Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements: A BA-degree or another comparable university degree in law, a BA-degree, BS-degree or another comparable degree in another field than law.
Students who have not completed undergraduate studies in law have to complete a course in Methodology with the grade 6.0 or higher. The course does not provide credits in the master programme.
In selecting students, whether they have completed undergraduate studies in law or another field, it is taken into account the composition of prior studies, grades at university level and other aspects that are thought to indicate the abilities of applicants to take on demanding research-related master studies in law.
Those who finish the Master's programme following an undergraduate degree in law and at least 240 ECTS in legal subjects are deemed to have completed a certification to the legal profession and thus fulfill the general educational requirements needed to work as judges and litigators.
Master's Degree without Undergraduate Studies in Law
The master's programme is not confined to students who have completed undergraduate studies in law. Students with university degrees in other subjects can complete the programme. Thus, those who have for example a degree in business, economics, medicine, nursing and political studies can complete a master's degree in law.
What Must Accompany an Application to the Master's Programme in Law?
- An original or a certified copy of university transcripts.
- A short exposition, 250-1000 words, where the applicant explains his/hers interest in the programme, clarifies his/hers expectations regarding the programme and states arguments for his/hers acceptance to the programme.
- A résumé if applicable.
- A reference letter if the applicant believes it will enhance the application. The letter shall be handed in a sealed envelope directly from the party in question or with attachments.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the school year 2011-2012 are 348.000 ISK per semester. Tuition fees are non-refundable after payment has been received. Information on grants can be found here.
Further Information
See Rules Governing ML –studies. It is also possible to contact Jóna K. Kristinsdóttir, Administrative Director, email: jonak@ru.is, tel: +354 599-6407, or Dögg Guðmundsdóttir, Project Manager, email: dg@ru.is, tel:+354 599-6265.
