Career Prospects
Students of the LRM programme come well-prepared to the labour market because you are able to show a future employer that you have done a unique 2-year study programme that helps you stand out from the crowd. During the LRM, you can participate in various workshops aimed at developing transferrable skills like time-management, inter-cultural competences, collaboration competences, self-analysis as well as workshops on writing application letters and preparing a good curriculum vitae. The activities undertaken by the Master’s study energetic association Aletheia also help you to prepare for the future. You will engage in one of Aletheia’s committees to help organise (social or academic) activities, the exchange with Leuven University, the Legal Research Masters Conference or advise the programme leaders on the study programme. In collaboration with the students themselves, the LRM thus offers you a wide range of activities geared towards professional development, labour market exploration and career advancement.
Towards a Professional Career
After finishing this Master’s programme in Legal Research, you can pursue a career in legal research anywhere around the world. You will be well prepared to work in legal practice at a national or international law firm, at a company or in a non-governmental organisation, in the judiciary, or in a government or non-governmental position. Within the Netherlands, you can work at the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, Council of State, Academy of Legislation or the Research and Documentation Centre (Wetenschappelijk Onderzoeks- en Documentatiecentrum) of the Ministry of Justice. Many Legal Research Masters graduates choose to pursue careers in academia, starting as PhD students candidates. Utrecht LRM students are usually scouted for positions at an early stage, with various job offers coming in during their study as a result. As far as we know, no Legal Research Masters graduates are currently unemployed.
After finishing this programme, you can become:
Alumni stories
Curious about the jobs our alumni got? Browse the LinkedIn profiles of some of our graduates in Legal Research. Or check their testimonials.
Hilke Grootelaar
Programmamaker, dagvoorzitter, trainer & ceremonieel spreker
Utrecht Area, The Netherlands
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Thomas Nauta
Team Lead Innovative Finance at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Hague Area, The Netherlands
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Tim BleekerView my profile on LinkedIn
Vedika LuthraView my profile on LinkedIn
UU Career Services
UU Career Services offers training related to career orientation and job application skills - examples include writing an application letter and CV and conducting a job interview. You can find more information about career services on UU Career Services for Dutch students or UU Career Services for international students. Furthermore, the alumni network supports graduates with workshops and meet-ups after graduation to expand networks and skills.
UU Careers Day
Once a year Utrecht University organises a Careers Day. The Careers Day event offers the opportunity to sign up for workshops and trainings, and to meet recruiters at the careers fair. It’s also possible to join a job application training or have your resume checked.