European Union Law (International and European Law)
Careers
European Union Law is wide in scope. Therefore, we see that our graduates find work with a wide spectre of employers. These include law firms, (larger) businesses, the public sector and NGOs. Students have learned how to think as an EU lawyer and are able to quickly master any specific area of EU law. This gives them the ability and flexibility to adapt to diverse working environments and functions.
Our 2019-2022 graduates study or work
- At (international) law firms (De Brauw, Stibbe, e.a.)
- At the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Policy Expert
- ·At the Ministry of Economics and Climite as Rijkstrainee
- At the Dutch Council of State as Judicial Assistant
- At Adidas as Senior Manager Corporate Strategy
- At Philips as Due Diligence Anylist and Legal Compliance Program Manager
- At the Access to Justice Foundation as Fundraising and Communications Administrator
- At NIPO Survey Solutions as Data Protection Executive
- At WTS Global as Business Development & Strategy Consultant
- At Citizens Advice as Senior Policy Researcher
- At Freshfield Bruckhaus Deringer as Associate
- At the European University Institute as PhD Researcher
Academic career
You can also choose to pursue an academic career at the university after completing your Master's degree. As a PhD student, you will conduct research and give lectures.
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UvA Student Careers Centre
The Student Careers Centre is there to help with your career development. You can contact them to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies.