This module covers topics such as private law, administrative law, criminal law, employment law, and social security law. This module is entirely dedicated to the application of law in the Netherlands. By completing assignments both within and outside your own professional practice, you immediately put what you have learned into practice.

The first period focuses on basic legal skills within both private and public law. What is meant by private law? Where can the law be found and how do you apply it? These are the central questions. Over a number of weeks, attention is paid to the legal system, the use of legal compendiums, and reading and understanding legal language. The substantive components of private law discussed are property law and the law of obligations.

In addition to gaining insight into Dutch law, you will also learn methods for solving (and identifying) various questions that may be relevant to arriving at a legal solution. In the first weeks, you will also be introduced to the most important topics of administrative law and criminal law. The course ‘Werkveldverkenning’ centers on learning to collaborate within a learning community. Together with fellow students, you will explore various organizations regarding interests, legal activities, and organizational characteristics. Communication in the professional field is also on the program: how do you communicate at a higher professional education (HBO) level in the professional field? All these components are assessed through an assessment.

In the second period of the module, the client takes center stage within employment law and social security law. Attention is also paid to gaining insight into human communication and behavior, as well as insight into your target group (the clients you will be dealing with). Greater insight into your target group ensures that you can be a better service provider and gain more control over your own actions as a professional. During the workshops ‘Gespreksvoering’, you will gain more insight into the structure and execution of an effective intake interview and into the various communication styles people employ. Attention is paid to the structure of an intake/advisory interview and the conversation techniques you can use to conduct an effective conversation. What is learned in the lessons is applied in a practice situation with a training actor. During classes ‘Gedrag’, the interests, motives, and backgrounds of people are explored in greater depth. In these lessons, you are both object and subject: you investigate people's behavior, and through this, you learn more about yourself as a professional, but also about the clients you will work with later.
 

Analyzing (General Explanation Level 1)
The student methodically analyzes (social) legal issues in a simple and well-defined situation, using provided legal and non-legal sources.
The student applies basic skills such as logical reasoning and structuring information to arrive at an initial, well-founded analysis.

Advising (General Explanation Level 1)
The student formulates a simple recommendation based on an analysis of a well-defined (social) legal practical issue.
The student formulates a simple recommendation based on an analysis of a recognizable (social) legal practical issue.
The student communicates this appropriately, identifying the most important considerations and demonstrating an initial awareness of interests, values, and ethics.

Advocating for Interests (General Explanation Level 1)
The student recognizes and identifies interests in a simple (social)legal case and formulates an initial strategy for promoting them.
The student communicates about this and broadly justifies their choices, demonstrating an initial awareness of interests, values, and ethics.

Counseling (General Explanation Level 1)
The student is introduced to counseling clients in simple social-legal situations.
The student learns to recognize counseling needs and practices basic conversation techniques.
The student acts under supervision and in simulated or simple practical situations, with an emphasis on practicing attitude and communication.

Professional Value-Conscious Action (General Explanation Level 1)
The student acts from a moral compass during assignments and demonstrates basic skills in self-management and reflection. The student takes responsibility for their own choices and learns to deal with their own values ​​and those of others.

Collaboration (general explanation level 1)
The student works together in a team on simple legal issues, communicates clearly about their own role and tasks, and shows respect for different perspectives.

Decision-Making (general explanation level 1)
The student makes simple (legal) decisions within a clear framework, explains choices and justifies them based on instructions and (legal)