Law
Educating the lawyers and law professionals of tomorrow.
With over 5,000 students and more than 500 staff members, the Amsterdam Law School is one of the largest law faculties in the Netherlands. It is the number one European School in the research area of Law.
Centered around research and experimental education, the Amsterdam Law School educates the lawyers and law professionals of tomorrow, providing students with the tools to address contemporary and future social problems. The Amsterdam Law School has 3 internal areas of expertise: Criminal law, Private law, and International law.
The faculty’s vision
Central to the Amsterdam Law School’s vision are students' professional identity, their ability to tackle contemporary problems with innovative solutions, and professional ethics, allowing them to participate in creating a better future for society.
Amsterdam Law School’s experiential education can be found in more than 30 courses distributed across various programs.
Discover the impactful initiatives developed at the Amsterdam Law School.
Located on the Roeterseiland Campus (REC), the Law School is home to many initiatives that connect the university to society. Numerous opportunities arise to collaborate with external organisations, to co-create and innovate. REC Impact lists these impactful initiatives and connects you with the initiators and actors involved.