Alumni of the Amsterdam Law School

Even after you graduate, it is valuable to stay connected to the law school. We share scientific articles and current opinions of leading scholars to broaden your knowledge. We also organise events with interesting speakers and share interviews with tips from successful alumni.

‘They were recruited because of their womanhood’

The story of Hannie Schaft runs like a thread through the life of Sophie Poldermans. With her latest book she ensures that the story of resistance activists Hannie Schaft and her friends will not be lost.

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‘In the energy and climate transition, a lot is going to happen’

Lawyer Charlie van der Star feels at home in the world of construction and real estate projects and renewable energy projects, where she can combine her private and public law knowledge.

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Reconsidering value: Why an applause doesn’t pay the bills

During the pandemic people were so grateful to healthcare workers they started clapping for them on the streets. But somehow that gratitude doesn’t translate to their pay, says researcher Andrea Leiter. She will ...

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'The Dutch childcare benefit scandal shows that we need explainable AI rules'

The fact that the child benefit scandal was brought to light might prove the Netherlands is ahead of other countries, says researcher Błażej Kuźniacki. He urges for more transparency about the use of AI in tax law.

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Why is a colander not allowed on a passport photo, but a headscarf or yarmulke is?

A colander on your head "to honor God, the Flying Spaghetti Monster. It sounds absurd, but the underlying message is very serious: With their self-proclaimed religion, the Pastafari oppose the privileges that ...

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Students find major gaps in accountability for European arms exports

Europe has a gun problem. A report, drafted by students from the International Law Clinic, concludes that the EU Common Position on Arms Exports has a decision-making system that is undermined by a lack of transparency.

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