Lokin courses

Lokin courses

In the second semester of 2025–2026, we will launch a new extracurricular programme: the Lokin Colleges. These small-scale courses (3 ECTS) are designed for students who wish to deepen their knowledge in a specific area of law. The courses are taught by lecturers with extensive expertise and will have a limited number of places. This ensures ample opportunity for discussion, questions, and in-depth learning.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the lecturer concerned or Rozemarijn Post at onderwijsbeleid-rechten@rug.nl

What to expect

During a Lokin College, you work in a small group alongside a lecturer who specialises in the subject. The sessions are interactive in nature: you prepare literature or sources in advance, discuss them within the group, and explore both current and historical legal issues relevant to the field.

Because the courses are linked to the lecturer’s expertise or research interests, they offer a level of depth not typically found in regular courses. There is plenty of space for questions, discussion, and exploring different perspectives, ensuring that you are actively engaged in the learning process.

The assessment method may differ per Lokin College. Lecturers choose their own form of assessment, which may include a short written assignment, a presentation, a reflection task, or another suitable way to demonstrate your understanding of the material. Assessment criteria will be discussed with the group in advance. The 3 ECTS and the grade you obtain for a Lokin College will appear on your diploma supplement.

Lokin Colleges offered next semester

• Byzantine Law (Dutch) (Dr Mr D. Penna – d.penna@rug.nl)
• Byzantine Law (English) (Dr Mr D. Penna – d.penna@rug.nl)
• The Legal Heritage of Europe (Dr Mr D. Penna – d.penna@rug.nl)
• History of European Legal Scholarship (Dr Mr H.H. Runia – h.h.runia@rug.nl)
• Foundations of Anglo-American Law (Prof Mr J.E. Jansen – j.e.jansen@rug.nl)
• Foundations of German Law (Dr Mr P.G. Tassenaar – p.g.tassenaar@rug.nl)

Why participate?

• Deepen your knowledge in a unique or less commonly studied legal field or legal system
• Learn in a small, motivated group
• Gain inspiration for your thesis or future research
• Earn additional ECTS to show your engagement beyond the regular curriculum

Registration

You must have obtained at least 80 ECTS before registering. First-year students are not eligible to apply for the Lokin Colleges. You can register by contacting the lecturer of the Lokin College you are interested in, or you can use this form to sign up. Registration is open until 15 February 2026.

Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the lecturer concerned or Rozemarijn Post at onderwijsbeleid-rechten@rug.nl

15-12-2025