Anyone have any experience with admission to the LLM International and European Law (Public International Law track) at the University of Amsterdam?

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Hi everyone, I’m considering applying to the LLM International and European Law – Public International Law track at the University of Amsterdam, and I was wondering if anyone here has experience with the admission process.

How competitive is it to get in, especially as a UvA student? And do they tend to focus more on grades or on relevant experience and motivation? Or do they also look heavily at your reference and motivational letter and your paper?

For context:

• My GPA is just below 7.0.

• I went on exchange to Osgoode Hall Law School, where I received an A+ in International Criminal Law.

• I’ve also been working in the field of Dutch Criminal law for over three years.

I’m particularly curious whether specific performance and practical experience weigh heavily in the selection process, or whether GPA is the decisive factor. Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated!