Amsterdam Law School

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‘In the Netherlands you have the privilege of making mistakes’

The freedom to choose your degree program and research topic is not that self-evident to Majd Alshoufi. The Syrian native fled his country in 2019 and joins the University of Amsterdam this September on an NWO Hestia ...
‘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.
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.
‘The power of social media is becoming less and less visible’

Social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok seem to know exactly what you like. But we still know too little about social media's recommendation systems, researcher Paddy Leerssen argues in his dissertation.
‘Imprisonment is more than being behind bars’

Being tightly monitored by an employer when working from home, house arrest or a restraining order: according to researcher Hadassa Noorda, these are all forms of imprisonment. ‘You can also be imprisoned without ...
Practical matters for international students

We provide a range of facilities to make the transition for new students as smooth as possible. Read more about subjects like housing and scholarships.