Course for PhDs and beyond
Normative Legal Research
Course Description: In this course, participants will study how to examine normative frameworks and develop normative legal arguments. This course will enable participants to:
- grasp basic tenets of selection of normative theories and (counter) arguments, comparing and analyzing such theories and arguments;
- explain their normative research approach to enable exchange and collaboration with colleagues outside of law and humanities;
- critically reflect on the nature and point of normative legal analysis; and
- further deepen their normative legal analysis skills through specialized coursework.
Prior Requirements: None.
When: The course has 4 classes, on the following dates:
- 07 May 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
- 21 May 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
- 28 May 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
- 04 June 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
Maximum of external participants: The course has up to five spots available for staff from other universities.
Lecturer: Prof.dr. Chantal Mak
Registration deadline: Anytime before the start of the course. For questions or registration, please contact Noah van Dongen at n.n.n.vandongen@uva.nl.
Extra information: The courses will be offered in English and in-person in the A building on the Roeterseiland Campus of the UvA.