Welcome Maastricht University – Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law 2 Maastricht University No need to speak Dutch!!! Both languages (English and Dutch are used at the university) 30% of international students – 70 countries 16% of foreign staff Various faculties: Business & Economics, Arts & Social Science, Law, Health, Medicine & Life Sciences, Humanities and Science, Psychology and Neuroscience

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4 Bachelor programs (in English) - European Law School, English track > Introduction to law and legal English, European and international law, Comparative contract law, Comparative government, Legal history, States, markets and European Integration, European Human Rights, Private International Law, International Organizations… > UR Law students may follow bachelor’s level courses as well as master’s level courses

Faculty of Law 5 Masters programs (in English) European Law School Globalisation and Law International and European Tax Law International Laws Forensics, Criminology and Law

Faculty of Law 6 Examples of courses at Master’s level International Dispute settlement, European environmental law, International Criminal law, Human rights, Law and economics, International Trade Law, International Humanitarian Law, Comparative Corporate Governance…

Faculty of Law 7 Moot Courts Possibility to participate in Moot Courts (International law, WTO, EU law, Humanitarian law…) International pleading competitions – Maastricht University is competitive at these!

Faculty of Law 8 Problem Based Learning No large lecture classes!

Faculty of Law 9 Problem Based Learning Instead of large lectures: small groups students & tutor (coaches the group) 2 x 2 hours per week “group meeting” Chair person & secretary Only supporting lectures Skills-trainings

Faculty of Law 10 Problem Based Learning Students work together in small groups to tackle the subject matter which is offered in the form of real life problems from the field of study. In this method of instruction active participation of students is absolutely essential. It is not only expected by the tutor or professor, but also by your fellow students. And active participation also implies that you are required to attend all group meetings. Credits: 1 US credit = 2 ECTS Grading is on a scale of 10

Faculty of Law 11 Maastricht Life No campus like in the USA Small and nice European town 120,000 inhabitants 12,000 students  student city Everything is reachable by bike Gym Bars, restaurants, parks Parties organized with the universities

Faculty of Law 12 Experience Maastricht Life

Faculty of Law 13 #1 in the Netherlands International student city European experience

Faculty of Law 14 Links - Contacts Faculty of Law Incoming students changeStudents/IncomingStudents.htm changeStudents/IncomingStudents.htm Questions? Abby Ward, Study Abroad & Program Manager, Office of International Education, University of RichmondAbby Ward

Faculty of Law 15 Questions? Thank you!