New-B Modules
The New-B Modules are only accessible for applicants of 2021/ 2022. In June 2022 the modules will also be accessible for the applicants 2022/ 2023.
Introduction to New-B
A brief introduction to New-B’s structure and goals.
This module includes
Overview of New-B content
Introduction to the learning experience
Introduction to the faculty leaders
Introduction to law
In this module you will learn about what law is and you will be introduced to various fields of law. Additionally, this module provides structure regarding different sources of law.
Lessons include
What is law?
Sources of law
Fields of law
Introduction to comparative law
This module deepens your understanding of comparative law and its practical importance. You will learn how the structure of the EU leads to a multilayered system resulting in different and various kinds of law. This module also includes an introduction on the differences between common law and civil law jurisdictions.
Lessons include
What is comparative law?
What are the benefits of comparative law?
How does the comparative method work?
Introduction to International and EU law
You are introduced to international and EU law.
Lessons include
Key concepts of international and EU law
History and development of international and EU law
Relationship between international and EU law
Introduction to legal skills
You are introduced to the legal skills you will learn throughout the European Law School bachelor. This includes how to utilise legal databases, how to develop legal argumentation on the basis of statutes, and how to read a court judgment.
Lessons include
Introduction to legal databases and sources
How to read a court judgement
How to analyse statutes
Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Maastricht University has chosen PBL as its method of learning. In this module, you will learn how PBL works and how to incorporate it throughout your learning experience.
This module includes
Introduction to PBL
PBL in practice
Study skills
Career options
You are given insights into the potential career options and guidance on your next steps after the European Law School.
This module includes
Overview of career paths available after graduation
Examples of pathways to become a lawyer after ELS
Opportunity to reflect on your own vision for your future