Dr. Leon Verstappen

Professor

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Biography

Leon Verstappen is a Professor of Private Law at the University of Groningen, specializing in Notarial Law. His work encompasses various fields of private law including family property law, inheritance law, company law, and real estate law. With extensive experience in the legal profession, Verstappen has served as a Deputy Judge at the Court of Appeal Hague and Court of Appeal Leeuwarden from 2003 to 2014. He has also acted as a legal advisor for Hekkelman Lawyers Notaries and held numerous board positions in several foundations dedicated to notarial science and legal education. In 2009, he was elected as a peer notarial lawyer in the Netherlands. A prolific contributor to legal literature, he has been involved in editorial capacities for various publications and online platforms, enhancing the field's body of knowledge with practical manuals and commentaries. Verstappen's commitment to advancing legal practice and education is evidenced by his active participation in scientific advisory boards and research networks.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Teaching and researching various aspects of Private Law, with a focus on Notarial Law and related fields.

Deputy Judge

2003-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Court of Appeal • Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Served as a deputy judge in complex legal cases related to private law.

Awards

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Elected Peer Notarial Lawyer

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.