Programme

Qualification awarded
Master of Laws
Length of the programme
12 months
ECTS credits
60
Level of qualification
Master
Mode
Full-time
Language
Dutch, with parts in English
School
  • School of Law
Locations
  • Groningen

Master Applied Law

Profile of the programme

De samenleving heeft in toenemende mate behoefte aan praktijkgerichte juristen die wendbaar en flexibel zijn, doordat de problemen waar zij mee te maken hebben steeds complexer worden. Denk aan klimaat en energie, sociaal-maatschappelijke vraagstukken en de toenemende digitalisering. Allemaal ontwikkelingen die een behoorlijke impact hebben op het juridisch domein, omdat wet- en regelgeving meeverandert waardoor nieuwe juridische vraagstukken ontstaan.
De masteropleiding Toegepast Recht bereidt je voor op een juridische spilfunctie. Met deze master op zak onderscheid je je van universitair geschoolde juristen doordat je bent opgeleid om complexe praktijkproblemen niet alleen strikt juridisch te analyseren en op te lossen, maar praktisch te opereren vanuit een integraal perspectief. Je pakt de adviseurs- of regierol en bent getraind om issues multidisciplinair, creatief en flexibel te benaderen. Na de studie ben je klaar voor een positie als masterprofessional waarin je bijdraagt aan oplossingen voor complexe en actuele praktijkvraagstukken en de spil bent tussen uitvoering en beleid.
 
 

Learning outcomes

Analysis and accountability
- The graduate independently analyses a complex practical problem in a (strategic) context through methodically sound applied (legal) research and on the basis of relevant (current) theory.
- The graduate reflects on their research and justifies the choices they have made in relation to methodology and theory, paying attention to any ethical dilemmas and the interests of different stakeholders. 
- The graduate effectively and strategically communicates their conclusions, knowledge, reasons and considerations in relation to their innovation to the relevant stakeholders.  

Assessment and evaluation
- The graduate, in an evidence-informed manner, evaluates and assesses the quality and effectiveness of solutions for or contributions to help resolve complex practical problems.
- The graduate independently translates the insights, knowledge and experiences they have gained on the basis of their legal expertise and framework into solutions in new, multidisciplinary or broader contexts within or outside of the legal professional field. 

Acting interprofessionally
- The graduate manages their professional and interprofessional development and reflects critically and with self-awareness on their attitude, their behaviour and the choices they have made and takes responsibility for this. As a result, the graduate is able to respond flexibly in dynamic and complex situations. 
- In the case of complex multidisciplinary practical problems, the graduate, on the basis of their legal expertise, collaborates constructively and with empathy with specialists from various disciplines and with various levels of seniority, thus developing solutions that show the graduate’s insight into the multidisciplinary complexity of the context and the interests of all shareholders. To this end, the graduate adopts a coordinating role where necessary. 
- The graduate positions themselves and builds their profile as an agile, flexible and enterprising legal professional. The graduate can deal with uncertainties, opportunities and risks. As a networker, the graduate can mobilise stakeholders within and outside of the organisation.
- As a legal professional, the graduate communicates effectively and transparently with internal and external stakeholders, taking into account their interests and strategically addressing differences between professional (and international) cultures.
- The graduate positions themselves and builds their profile as a legal professional who acts responsibly and has moral authority. The graduate makes carefully considered choices with regard to ethical dilemmas and conflicting interests of shareholders.

Innovation and strategy development
- Based on their legal expertise and framework, the graduate identifies innovation needs and innovation possibilities within an organisation for a commissioner or client. The graduate shows an awareness of both the opportunities and the risks. The graduate is able to get their ideas on the agendas of relevant stakeholders.
- Based on their legal expertise and framework, the graduate designs innovative and strategic solutions for complex practical problems. The value that the graduate thus creates for the organisation, client or commissioner fits into the strategic context of that organisation, client or commissioner. 
- Based on their legal expertise and framework, the graduate advises at a strategic level on complex issues based on a thorough analysis of a large volume of information, which may or may not be comprehensive information. In doing so, the graduate takes into account the interests of different stakeholders, governance and social responsibility.