Law PhD theses

At Maastricht University, a PhD degree is not just a study but a serious research project that adds new knowledge to a given field. There are three ways to become a PhD candidate at UM, which are outlined below. As a PhD candidate, you’ll spend most of your time conducting original research and writing a dissertation.

UM Law theses collectiebeeld 2019

Latest PhD theses

Book cover of Rebeca's thesis

IP Implications on the Use of 3D Printing for Repair Purposes: An EU Perspective on the Need to Align the IP System with the Circular Economy

PhD thesis by Rebeca Ferrero Guillén
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One Size Fits None: Effectiveness and Acceptability of Personalized Transparency and Privacy Assistance in the United States, the European Union, and China

PhD thesis by Meihe (Iris) Xu
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Bridging the valley of death: a socio-legal theoretical exposition

PhD thesis by Krishnamani Jayaraman
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Mapping the Bitis Trade: Disentangling Value Constructions, Security Perceptions, and Practices in the Making of a Wildlife Economy

PhD thesis by Janine Heim
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Tax and Investment Treaty Overlaps

PhD thesis by Carina Frahm