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Studenten ontspannen en studeren in een lichte en elegante common room met uitzicht op de binnenstad van Maastricht.
Language
  • Dutch
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht
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Master

Nederlands Recht: Handels- en Ondernemingsrecht

Curious about the world of (international) companies? In this master's programme, you combine private law with current corporate law topics, such as turboliquidations and corporate social responsibility. Discover how law shapes companies!

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Is this you?

  • Do you find directors' liability and turboliquidations fascinating?
  • Are you interested in bankruptcy procedure and fraud prevention?
  • How do you think about human rights and the role of corporations?

Your future

  • Build your career in corporate and government legal departments
  • Advise at ministries, provinces and municipalities
  • Or get started as a lawyer, trustee or judge

Good to know

  • You'll obtain a Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
  • This is a one-year, full-time programme.
  • To start in September, apply until 1 May (non-EU/EEA) or 1 June (EU/EEA).

Upcoming events

2 Nov
5 Nov
Online Master's Week
2 Nov
Online Info Session | Master International Laws (Online Master's Week)
3 Nov
Online Info Session | Master International and European Tax Law (Online Master's Week)
4 Nov
Online Info Session | Master Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management (Online Master's Week)
4 Nov
Online Info Session | Master Forensics, Criminology and Law (Online Master's Week)
Donna-Gina Ambassadeur Nederlands Recht

"Hi, I'm Donna-Gina! After my bachelor's degrees in European Law School and Rechtsgeleerdheid, I'm now studying the master's Nederlands Recht, specialisatie Privaatrecht. As part of my master's, I'm currently taking the electives Bestuursrecht and Ondernemingsrecht. I'd love to take you along in my life as a law student in Maastricht! 📚⚖️"

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Practical matters

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Faculty of Law ranked in the THE World University Rankings 2026, and EQUIS and NVAO accreditated

Accreditations and recognitions

All programmes are accredited by the NVAO and hold the Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation (CeQuInt). In addition, the faculty is ranked among the top 25 law schools worldwide in the THE World University Rankings 2026.
Drie studenten in gesprek tijdens een werkgroep, met laptops open op tafel.

Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

You will learn in small groups of up to 15 students, not in crowded lecture halls. Our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach builds the critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that boost your employability and prepare you for real-world success.
Drie studenten lopen door een zonovergoten straat in het centrum van Maastricht.

Studying in the heart of Maastricht

Maastricht is a lively, international city where a unique mix of history, European influence and student life comes together in a compact, walkable city centre. With Belgium and Germany just around the corner, Maastricht is an ideal place to experience law in a truly international context—both inside and outside the classroom.