Dr. Jonathan Verschuuren

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Verschuuren is a Full Professor at Tilburg University, specifically in the Tilburg Law School, focusing on Public Law and Governance. His research primarily examines the role of international and European environmental law in promoting sustainability, particularly in relation to climate change and agricultural practices. Over the years, he has conducted extensive empirical research on climate smart agriculture and the implications of climate policies for food security. His work includes significant contributions to understanding the integration of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions within the EU emissions trading system and participation in the Tilburg Law School project, 'Constitutionalizing Anthropocene'. Verschuuren has been recognized for his research with awards such as the Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship. He has authored numerous publications in leading refereed journals, and his teaching includes courses on International Environmental Law and Climate Change Law. He supervises PhD candidates and has held various leadership roles, including vice dean of research within Tilburg Law School. His expertise extends to advising on environmental legal frameworks in various international contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

Tilburg University • Tilburg, Netherlands

Full Professor of International and European Environmental Law, focusing on climate law and sustainable practices.

Awards

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Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship

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Senior Scholarship Award

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.