Information for
Prospective students
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Published 7 September 2004

Welcome

Dean of the Faculty of Law: prof. dr. C.E. du Perron

With some 3,500 students and 350 staff members, The Faculty of Law of the Universiteit van Amsterdam is one of the largest faculties in the Netherlands. It offers students a wide variety of courses and has a strong international orientation, with both a global and a European focus.

The Faculty of Law favours an interdisciplinary approach, collaborating with other law schools in the Netherlands and incorporating such fields as economics, psychology, sociology and even health care with the study of law.

The faculty maintains strong ties with the corporate world and many staff members are also legal practitioners. Social engagement is another characteristic of both staff and students, who frequently offer their services to various law clinics.

Like most of the university’s buildings, the faculty is located in the very centre of historical Amsterdam.

Education

The Faculty offers three bachelors programmes (two specialised and one general) and eleven masters (LLM) programmes. Several of these LLM programmes are taught in English.

International students

Prospective students will find relevant information under 'Programmes' in the menu on the left.

International students already enrolled at the Faculty of Law will find all the practical information they need (such as timetables, announcements and facilities) on the website for current international students at www.student.uva.nl/lawstudents.

Research

The research undertaken at the Faculty of Law is characterised by its international orientation and its high standards. There are five research institutes which specialise in the following areas:

  • International Law
  • Private Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Labour Law
  • Information Law

For information on the research institutes, see under ‘Research’ in the menu on the left.

Source: C&V FdR