New-B FAQ
Why did UM create New-B?
How long is the course?
What does New-B cost?
Is New-B graded?
Is New-B mandatory?
How long do you have access to the course?
Can you share this course?
How do I access New-B?
Why did UM create New-B?
New-B was developed to offer new bachelor students in the European Law School, regardless of their backgrounds or past fields of study, an excellent start to their legal studies and with the core knowledge they need to succeed.
How long is the course?
The course is self-paced, and each student will spend a different amount of time on it, depending on their background and preferences. Completing the course should on average take between 10 and 12 hours.
What does New-B cost?
New-B is free for all registered European Law School bachelor students.
Is New-B graded?
New-B provides you with numerous occasions to check your legal knowledge and comprehension. However, it is not graded.
Is New-B mandatory?
Completing New-B is not mandatory for your admission to the European Law School bachelor programme. However, it is recommended that you take the online course to familiarize yourself with basic legal concepts and skills that will help you throughout your studies. You should also bear in mind that your tutors may assume that you are already familiar with concepts covered in New-B when classes start.
How long do you have access to the course?
You will be able to access the course on 15 July 2021 and will have unlimited access throughout your entire first year of the bachelor programme. No application to New-B is required, as the programme will be made automatically available on your canvas environment.
Can you share this course?
New-B is intended for personal use only and may not be shared or redistributed in any form without express written permission from Maastricht University.
How do I access New-B?
You can access New-B via the canvas learning environment (hyperlink) using your UM credentials: your um student id number and password.
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