NovUM Law
NovUM at the Faculty of Law stands for a practical, student-focused approach to improving both the quality of education and the overall student experience. We focus on the issues that directly affect your studies, development, and sense of belonging within the faculty.
Better feedback: Many students receive grades without understanding how to improve. This affects motivation and progress. We advocate for short written feedback, accessible office hours, and general feedback sessions after exams—so you know where you stand and how to improve.
Stronger integration: The divide between Dutch and international students remains visible. We support mentorship programmes for first-years and more joint events between student associations to build a more connected and inclusive community.
Improved Skills education: Skills courses should prepare you for legal practice. We want a stronger focus on practical, applicable skills that better reflect what is expected in your future career.
At NovUM, we believe your development should not depend on guesswork, background, or existing networks. Every student should have access to clear guidance, meaningful opportunities, and a strong community. We work towards a Faculty of Law where you are supported not only academically, but also socially during your studies and beyond!
Réka Nagy
Hey everyone! I'm Réka Nagy, and I'm a 2nd year ELS student. If you ever wondered how you can make your voice heard and communicate your ideas related to the Law Faculty I'm here to help and bring your wishes and concerns to the Faculty Council!
Personalized Feedback: I advocate for clear and useful a feedback that serves as a guide
Better student support: I support the progression of facilities, websites and opportunities that help students in their active learning such as help drafting a CV
Affordable Food Options: I strive for the availability of afforable and varied food choices
Efe Satici
Hey everyone!
My name is Efe Satici, and I am a 2nd-year ELS student. I want to be your voice in the Law Faculty Council, advocating for your concerns and making sure they are heard. I know the challenges you face and I want to improve them:
(1) Substantive Feedback: Implement constructive feedback mechanisms that help students improve
(2) Transparent Grading: Ensure grading criteria are clear and consistent throughout all departments
(3) Better Exam Preparation: Provide free access to study resources and past Exams
Olivia Nixon
Hi everyone! My name is Olivia Nixon and I'm first year ELS student. Through student feedback and my own experiences, it’s clear that change is needed within our faculty to enhance the quality of education and support within the faculty. I want to represent you in the Faculty Council and ensure your voices are heard.
I’m advocating for:
1. Constructive, personalised feedback on exams and assignments.
2. Smarter exam support through improved access to past papers, practice questions, and focussed revision sessions.
3. Stronger integration between dutch and international students through mentorship programmes for first-years and shared career and social events.
Alexandra Oerlemans
Hey Everyone! My name is Alexandra Oerlemans and I am a second year ELS student. I relate firsthand to the struggles in the Law Faculty and want to represent you all as a voice within the council. Challanges I already seek to improve are:
1. Changes to the Skills courses submission methods and relation to the thesis. 2. Facilitating a greater connection between all bachelor courses, both english and dutch, to foster a greater law community. 3. Ensure more substantive feedback to facilitate student's improvements on midterms and exams alongside clearer exam expectations.
Chrysi Dimoragka
Hi everyone! I'm a first year ELS student, and based on student testimony and my own experiences, I know that change in our faculty is needed in order to elevate the student experience. I aim to be an advocate for this, championing your thoughts and opinions in the Faculty Council next academic year. I'm championing:
- Personalising the feedback system and introducing lecture-style feedback sessions.
- Introducing office hours for one-on-one feedback and questions.
- More career-related and social events to boost oppurtunities and integration between international and dutch student associations.
Gaelle Chatelain
Hi everyone! My name is Gaelle and I am a third year ELS student. Furthermore, I am also this year's Vice-Chair of the Faculty Council which gives me quite a lot of experience in student representation and leadership. Here's why you should vote for me:
- Encourage Tutor-Student discussions by creating course specific feedback sessions
- Facilitate e-books access to make studying cheaper and more sustainable
- Create more ressources for mental-health support
Angela Nath
- Facilitate career opportunities: Internship prospects & Networking events.
- Equality in education: Uniformity in tutorials, accessible study materials, recorded lectures.
- Direct contact with Student Councillors (e.g. surveys).
Nikola Trebulova
- Student-led mentoring network
- Improved access to study materials
- Expansion of free language course options