Program Details
Fall 2013 Academic Calendar
- August 26-30, 2013: Orientation
- September 2, 2013: Classes Begin
- December 20, 2013: End of Semester
Students in this program should consider building on their presence in Leiden or The Hague by attending programs not only at the Grotius Centre but also at various international entities in The Hague. The students might also consider an internship at one of The Hague's many international entities or elsewhere in Europe, either before or after their semester.
Available Courses and Academic Programs
In the fall semester, students will apply and enroll in one of the following programs:
- Master's of Advanced Studies in European and International Business Law
- Master's of Advanced Studies in Public International Law (more courses here)
- Master's Programme in European Law
- Master's Programme in Public International Law
Students are required to select one of the programs mentioned above. Students who are interested in taking one or two courses in a program other than the one in which they are officially enrolled, will be given the opportunity to add/drop once they arrive in Leiden. Students should realize that the availability of classes outside their program might be limited due to time conflicts and course enrollment limits.
The Grotius Centre courses are under the category of the Master's of Advanced Studies in Public International Law. Other international law courses are at Leiden's main campus, including the courses in the Master's of Advanced Studies in European and International Business Law, the Master's Programme in European Law, and the Master's Programme in Public International Law.
Bios for faculty teaching in the Master's of Advanced Studies in European and International Business Law and the Master's Programme in European Law are available here. Bios for faculty teaching in the Master's of Advanced Studies in Public International Law and the Master's Programme in Public International Law are available here.
Note that Dutch legal education differs from American legal education in that college undergraduates can major in law. As a result, the appropriate Dutch legal courses for a second or third year Georgetown J.D. student would be in the LL.M. or Advanced LL.M. programs at Leiden University and the Grotius Centre. Therefore, students may only enroll in courses in the programs referred to above. Courses offered in the undergraduate law program are not open to Georgetown students.
Because new course offerings may not be publicized until the start of the term, it is possible that not all eligible courses are listed above. Participants in this program who wish to enroll in any course not listed above must contact the Office of Transnational Programs by email to request approval. Participants should not expect to receive credit for courses that are not expressly approved by OTP.
Leiden uses the ECTS credit system. Two ECTS credits equal one Georgetown Law credit. In order to calculate the number of credits that you will receive, take the number of credits Leiden awards and divide by two. In the case that the result is a fraction of a credit, the amount of credit awarded will be rounded down to the closest whole number. Students participating in the program will receive credit for each approved course for which they receive a passing grade.
Housing
Leiden University does actively help students find housing by putting students together with housing companies that cater to students. Leiden has a student housing office that advertises available housing and locates housing for students.
Estimated Budget
| Expense | Estimated Budget |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,445 |
| Health Insurance | $2,175 |
| Student Visa | $390 |
| Airfare | $1,222 |
| Rent/Utilities | $2,506 |
| Books | $276 |
| Food | $1,002 |
| Liability Insurance | $401 |
| Resident Permit | $840 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,200 |
| Local Travel | $326 |
| Abroad Insurance | $140 |
| TOTAL | $35,923 |
Contact for Admitted Students
Mrs. Sheena Bruce Leiden Law School Office for International Education Telephone No: 011 31 (0)71 527 7821 Fax No: 011 31 (0)71 527 7600 s.bruce@law.leidenuniv.nlAdditional information regarding student visas is available here.
The law school is accessible for individuals with disabilities with wheelchair access at the entrance via ramps and to the classrooms and library via elevators/stair lifts/self opening doors. The Netherlands also has laws requiring public buildings to be accessible.
