Legal Research (research)

Our complex, pluralist, and constantly developing society is in clear need of sharp analytical and critical thinkers. Traditional law courses do not always provide graduates with the required knowledge and skills to meet this demand. Utrecht University developed the two-year Legal Research Master’s programme to fill this gap, in the knowledge that a longer programme provides the time for more skills training, more ‘learning by doing’ and more professional development. This programme offers both an excellent foundation for further PhD studies and a strong preparation for a career as a legal practitioner in the commercial, public service, NGO or academic sectors. As part of this programme, you complete courses in legal research methods as well as take substantive courses that help you develop a specialized research profile, as well as understanding the dynamics of legal research.