Erasmus School of Law

In de Spotlight

In the interview series 'In the Spotlight', we place colleagues and alumni of Erasmus School of Law in the spotlight. They tell us more about their work, career steps and current focus. What are their biggest challenges at the moment? And where does their passion for law originate?

The lowest grades for my Bachelor’s degrees might be the ones I am the proudest of.
Claire Hofman
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As far as I am concerned, education is the vehicle for social mobility.
Philippe Van Puymbroeck
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I aim to be the bridge-builder for internationalisation within Erasmus School of Law.
Annelies Verkerk, MSc
Coordinator Internationalisation
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If I put my mind to something, then nothing and no one will slow me down.
Cheyenne Kooijman, LLM
Coordinator Department of Communication, Marketing & Relations
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I enjoy doing research and teaching, so I see myself working in academia for a long time.
Prof. Lieselot Bisschop
Professor of Public and Private Interests
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I highly recommend all PhD candidates to step out of their daily routine and solely focus on their writing
Dr Koen Swinnen
Associate Professor Civil Law
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Contributing to new legislation, remains a highlight in my career.
Joost Verbaan, LLM
Lecturer of Criminal (Procedural) Law and Head of Erasmus Centre for Penal Studies
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Some things that are very logical and easy to me, are utterly incomprehensible to people who have more difficulty with the digital world.
Robert Maaskant
Information specialist
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I am a jack of all trades within the master of Financial Law.
Shelly Wu, LLM
Mastercoordinator Financial Law
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It is not about getting the right answers, but about asking the right questions.
Prof. Louis Visscher
Professor of Law & Economics
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Studying is a top sport. I have studied a lot and completed many courses, always with great pleasure, but you must perform.
Dr Joke de Wit
Associate professor Administrative law
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