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Requirements for admission are:
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a university degree in law or an equivalent qualification
- a certified copy of the degree(s) in German, English or French must be submitted with the application form
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adequate aptitude in English, both spoken and written, to be able to read academic literature, write academic papers and engage competently in academic discourse; this can be satisfied be
- a test result of at least 20 points in the TOEFEL computer-based test, at least grade B in the Cambridge Advanced Certificate or a IELTS grade of at least 6; or
- school education in English of at least four years’ duration; or
- equivalent proof, e.g. residence in an English-speaking foreign country for a sufficient period; or clear evidence of being a native speaker of English
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a high level of motivation to participate in the programme
- a statement of motivation must be provided within the application form
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at least one year’s practical professional experience
- this must be demonstrated by submission of an appropriate certificate or other confirmation of a relevant employer or organisation
- exemptions from this requirement may be granted by the Examinations Committee
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the support of two independent referees from two different institutions or organisations
- confidential references must be provided on the form available from the website (see under Applications)
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the passing of an admission examination or, in the case of failure, successful completion of the bridging course in public international law (exemptions from this requirement may be granted by the Examinations Committee where equivalent knowledge can be independently demonstrated)
- full details of an applicants knowledge of public international law should be provided (for example information concerning the curriculum of course or subjects where the applicant has passed an examination)
- payment of the tuition fees in accordance with the Fees Regulations of the Viadrina European University.
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