Legal Research Utrecht University

Overview

Legal Research  programme at Utrecht University  offers both an excellent foundation for further PhD studies and a strong preparation for a career as a legal practitioner in the commercial, public service or academic sectors. As part of this programme, you complete courses in legal research methods as well as take substantive courses on the dynamics of law. You spend approximately one year engaged in taking courses in your own field of interest, conducting legal research projects and writing a Master thesis.

Career Prospects

Students of the LRM programme come well-prepared to the labour market. In the first year, we offer various workshops aimed at developing transferrable skills like time-management, inter-cultural competences, collaboration competences and self-analysis. In addition, it is possible to participate in workshops on writing application letters and preparing a good curriculum vitae. The activities undertaken by study association Aletheia also help you to prepare for the future. You will engage in one of their committees to help organising lectures, the yearly conference or advise the programme leaders on the study programme. In essence, the LRM offers a wide range of activities geared towards labour market exploration and career development.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.