Dr. Eric Tjong Tjin Tai

Professor

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Biography

Eric Tjong Tjin Tai is a Full Professor at Tilburg Law School, specializing in Private, Business, and Labour Law. He began his academic journey trained as a Computer Science engineer at Delft University of Technology before transitioning to study philosophy and subsequently law at the University of Amsterdam. He worked as an advocate for eight years, with a focus on Supreme Court litigation in IP and IT law, while regularly publishing legal research articles. He defended his PhD thesis on ethics in care titled 'Zorgplichten en zorgethiek' at the University of Amsterdam in 2007 and became a lecturer at Tilburg Law School. By 2010, he had attained the status of full professor in private law. His research interests emphasize the legal aspects of digital developments including smart contracts and the implications of blockchain technology, liability algorithms, and the legal intricacies surrounding platforms. He is deeply engaged with teaching private law, civil procedure, and the legal aspects of digitalization, often speaking at conferences on related topics.

Research Interests

Courses

Tort Law Civil Procedure and Dispute Resolution Advanced Private Law

Requirements for Tilburg University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field Proficiency in English
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID card
  • Official Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's Diploma (or graduation statement)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • English proficiency test results
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for LLM programs in Law and Technology, International Law, and Public Law.