You start with several compulsory subjects to help you understand the ‘dynamics’ of law as well as legal methodology. In the first semester, you also take the compulsory non-credit course Academic Writing and Presentation Skills. In addition, throughout the first and second year, you complete two research projects, take a minimum of three elective courses, and write your Master’s thesis. 

After finishing this Master’s programme, you can pursue a career in legal research, finding a research position at a university or in one of the major law firms, the research departments of Supreme Courts in various parts of the world, or, in the Netherlands, at the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, Council of State or the Research and Documentation Centre of the Ministry of Justice. You also will be well prepared for legal practice at a national or international law firm, at a company or in a non-governmental organisation, in the judiciary, or in a government or non-governmental position.