Dr. Ivo Giesen

Professor

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Biography

Ivo Giesen is a Chair Professor of Private Law at Utrecht University. His research focuses on legal solutions for contemporary societal problems, emphasizing areas such as torts, civil procedure, empirical legal studies, and law and psychology. Giesen has held several significant positions, including program director at the Utrecht Centre for Accountability & Liability Law, leading a multidisciplinary team that addresses the shifting boundaries of liability rules in both public and private law domains. He has also served as the Research Director and a member of the board at Utrecht School of Law. In September 2024, he is set to become the director of the WODC, the Research Data Center of the Dutch Ministry of Justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair Professor

2005-11-09 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht

Leading research and teaching in Private Law.

Research Director

2017-04-01 — 2023-12-01

Utrecht School of Law • Utrecht

Oversaw research initiatives within the faculty.

Program Director

2013-02-01 — 2017-03-01

Utrecht Centre Accountability Liability Law • Utrecht

Directed a multidisciplinary team focusing on liability rules.

Requirements for Utrecht 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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology