Dr. Michiel Van Der Wolf

Professor

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Biography

Michiel van der Wolf is a distinguished professor specializing in Criminal Law and Criminology, with significant expertise in sanctions law, forensic psychiatry, and juvenile criminal law. He holds the position of extraordinary professor of forensic psychiatry at Leiden University. In addition, he serves as a judge deputy at the Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal and at the Amsterdam District Court. His roles extend to being the chair of the Lutje Psychiatric Legal Society and a board member of the Psychiatric Legal Society. He is actively involved in reviewing for the Psychology Law Evidence Database and is a member of the Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute. He is also a member of the Social Council for Prison Care in the Netherlands. With an extensive academic background and a prominent presence in legal and psychiatric circles, he contributes significantly to research and discussions in his field. His work addresses complex intersections between law and mental health, emphasizing the importance of integrating psychological insights into legal frameworks.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the areas of Criminal Law and Criminology.

Extraordinary Professor of Forensic Psychiatry

— Present

Leiden University • Leiden, Netherlands

Specializing in the intersection of law and psychiatry.

Judge Deputy

— Present

Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden • Arnhem, Netherlands

Serving in a judicial capacity.

Judge Deputy

— Present

Rechtbank Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Judicial duties in the Amsterdam District Court.

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.