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Since 2022, the Faculty of Law at the University of Namur has been mobilizing students and teachers around a common annual theme, explored through courses, practical work, as well as educational, cultural and civic activities. This project, christened "Fil Rouge", creates an original dynamic by encouraging the faculty community to examine societal issues from a cross-disciplinary and concrete prism..

Continuing education throughout one’s career has become essential in an ever-changing legal landscape. At the University of Namur, continuing legal education is designed for adults, professionals, and prospective students who wish to develop their skills, change career paths, or specialize. Whether it’s a part-time bachelor’s degree, a specialized master’s degree in digital law, or a certificate program, each program combines academic rigor, flexibility, and practical relevance.

Are you interested in understanding the law and how businesses actually operate? At UNamur, the Bachelor in Law with aminor in Management allows you to develop a hybrid profile at the intersection of law, management, and business economics.Alongside your Bachelor in Law, you’ll take targeted management courses at the EMCP Faculty (Economics, Management, Communication, and Political Science). Upon completing this three-year program, you’ll gain direct admission to the 120- or 60-credit Master’s in Management Sciences at UNamur, in addition to admission to the 120-credit Master’s in Law. Result: two possible master’s degrees in six or seven years, without having to choose between law and management.On this page, discover the benefits, program structure, and career opportunities of the Bachelor in Law with supplementary training in management at UNamur.

Are you interested in understanding legal principles while gaining a deeper understanding of how political institutions and contemporary societies function? The Bachelor in Law with a minor in Political Science at the University of Namur allows you to combine a comprehensive legal education with an integrated and complementary program in political science.As part of your Bachelor of Law program, you will take courses in political science, international relations, and public governance. Only one or two additional courses are added to your annual curriculum. Upon completion of this track, you will have direct access to the Master’s in Political Science at UCLouvain, in addition to access to the Master’s in Law. You will thus develop a versatile profile at the intersection of law, political science, and public policy.

Meryll Rogge is proof that a career can be built on boldness and passion. After studying law at the University of Namur, the niece of Jacques Rogge, former president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), pursued her primary ambition: fashion. Now at the helm of her own brand, the Belgian designer is enjoying success after success and establishing herself as a rising star in the industry. Let's take a look back at her extraordinary journey.

Program and speakers Explanation of the reform - Mr. La TorreMain changes relating to the abolition of unemployment benefits and their implementation. The standstill obligation - S. RemouchampsLegal and constitutional analysis of the reform in light of the principle of non-regression.Judicial perspective on the reform - Mr. SimonOverview of certain contentious issues and possible avenues of appeal for citizens deprived of their rights.Right to RIS and/or social assistance - A. MichelThe process of submitting an application to the CPAS. Registrations Registration is required via https://www.ajn.be (payment confirms registration).Advance registration fee (payment by January 23, 2026): €40 (€20 for trainee lawyers)Standard price for payments received after January 23, 2026: €50 (€25 for trainee lawyers)Free for students (enter a student email address or send a copy of your student card)Payment to bank account BE16 6301 8124 6074 - AJN AsblReference: "29-01-2026 + participant's name."Accreditation request pending for IFJ, OBFG, and IJE. Further information: ajn@unamur.be. Registration form

Program 1001 questions about the Ombudsman - How can administrative mediation be used as an effective tool for dispute resolution?The scope and added value of administrative mediationThe matters in which the Ombudsman can interveneThe types of disputes concerned and the concrete solutions you can obtain.Taking a resolutely practical approach, our two experts explain when and why to call on the Ombudsman, how to initiate administrative mediation, and how to make it an effective tool for quickly resolving your disputes!SpeakersNicolas Lagasse | Joint Mediator for Wallonia and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation; President of the Association of Ombudsmen and Mediators of La Francophonie (AOMF); member of the Belgian network of mediatorsBenoit Havet | Lawyer at the Walloon Brabant Bar, specializing in urban planning, environmental, and real estate law; lecturer at the ULB and UMons  Registrations Registration is required via https://www.ajn.be (payment confirms registration).Advance registration fee (payment before February 20, 2026): €40 (€30 for trainees)Price after February 20, 2026: €50 (€40 for interns)Free for students upon presentation of student IDAccreditation request in progress for IFJ, OBFG, FRNB, and IJE. Further information: ajn@unamur.be. Registration form

Organized by the Children's Rights Unit of the Vulnerabilities & Societies Center. Information and registration

Studying law at UNamur is not just about attending classes and passing exams. It’s also about getting involved in student life, meeting other law enthusiasts, developing personal and professional skills, and making the most of your college years.At the UNamur Faculty of Law, several dynamic student organizations bring the campus to life and offer everyone the opportunity to get involved, express themselves, and build lasting connections.On this page, discover student life at the UNamur Law School!

Since 2021, the Faculty of Law at the University of Namur has been engaged in a fruitful collaboration with Thomas Sankara University and the Ouagadougou Bar Association in Burkina Faso. This cooperation with Burkina Faso aims to strengthen the academic and professional capacities of the Burkinabe partners by addressing their priority needs.

Program 12:45 | Welcome13:00 - 13:10 | Introduction by the Center's Co-Directors: Stéphanie Wattier and Géraldine Mathieu:Combating sexual violence - Legal approaches13:10 - 14:00 | FIRST ROUND TABLE: SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDRENModerator : Nathalie Colette-Basecqz (professor at UNamur)The sexual self-determination of online minors in the light of their vulnerability | Géraldine Mathieu (professor at UNamur), Emma Bourcelet (assistant at UNamur)Child sexual assault allegations and civil accommodation litigation | Michaël Mallien (lecturer at UNamur), Céline Derclaye (assistant at UNamur) and Pauline Mailleux (assistant at UNamur)Sexual violence committed by members of the Church | Stéphanie Wattier (professor at UNamur) and Romain Mertens (lecturer at UNamur)14:05- 14h55 | SECOND ROUND TABLE: SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST OTHER VULNERABLE PERSONSModerator: Stéphanie Wattier (professor at UNamur)La libération de la parole des personnes en situation de handicap victimes de violences sexuelles | Justine Dehon (coordinatrice et chargée de projets pour le service Handicap & Santé)Les violences sexuelles à l'égard des personnes âgées | Albert Evrard (lecturer at the Institut catholique de Toulouse)The administrative approach to sexual violence on higher education campuses from a disciplinary angle | Marc Nihoul (professor at UNamur)Sexual violence committed during the Rwandan genocide: 30 years later, new convictions by the Brussels Assize Court | Elise Delhaise (lecturer at UNamur)Obstetric violence and the question of consent | Charlotte Lambert (assistant at UNamur) and Margaux Thiry (assistant at UNamur)The assessment of physical injury to victims of sexual violence | Pauline Colson (lecturer at UNamur)3:00 pm | Coffee breakcafé15h20 | THIRD ROUND TABLE: COMBATTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON THE GROUND TESTIMONIALSModerator: Géraldine Mathieu (professor at UNamur)Introduction to psycho-traumatic mechanisms linked to sexual violence | Gwendoline Faravel (project manager and peer-aidante) et Céline Campanella (psychologue)Présentation de la Lawyers Victim assistance | Pascale Poncin (avocate) 17h10 | Conclusions17h25 | Verre de l'amitiéInfos pratiquesLa demande d'intervention pour les frais des magistrats a été introduite auprès de l'IFJ (en cours).- €95.00 incl. VAT: conference registration with book - Free registration for UNamur students and members I want to register

On November 18, 2025, the Faculty of Law organized the fourth edition of its traditional criminal law mock trial. Seven students, from the daytime and staggered schedules, donned their gowns to embody the various players in a trial devoted to a case of illegal rave party in the middle of a protected natural area. Pleadings and indictments were the order of the day. It was also an opportunity to recall how environmental criminal law protects nature, and to discover criminal justice a little more closely.