28. My 1st and/or 2nd cycle background is not in law. Can I apply for the programme?

Yes. The programme is open to graduates from any knowledge field. The selection criteria do not include any preference for previous training in law or similar sciences. In relation to our current PhD students, as well as our PhD holders, we have (good) examples of researchers with reasonably diverse backgrounds.  However,  candidates  with  no  foundation  in  law  should  be prepared for the inherent difficulties of attending a 3rd cycle higher education law course.