The absence of a 'one size fits all' approach was a very unique experience for me. I got inspired by it and it made a difference in my performance.
Nourelhouda Kassi
Alumna Legal Theory & Socio-Legal Studies 2017-2019
My name is Nourelhouda Kassi. After I completed my master's degree in Company Law, I was nowhere near done learning. I wanted to give more attention to my academic research skills. And I wanted to further deepen my knowledge in diverse niche areas within the law.
Due to the LL.M programme Legal Theory & Socio-Legal Studies (Individual Track), I took my research skills to a higher level. I also had the opportunity to follow courses at three different universities. The basis of the programme is legal theory, which in my opinion teaches you more about the law than any other programme. It places the law in different contexts and broadens your view on the law and life.
All in all, I have now really enjoyed a fully-fledged academic education. It is by far the best second master programme you can choose. It fills the holes of the bachelor programme and of the more conventional master programmes. If it’s your first master, it will teach you, in addition to legal theory, academic thinking and it will give you tools in choosing a career path that matches your desires.
My biggest tip is to communicate your personal learning goals to the lecturers during the entire programme. They tailor many classes and projects to your personal needs. The absence of a 'one size fits all' approach was a very unique experience for me. I got inspired by it and it made a difference in my performance.
Currently, I work as an Analyst on the financial integrity department (KYC/CDD) of Rabobank. Rabobank is one of the world’s strongest privately owned banks and has offices in more than 40 countries. Yet, I have never visited my work station. I applied during the lockdown due to COVID-19. I must say that the independence and the sense of responsibility you nurture during the Individual Track is a good preparation for working remotely. Something we can’t unthink anymore.
We research and analyse the corporate clients of Rabobank to protect the client, bank and the whole financial system in light of financial integrity and ethics. Considering amongst others the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act.
My work involves making many complex analyses. In order to do this I need to stay in close contact with colleagues, other teams and corporate clients. The communication skills that I gained during my education, in addition to the research skills, are really paying off.