Career prospects
Your pathway to a first-class legal career
There is a growing demand, both in the governmental and wider public sector as well as private practice, for talented law graduates who are capable of looking beyond the boundaries of national criminal law and policy. The unique knowledge and skillset developed through the LLM in European Criminal Justice in a Global Context allows graduates to work in diverse and wide-ranging areas of law and administration. You could find yourself working in legal practice at a national or European level, or in a wider international context. Whether you intend to work within national legal practice, or perhaps the EU or further afield, the LLM in European Criminal Justice in a Global Context provides an excellent springboard for a successful legal career.
Our alumni have found positions at:
- EU institutions and agencies (including the European Commission, OLAF, Eurojust, the EPPO, and the EU Council);
- Council of Europe institutions (European Court of Human Rights);
- National judicial bodies;
- National prosecution services;
- Internationally, as well as nationally oriented law firms,
- National police services.
⇒ Combined with a Bachelor of Laws in the Netherlands, this LLM offers you ‘civiel effect’.
Alumni stories
Curious about the jobs our alumni got? Browse the LinkedIn profile of our graduates below in European Criminal Justice in a Global Context.
Linde van der Hofstad
Secretaris Internationale Rechtshulp bij het Openbaar Ministerie
Rotterdam, Nederland
Linde van der HofstadView my profile on LinkedIn
Carlotta GarufiView my profile on LinkedIn
Career development
The programme aims to facilitate the connection between you and the job market, in particular through:
- visiting relevant institutions, such as the European Commission and Parliament, the European Court of Justice, Eurojust, Europol and OLAF. The strong reputation and contract network of Utrecht University means students are regularly offered places on highly sought-after internships with these organisations;
- inviting alumni to take part in various activities on campus, including informative presentations about their current employer and working environment, and/or social and networking events, such as the annual career event;
- assisting with arranging an internship.
UU Career Services
UU Career Services offers training related to career orientation and job application skills, such as writing an application letter and CV and conducting a job interview. You can find more information about career services on UU Career Services for Dutch students or UU Career Services for international students. Furthermore, the alumni network supports graduates with workshops and meet-ups after graduation to expand networks and skills.
UU Careers Day
Once a year, Utrecht University organises a Careers Day. The Careers Day event offers the opportunity to sign up for workshops and group training sessions, and to meet recruiters at the careers fair. It’s also possible to join a job application training or have your resume checked.