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Posted July 7, 2026

What are the best law schools in Europe?

What are the best law schools in Europe

Considering studying postgraduate law in mainland Europe? If so, you’re spoilt for choice, as European countries offer an abundance of internationally focused, globally recognised law schools. And many of these top-ranked law schools have an excellent choice of Master of Laws degree programs and other postgraduate law courses that are taught in the English language.

In this article we are going to explore some of the options available at 10 of the best law schools in Europe*.

KU Leuven

KU Leuven in Belgium was established over 600 years ago and offers hundreds of degree courses. The Faculty of Law and Criminology offers a good selection of international law and criminology postgraduate course all taught in the English language.

  • Master of Laws International and European Law (LLM)
  • Master of Intellectual Property and ICT Law (LLM)
  • Master of European Social Security
  • Master of Criminology
  • Master of Law Double Degree with Zurich University

Leiden University                   

Leiden University in the Netherlands was founded in 1575, it is a leading international research university and the institution of choice for over 33,000 students each year. Leiden Law School was also established in 1575 and offers worldwide-recognised legal knowledge and expertise. With locations in Leiden and The Hague, Leiden Law School offers Master of Laws degree programs, MSc degrees and advanced masters courses that are taught in the English language.

  • LLM European Law
  • LLM Governance of Migration and Diversity (Legal)
  • LLM Public International Law
  • MSc Criminal Justice
  • MSc Law and Society
  • Advanced LLM Air and Space Law
  • Advanced LLM European and International Business Law
  • Advanced LLM European and International Human Rights Law
  • Advanced LLM International Children’s Rights
  • Advanced LLM International Civil and Commercial Law
  • Advanced LLM International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration
  • Advanced LLM International Finance Law
  • Advanced LLM Law and Digital Technologies
  • Advanced LLM Public International Law

University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands offers over 150 English-taught masters programs. Amsterdam Law School has plenty of postgraduate law courses, some are taught in English, and some are taught in Dutch. The postgraduate law courses that are taught in the English language are as follows.

  • LLM European Competition Law and Regulation
  • LLM European Law
  • LLM International and European Law
  • LLM International and Transnational Criminal Law
  • LLM International Criminal Law
  • LLM International Criminal Law Joint Program with Columbia Law School
  • LLM International Trade and Investment Law
  • LLM Law & Finance
  • LLM Public International Law
  • LLM Transnational and European Private Law
  • Advanced LLM International Tax Law
  • Advanced LLM Technology Governance

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich)

Founded in 1472, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Germany was Bavaria’s first university.  It is a leading European research university and the choice for over 50,000 students every year, The Faculty of Law at LMU Munich offers one Master of Laws program taught in the English language.

  • LLM European and International Economic Law


It also offers an LLM in German Law, but this is taught in the German language.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University in the Netherlands is a truly international institution with over 50% of the students and 40% of the academic staff coming from overseas. Maastricht University offers many postgraduate programs taught in the English language, and these often have an international focus. It teaches 28 different postgraduate law courses, of which 19 are taught in the English language.

  • LLM Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management
  • LLM Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Management
  • MSc Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management
  • European Law School: European Business Law
  • European Law School: European Public Law
  • European Law School: General Programme
  • European Law School: Law & AI
  • European Law School: Law for a Sustainable Europe
  • MA European Public Affairs
  • Forensics, Criminology & Law
  • Globalisation and Development Studies
  • Globalisation and Law: Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Globalisation and Law: General Programme
  • Globalisation and Law: Human Rights
  • Globalisation and Law: International Trade and Investment Law
  • International and European Tax Law: Customs and International Supply Chain Taxation
  • International and European Tax Law: General Programme
  • International and European Tax Law: Tax and Technology
  • International Laws

Humboldt University of Berlin

Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany combines academic excellence with social responsibility. Guided by Alexander von Humboldt's legacy, the university offers space for diversity, critical debate and new perspectives, all in the heart of Berlin. There are two Master of Laws degree programs at this university that are taught in the English language.

  • Humboldt Master of Laws
  • LLM in International Dispute Resolution

University of Bologna

The University of Bologna in Italy is considered to be the oldest university in the Western world, dating back to 1088. It offers over 260 programs for students to choose from, including a two-year masters degree in legal studies that is taught in the English language.

  • Masters in Legal Studies

University of Oslo

The University of Oslo in Norway was established over 200 years ago and is a leading European university. Its Faculty of Law is Norway’s oldest and largest education institution within the field of law and offers several Master of Laws courses that are taught in the English language. These include:

  • LLM Information and Communication Technology Law
  • LLM Maritime Law
  • LLM Public International Law
  • Master in Theory and Practice of Human Rights

Tilburg University

Tilburg University in the Netherlands was established in 1927 and is the choice of students from over 115 different nationalities, resulting in a truly international and diverse academic community. A top 50 university worldwide in Business & Economics and Law according to the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2025, Tilburg offers more than 50 postgraduate programs that are fully taught in the English language, including these law-related courses.

  • LLM Law and Technology
  • LLM International and European Law
  • LLM International Business Taxation
  • LLM International Business Law: Digital Innovation in Commerce and Finance
  • LLM Labour Law and Employment Relations
  • LLM Human Rights and Human Security
  • LLM Law and World-Ordering
  • LLM Environmental Law and Justice
  • MSc Public Governance and Strategy

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University in Germany is the oldest university in the Federal Republic of Germany, established in 1386. It is well integrated into a global network offering exchange programs with around 450 universities worldwide. The Faculty of Law was also established in 1386, and offers an International Law LLM degree program in partnership with the University of Chile, this course is taught in English or Spanish.

  • LLM International Law (Santiago de Chile)

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*Sources 1, 2 & 3

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