Language
  • English
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht
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Master

European Law School: Law & AI

As AI becomes integral to society, understanding its legal and technical aspects is key. This specialisation prepares you to design and critically assess AI systems, while exploring the legal frameworks surrounding data, AI, and digital platforms.

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Your future

As a graduate of the European Law School master's programme, you'll be able to transition easily from university to a professional career. You'll be educated in comparative law, including European and major national legal systems. You'll have learned the methods and content of legal argumentation and will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues from across the international legal world.

As a graduate of the European Law School, you’ll be equipped with essential legal and linguistic skills to thrive both in an institutional setting and in the world of private practice. You’ll grasp transnational and European legal issues quickly and have no trouble communicating with foreign colleagues. Graduates of the European Law School master’s programme may consider careers in the following areas: 

  • international business
  • national governments
  • European institutions
  • policy developments
  • private practice
  • academia

The specialisation offers a rare and invaluable opportunity to develop expertise in a field that will only grow in importance in the coming years.

Build a career beyond technology law

The specialisation opens doors to a broad spectrum of careers. You will be well-prepared for roles as policymakers, civil servants, entrepreneurs, and leaders in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in addition to traditional legal careers such as lawyers, public prosecutors, judges, and legal counsel. Whether working in large law firms, tech companies, or diverse cross-disciplinary settings, you will be equipped to thrive in various roles and environments.

Alumni @ Work

Graduates have found positions as:

  • Policy advisor at the Eerste Kamer (Dutch Government)
  • Attorney at Loyens & Loeff
  • Trainee at the European Commision
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