Air and Space Law (Advanced)

MASTER OF LAWS IN ADVANCED STUDIES IN AIR AND

SPACE LAW

Degree:

Master of Laws in
Advanced Studies in
Air and Space Law

Mode of
study:

Face-to-face (Fulltime,part-time,single
modules)/Blended
Learning.NonEU/EEA students
must study full-time
or Blended Learning.

Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2

years (part-time or
Blended Learning)
Start date: September, February
Language English
of
instruction:
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat 75024
code:

Air and Space Law is an intensive one-year Advanced Masters at the

internationally acclaimed Leiden Law School of Leiden University.
This unique programme offers a combination of public air law,
private air law and space law, both from an international and a
European perspective.

Introduction
Professional applications
The Leiden Air and Space Law programme is unique. Our teaching
and research has a clearly defined European dimension and is in line
with the highest academic standards. At the same time, the
programme focuses on professional applications, particularly
through its internship requirements.
The International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), which
houses this advanced masters specialisation, is one of the leading
international academic research and teaching institutes in this field.
The Institute maintains close relations with national and
international organisations and institutions worldwide and enjoys the
guidance of a prestigious International Advisory Board.

For who?
This programme is specifically designed for:

code:

law graduates wishing to pursue a challenging advanced masters

study at postgraduate level, possibly followed by a PhD position;
legal practitioners in internationally operating law firms, private
companies (e.g. airlines, aircraft parts manufacturers), civil aviation
authorities, telecommunications authorities, international and
regional organisations and representatives from governments wishing
to specialise in the area of air and space law.

Programme
The courses in Leidens Air and Space Law programme are taught by
the International Institute of Air and Space Laws expert faculty,
visiting international professors and distinguished legal practitioners
specialised in specific aspects of air and space law. We encourage an
intensive interaction between students and teachers, typically
resulting in greater involvement on the side of the students and,
consequently, better results for you as a student.

Special features
As a student of Air and Space Law, you will benefit from:
the Institutes proximity to relevant European and international
organisations and institutions such as the EU, the International
Court of Justice, the European Space Agency (ESA, ESTEC),
Eurocontrol, the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) and the UN
COPUOS;
frequent visits to these and other organisations and institutions with
the aim to closely follow their activities and to expand your personal
network;
the International Advisory Board, some of whose members teach in
the programme, and who can be of great help to build your network;
the extensive library of the International Institute of Air and Space;
the proximity of the Peace Palace in The Hague, which has a library
with one of the worlds largest legal collections.

Course versions
The programme is available in the following versions:
Masters of Advanced Studies in Air and Space Law: (full-time or
part-time)
Masters of Advanced Studies in Air and Space Law: Blended
Learning (full-time or part-time)
Modular: single courses
Detailed information about these course versions.

Internship

After completion of the scheduled lectures (in May),you will

undertake a 6-8 week internship in an institution dealing with either
air or space law, often located beyond the Dutch border. Blended
learning students are not required to complete an internship.

Detailed programme
For a detailed programme for Air and Space Law, see the eProspectus. Please note that this guide applies to the current
academic year, which means that the curriculum for next year may
slightly differ.

Career
This Leiden advanced masters programme, offered by the Law
Schools renowned International Institute of Air and Space Law, is
optimally designed to suit requirements for professional positions.

Career options
Career options include:
positions in law firms or in consulting firms with an aviation and
space law practice;
positions at legal departments of airports and airlines, aerospace
companies;
positions at civil aviation authorities;
positions at ministries of transportation;
positions in academia.
We are proud that most of our graduates find a high-level job soon
after, and often before, graduation.

Career guidance
Leiden Law School offers career activities to all its Advanced Studies
students in the form of international CV writing workshops and
seminars on establishing global careers. This faculty-level careers
assistance is backed up by the student careers service of Leiden
University, which offers a wide range of services including
communication training, CV checks and workshops on job
application techniques.
After graduation, non-European students have the opportunity to
stay for an extra year while looking for job. They can apply for a
residence permit in the Orientation Year for Graduates Seeking
Employment scheme.

Staff
The courses in the advanced masters Air and Space Law are taught
by the excellent staff of the International Institute of Air and Space
Law, and by visiting international professors and distinguished
national and international legal practitioners.
The management of the programme is in the hands of two renowned
researchers:
Professor Dr. Pablo Mendes de Leon, Director of the
International Institute of Air and Space Law and professor of
air and space law. Dr. Mendes de Leon holds numerous
positions in international organisations that work to combine
air and space law and education and is involved in academic
research as well as research for third parties.
Drs. Tanja Masson-Zwaan, Deputy Director of the
International Institute of Air and Space Law and Assistant
Professor in Air and Space Law. Drs. Masson-Zwaan lectures
on space law all over the world, is involved in research projects
and advises the Dutch government and other national and
international bodies on matters relating to space law.
Read more about the International Institute of Air and Space Laws
lecturing staff

Organisation
The International Institute of Air and Space Law
The Air and Space Law advanced masters programme is offered by
the International Institute of Air and Space Law of the Leiden Law
School at Leiden University. The Institute was founded in 1986 and
developed from the chair created for Air Law in 1938. It is one of the
leading international academic research and teaching institutes in the
world. In the Institute, we specialise in legal and policy issues
regarding aviation and space activities in the broadest sense of the
word.
Read more about the International Institute of Air and Space Law
(IIASL)

Exchange with the air and space industry

The relevance of the Institutes academic work is guaranteed by the
extensive exchange of information with the air transport and space
industry. We organise courses and conferences on all aspects of

aviation law, space law and policy. The Institute forms an integral
part of the Leiden Law School and co-operates with many worldclass academic institutions. It maintains close contacts with relevant
organisations and institutions, within and outside Europe.

Entry requirements
In order to be considered for the Air and Space Law advanced
masters programme, students should:
have completed their full law degree (offering access to legal
practice) with sufficient knowledge of international law. Some
prior knowledge of Air and Space Law is certainly an asset, but
is not compulsory. In addition, candidates for the blended
learning version of the Advanced Masters programme must
have at least five years of professional experience in the field of
air and/or space activities, as the programme is specifically
designed for experienced professionals;
demonstrate a sufficiently high performance in a general law
programme, validated by grades on their university
degree/transcript and accompanying grade criteria, and two
letters of recommendation from current or previous
professors and/or employers;
have sufficient knowledge of European Law and international
organisations. Applicants whose legal studies did not include
these subject areas may be admitted provided they take the
compulsory supplementary courses offered;
show documented evidence of relevant (work) experience, i.e.,
working for a law firm, internships etc. this information
should be include in your curriculum vitae
demonstrate a keen interest in aviation and space activities and
the legal implications thereof, illustrated by, for example, a
letter of motivation, past experience related to the subject i.e.,
professional experience, publications, conference papers;
proven English language proficiency, demonstrated by way of
a TOEFL test (overall score of 600 paper-based/250
computer-based or 100 Internet-based) or IELTS test (overall
score of 7.0), evidenced by an appropriate test, occasionally
complemented by a telephone interview.
in addition to the above-mentioned overall English test scores,
minimum band scores of IELTS 6.0 (TOEFL 20) are required
for all sub-sections.

This requirement does not apply if you have:

completed your education in Canada (except Quebec), USA,
UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
an International Baccalaureate.
NOTE:
Applicants may be offered admission to a presessional English course
prior to entry if they have the following English language test scores
this always at the discretion of the programme admission board:
An overall English score of IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (TOEFL 80 and 90
respectively) with no band scores lower than IELTS 5.5
(TOEFL 17)
A sufficient overall English score, but one or more band score
of IELTS 5.5 (TOEFL 17)
Meeting the admission requirements does not necessarily guarantee
an admission offer. Students are selected on the basis of overall merit.
Note
All of Leiden Universitys LL.M. and LL.M. Advanced Studies
programmes are NVAO accredited. However, as the LL.M.
Advanced Studies programmes are not funded by the Dutch Ministry
of Education, Dutch and EEA students will be required to pay the
same tuition fee as that of (other) international students.

Contact
For more information about the advanced masters programme in Air
and Space Law or about admission, please contact programme coordinator Mr. Wouter Oude Alink, w.m.oudealink@law.leidenuniv.nl,
phone +31 (0)71 527 77 24, or office manager Ms. Paula van der Wulp,
p.vanderwulp@law.leidenuniv.nl, phone +31 (0)71 527 77 24.

Website Leiden Law School

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and Leiden Law School, please visit the website of the Leiden Law
School.
If you have any questions, please consult our frequently asked
questions

How to apply and Tuition Fee

Information about admission procedures and tuition fees can be

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How to apply and Tuition and application fees.
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