Amsterdam Law School
Welcome
With some 3,500 students and 350 staff members, The Faculty of Law of the Universitity of 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.
International students
Prospective students will find relevant information under 'Programmes' in the menu.
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 several research centres which specialise in the following areas:
- International Law
- European Union Law
- Private Law
- Environmental Law
- Labour Law
- Information Law
For information on the research centres, see under ‘Research’ in the menu.