The Amsterdam Law School has had an Impact Committee since 2022. But what do we actually mean by the term 'impact'? And in what way can our faculty contribute to it?

The second academic semester marks the kick-off of our master's course Justice Entrepreneurship. Reason enough to talk to one of our former students, Sofija Pantic. On making dreams come true and her own startup!

November and December were marked by our kick-off for UDs of our faculty. Reason enough to take a quick look back at our Talent Factory programme so far.

Nijmegen-based photographer Olga Boh felt it was important to give a face to refugee, Eritrean youths. This gave rise to her series, called Eritrea mon Amour.

'A much-needed recognition of a bigger problem'.

For our latest two-part series (in Dutch), we delved into a subject that concerns us all: the war in Ukraine.

The second edition of the Three Minute Thesis Competition is in full swing. The countdown is on, because on 8 September 2022 the winner will be announced!

The method that puts the end user first.

During our Legal Start-up Event we were again able to listen to inspiring business ideas from our law students who followed our Justice Entrepreneurship (master's) course.

In her series 'Life in the Roman Suburbs', photographer and Public International Law Student, Maria Alessandra Golino, takes us into the turbulent life of Rome. A side that often remains underexposed.

Gouden Zandlopers 2022, innovation, law, initiatives, Vrouwenrechtswinkel Amsterdam, Legal Crowd, Access to Justice

During our Symposium we shared insights from the Dutch research report 'Het probleem van de volle boodschappentas' and discussed the central question: what about digitisation of social legal services in The Netherlands.

We've published our research on the role of digital tools in frontline legal aid. There seems to be unjustified 'techno-optimism' when it comes to the role of technology in broadening access to justice.

The Amsterdam Law Hub is looking for a motivated law (or notary) student to set up a Rechtswinkel program dedicated to start-ups & NGOs.

Interested in the plans of the Amsterdam Law Hub in 2022? We have selected 10 highlights for you that you will definitely want to read.

In our latest podcast series on the Toeslagenaffaire, we talked to three lecturers from Uva who deal with this topic from different disciplines.

The Dutch-Chilean Jaime Ahumada Espinoza takes you with him through the streets of Santiago, where protests have been going on for years.

We are proud to announce that we received the 'Innovative Legal Education Award' from De Gouden Zandlopers for our master's course, Justice Entrepreneurship!

In the latest podcast series of the Amsterdam Law Hub, we talked to 3 women about the current situation of women in the Netherlands. What are they up against in the legal field and do they have the same rights as men?

On Thursday 21 October we will hold our first Incuboater event, where we will provide free legal advice to start-ups by boat! Why by boat? Because we can. And because we adore the view of our lovely city from the water.

During border control operations, the Dutch border police apply general risk profiles that incorporate ethnicity, such as “men who walk fast, are well-dressed and don’t ‘look Dutch”. Such profiles are used to ...

Last week, 12 PhD candidates competed in UvA's first 3MT® pitch competition ever and were challenged to convey their PhD research to a lay audience through a three-minute video.

We examine the complexity of socio-legal problems faced by vulnerable citizens: from rent disputes and divorces to debts and redundancies.

Today is the official opening of Amsterdam's first women's legal advice centre, where Amsterdam women can go for free legal advice as early as tomorrow, 9 September!

Tomorrow, 7 September 2021, 12 PhD students from the Amsterdam Law School, Faculty Economics & Business, Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Science will compete in the Grand Finale of the UvA ‘Three Minute Thesis’ pitc

From now on you can also visit us for exhibitions within our theme: justice. The first exhibition is 'African Proud'.

Our master's course Justice Entrepreneurship will start again during the second semester, in which you can participate. Watch the video of the info session in this article.

The past few months researchers from five different faculties were given the opportunity to submit their research. They were challenged to present their PhD research to a lay audience in a three minutes video.

Together with Bureau Clara Wichmann and the City of Amsterdam, we are opening the first Women's Legal Advice Centre in Amsterdam to promote equal access to the law for all women.

Due to the corona measures, it has been quiet in the Law Hub lately. Therefore we seized this period to upgrade our location. We have joined forces with the Amsterdam artist Saša Ostoja.

Last Thursday we organized our first Legal Start-up Event in which we entirely focussed on our justice entrepreneurs and innovation within the legal tech sector.

Mark Thursday the 3rd of June in your calendar: our legal tech event together with StartupAmsterdam will take place then.

UvA presents its very first UvA-wide Pitch Competition for researchers, which was initiated by the Amsterdam Law Hub!

Monday the 29th of March is the kick-off of our very first Master's course, Justice Entrepreneurship at the Faculty of Law of the UvA!

If you ever applied for any research grant, you know how important it is to be short and concise. For this reason, the Law Hub will be hosting the online workshop 'Pitch Perfect' on Friday the 19th of March in which ...

Whether you are a (recently graduated) student or researcher of the University of Amsterdam, the Law Hub strives to support innovative solutions within the legal and judicial sector - and is happy to help!

The Amsterdam Law Hub presents the plans for 2021 including innovative justice programs for UvA students, researchers and external partners.

COVID-19 can affect anyone, often resulting in difficult choices for the (Dutch) population, government and organizations. Unsurprisingly, this also applies to prisoners. After all, how can prison life continue as ...

Online workshop on how to build partnerships with societal partners to enhance learning and to develop long-term collaborative projects with external partners.

On Friday 18 December the Amsterdam Law Hub will host a workshop 'Communicating your thesis to the layman'

Have you ever thought that a legal process could be clearer, easier or fairer? Do you think justice solutions need to be reworked for a modern society? Do you want to drive that change yourself? Then take part in our ...

This new blog post by students provides a few examples of how COVID-19 measures may impact human rights; to which extent can governments impose strict measures to tackle COVID-19, how are the rights of vulnerable ...

Have you started something during the coronacrisis to help others? Big, or very small? The Amsterdam Law Hub wants to seek out and reward you with 500 EUR.

As a part of her farewell ceremony on 22 November, Westerveld will be organising a symposium on an issue close to her social-democratic heart: the future of accessible legal aid, especially for those with limited means.

Dutch administrative court to hear arguments on “cheating cigarettes” on 11 November 2019

On 24 February 2020, Greenpeace will organize an event with regard to strategic lawsuits against public participation in which companies sue public watchdogs as a means of intimidation (SLAPPs). Students of the ...