Dr. Maaike Steegmans

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maaike Steegmans is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University specializing in Notarial Law. Her research focuses on the intersections of different legal fields, particularly the overlap between family law, inheritance law, and corporate law. Notably, she investigates share certification in family businesses, emphasizing the importance of cross-jurisdictional perspectives in legal cases amidst an increasing number of specialized practitioners. Steegmans utilizes her practical experience to develop education that is socially relevant, contributing to insights affecting the operational consequences of notarial deeds. Her expertise is characterized by the phrases 'cross-jurisdictional' and 'connection between theory and practice'.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in Notarial Law.

Owner

2013-04-01 — Present

Juncto juridisch advies en training •

Providing legal advice and training.

Lecturer

2023-08-01 — Present

Nyenrode Business Universiteit •

Teaching corporate law.

Editorial Board Member

2013-01-01 — Present

SDU Den Haag •

Contributing to publications on family law and inheritance law.

Professional Support Lawyer

2025-09-01 — Present

Q.G.M. •

Providing support and services in legal matters.

Courses

Family Law Master's thesis Tax Law Notarial 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).