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Welcome Maastricht University – Faculty of Law

Welcome Maastricht University – Faculty of Law

Maastricht University http: //www. maastrichtuniversity. nl • No need to speak Dutch!!! • Both

Maastricht University http: //www. maastrichtuniversity. nl • 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 Faculty of Law 2

Faculty of Law 3

Faculty of Law 3

Bachelor programs (in English) - European Law School, English track > Introduction to law

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 4

Masters programs (in English) • • • European Law School Globalisation and Law International

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

Examples of courses at Master’s level • International Dispute settlement, European environmental law, International

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 6

Moot Courts • Possibility to participate in Moot Courts (International law, WTO, EU law,

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 7

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

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

Problem Based Learning • Instead of large lectures: small groups • 12 -14 students

Problem Based Learning • Instead of large lectures: small groups • 12 -14 students & tutor (coaches the group) • 2 x 2 hours per week “group meeting” • Chair person & secretary • Only supporting lectures • Skills-trainings Faculty of Law 9

Problem Based Learning • Students work together in small groups to tackle the subject

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 10

Maastricht Life • No campus like in the USA • Small and nice European

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 11

Experience Maastricht Life Faculty of Law 12

Experience Maastricht Life Faculty of Law 12

 • #1 in the Netherlands • International student city • European experience Faculty

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

Links - Contacts • Faculty of Law http: //www. maastrichtuniversity. nl/web/Faculties/FL. htm • Incoming

Links - Contacts • Faculty of Law http: //www. maastrichtuniversity. nl/web/Faculties/FL. htm • Incoming students http: //www. maastrichtuniversity. nl/web/Faculties/FL/Target. Group/Ex change. Students/Incoming. Students. htm • Questions? Email Amy Bergmann, Study Abroad Advisor, Office of International Education, University of Richmond Faculty of Law 14

Questions? Thank you! Faculty of Law 15

Questions? Thank you! Faculty of Law 15