Dr. Jacques Sluysmans

Professor

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Biography

Jacques Sluysmans studied in Leiden, Paris, and Brussels. He conducted research in Ithaca (NY) and Stellenbosch and obtained his doctorate in 2011 in Leiden with a dissertation titled ‘The Vitality of Compensation Law in Expropriation Cases: A Study of Theory and Practice’. Since 2000, Jacques has worked as a lawyer, and is currently a partner at Van der Feltz in The Hague. Since February 1, 2013, he has been a professor of Expropriation Law at the Faculty of Law at Radboud University Nijmegen. He publishes and teaches on expropriation law, government liability law, and tolerance regulations. Jacques is also the main instructor and initiator of the Expropriation Law course offered by CPO. He actively participates as a binding advisor and (NAI) arbitrator, serves as chairman of the damage commission of Zuydasdok, is chairman of both the Association for Construction Law and the Association for Expropriation Law, and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Association for Young Real Estate Jurists and the International Expert Group on Expropriation.

Research Interests

Experience

Partner

2006-01-01 — Present

Van der Feltz • The Hague, Netherlands

Partner and founder at Van der Feltz law firm.

Lawyer

2000-01-07 — Present

Van der Feltz • The Hague, Netherlands

Practicing lawyer specializing in expropriation law.

Courses

Government Liability Law Master's thesis Dutch Law

Requirements for Radboud University

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:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).