Dr. Masha Antokolskaia

Professor

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Biography

Masha Antokolskaia is a full professor of Dutch Private Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has extensive experience in the field of family law. She has served as the head of the Department of Private Law and is the President of the International Society of Family Law. Her academic journey includes contributions to the drafting team of the Russian Family Code and a significant role at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Antokolskaia’s primary research interests encompass European and Comparative Family Law, particularly focusing on divorce law, post-divorce parentage, and legal protection for older adults. With a rich academic background including a PhD from Moscow State Law Academy, she has authored numerous monographs and articles in Dutch, English, and Russian. Masha's commitment to advancing family law knowledge extends to her editorial work in various legal journals and her leadership in academic networks. She actively participates in organizing conferences and has contributed to empirical studies within her research domain.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaching and research in the field of Family Law.

Senior Research Fellow

1998-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Molengraaff Institute of Private Law • Utrecht, Netherlands

Conducting research in private law.

Lecturer

1989-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Moscow State Law Academy • Moscow, Russia

Teaching civil family law.

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.