Dr. D M a Bij De Vaate

Associate Professor

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Biography

D.M.A. Bij de Vaate is an Associate Professor in Social Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam where she has served since her graduation cum laude in 2011. She is also the program director for the Master of Laws and a deputy judge at the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. Her research focuses on dismissal law, legal protection, and the enforcement of employment law through procedural law. She completed her PhD in 2015 with a dissertation titled ‘Bijzonder ontslagprocesrecht.’ Over the years, she has held various positions, including paralegal and professional support lawyer at notable firms, and has been involved in multiple editorial tasks related to labor law journals. Bij de Vaate has published extensively in both national and international academic journals and has been nominated and awarded for her contributions to the field, including the Levenbach Award and a grant from the Gezina van der Molenfonds, which supports talented female researchers. Additionally, she coordinates educational activities and supervises both bachelor and master's theses, enriching the academic experience in Labour Law at her university.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the field of Social Law, focusing on dismissal law and legal protection.

Deputy Judge

2022-11-18 — Present

Amsterdam Court of Appeal • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Serves as a deputy judge, contributing to the judicial process in employment-related cases.

Professional Support Lawyer

2015-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Baker McKenzie • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Provided professional support in employment law matters.

Paralegal

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Brauw Blackstone Westbroek • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Worked as a paralegal in employment law.

Awards

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Levenbach Award

2013-01-01
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Gezina van der Molenfonds Grant

2015-01-01
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Dissertation Award Nomination

2017-01-01
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Faculty Grant

2020-01-01

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.