At the Amsterdam Centre for Migration and Refugee Law, we view migration law not as an isolated discipline, but as a complex, multi-faceted field situated at the intersection of international, European and national legal systems. Migration law is constantly evolving, shaped by political developments, societal debates and humanitarian needs.
That is why our approach goes beyond traditional legal education:
- We emphasise small, interactive classes where students work closely with leading academics and peers.
- We train students in practical legal skills such as drafting, case analysis and strategic litigation.
- We promote critical reflection, encouraging students to think beyond the black letter of the law.
- We approach migration law from a multidisciplinary perspective – drawing on human rights, labour law, security policies and international relations – and encourage students to engage with the political, social and philosophical dimensions of migration.
- We integrate practical experience through internships, moot courts and legal clinics, ensuring that students graduate with real-world expertise.
This LL.M. is valuable both for newcomers and for those already active in the field who want to deepen their expertise.
You will also be encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities such as volunteering with refugees, attending academic seminars, writing for Verblijfblog, or competing in moot courts.
You will develop legal expertise and academic skills such as advocacy, writing and critical reasoning – ideal preparation for a career in (international) migration law or in international and European law. The programme attracts a diverse, motivated group of students from across the globe, many of whom already have experience in migration law and enrich the courses with their practical insights.
The programme starts on 1 September and 1 February.
