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Data Protection Officer (DPO) Certification Course
Course overview: Nowadays, data protection compliance has become a business priority and increasingly important for maintaining the trust of customers, partners and stakeholders. A well-trained Data Protection Officer (DPO) plays…Actualiteiten Handhaving
During this course, the following topics will be addressed through developments in legislation and case law: Supervision of compliance; The preparation, imposition, and enforcement of administrative orders and financial penalties;…Spitsuurcursus Actualiteiten Burgerlijk Procesrecht 2025
Mr. F. Fernhout will keep you informed throughout the year during peak hour meetings (from 17:00 to 19:00) about the most recent developments in civil procedural law. Using the latest…Actualiteiten Wet verplichte geestelijke gezondheidszorg (Wvggz) en Wet zorg en dwang (Wzd)
The implementation of the Wvggz (Mental Health Act) and Wzd (Care and Compulsory Treatment Act) continues to generate a significant amount of case law. The not always uniform jurisprudence demonstrates…Actualiteiten Ondernemingsrecht
The course provides a good overview of where we currently stand in corporate law and where it is headed in the near future. To respond optimally to current events, the…De Omgevingswet in de praktijk
Step into the world of the Environment Act and get a clear overview of the experiences and developments of the past year. This course will bring you up to speed…Can’t find a course that suits you?
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During this engaging course, experienced lecturer Sander Jansen, along with one or more equally enthusiastic colleagues, will take you through the current and practically significant developments in case law and…Jaaroverzicht Arbeidsrecht 2025
In the “Annual Employment Law Review 2025” course, you will be updated in one day on the key developments in employment law over the past year, including new legislation and…Intervisie: Algemene praktijk
Are you a lawyer looking for an efficient way to meet the quality assessment intervision requirements? We are organising intervision meetings that will allow you to fulfil your obligations for…Legal training and courses for professionals
Are you looking for a current legal course for professionals? Maastricht University, through the UM Academy for Lifelong Learning, offers high-quality training programmes within the field of Law. Our courses are designed for legal professionals, lawyers, policy advisors, and others seeking to deepen their understanding of the latest developments in the legal domain.
Practice-oriented legal programmes with academic excellence
Our offering includes post-academic courses, executive programmes, and specialist training designed to help you stay up to date with legal knowledge and apply it effectively in practice. Topics range from administrative law, employment law and corporate law to privacy law, AI & data governance, and cybersecurity.
Popular courses in the legal theme include:
- • Current Developments in Administrative and Procedural Law
- • Privacy and Data Protection (incl. DPO Certification and AI Trust Compliance)
- • Annual Update in Employment Law
- • Corporate Law and Government Liability
- • Specialist Training for Expert Witnesses in Criminal Cases (NRGD-accredited
Why choose a legal course at UM Academy?
Whether you are looking to earn CPD points, take the next step in your career, or explore a new area of law, UM Academy offers legal programmes tailored to your professional goals. We offer:
- • Up-to-date content, based on the latest legislation, case law, and practical experience
- • Flexible formats, available online or on location in Maastricht
- • Postgraduate certificates or certificates of participation
- • Designed for lawyers, legal advisers, policymakers and privacy professionals
- • Developed in collaboration with experts from academia, government and industry
Bespoke legal training
Do you have specific learning needs or are you looking for an in-company legal training programme? We also design tailor-made programmes for organisations and legal teams.
Stay legally up to date and future-ready. Explore the current range of Law courses at UM Academy and enrol today.