International Criminal Law

The central aim of the programme is to train a new generation of lawyers who have obtained a broad and deep understanding of international criminal law issues and developed their academic skills.

The Amsterdam Law School and Columbia Law School (NY) offer a unique, top-level joint LLM programme in International Criminal Law. The International Criminal Law programme combines the study of theoretical aspects and foundations of international criminal law with its practical application by offering moot courts, organising meetings with top-practitioners (including ICC judges) and providing opportunities to engage in internships. Amsterdam Law School students and Columbia Law School students complete the programme as a group, spending the first semester in Amsterdam and the second semester in New York. Amsterdam and New York are eminently qualified to present this programme, as the capital of the state hosting the ICC and headquarters of the Security Council respectively. Columbia ranks among the top 5 universities in the United States, while the University of Amsterdam is excellent in international law and international criminal law. Completion of the Joint Programme yields an LLM degree from the Amsterdam Law School and a certificate of Columbia Law School.