you will learn about the different legal systems in the world. The program will give you a strong position on the job market and prepares you for leading positions in international companies and organizations. The combination with your existing degree, and the set of skills you will develop, is unique in the job market.
When you work in the legal department of a multinational, for example, it is essential that you know more than just the law. You will have knowledge that other lawyers are lacking. You can also bring legal knowledge to the table in your job as an art consultant or fundraiser for a non-governmental organization. The possibilities are endless.
If you aspire to become a lawyer in the traditional sense, such as an attorney, a barrister or a judge, it is necessary to have specific knowledge about one legal system. Needless to say, Global Law students do not specialize in one single legal system. For this reason, we have created several options for you to become further qualified in either the American legal system, Dutch legal system or that of England and Wales.
Are you interested in the Fast track?
If you wish to study Global Law as a graduate entrant, you must apply the same way all other candidates do: via our online system and by uploading certain documents to support your application. Your documents will be reviewed by our Global Law advisory committee. Based on their evaluation, you may be granted permission to proceed with the Global Law fast track. Alternatively you may be offered a place in the first year of Global Law.