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Faculté de droit
Legal research at UNamur is based on an open and interdisciplinary scientific approach. It is distinguished by its close integration of legal theory, societal innovation, and human engagement.
Through its research centers—CRIDS, the Center for Vulnerabilities & Societies, and the Contract Law Unit—the Faculty contributes to contemporary debates and public policy. It collaborates with numerous partners in Belgium and internationally.
Discover the research areas of the Faculty of Law at UNamur on this page.
Center for Research on Information, Law, and Society (CRIDS)
Founded in 1979, CRIDS is an internationally recognized center of excellence in the field of digital law. As part of the Namur Digital Institute (NaDI), it explores the intersections between law, information technology, and society, including artificial intelligence, digital platforms, privacy, intellectual property, and e-government.
Its research informs public policy and assists businesses, institutions, and citizens in understanding the legal aspects of the digital world.
The Vulnerabilities and Societies Center (V&S)
The Vulnerabilities & Societies Center conducts interdisciplinary research on topics related to:
- children’s rights
- health, social issues, and well-being
- citizens’ rights and crime
- security and surveillance in the digital age.
As part of the Transitions Institute, it places people at the heart of the law and offers insights that inform social and legal policies while collaborating with institutional and civil society actors.
Contract Law Unit
The Contract Law Unit focuses its research on legislative and jurisprudential developments in contract law, in light of technological changes and civil liability.
By incorporating comparative and practical approaches, it helps to modernize our understanding of this field, while strengthening the links between research, teaching, and legal practice.
Affiliated research institutes
Why pursue a Ph.D. in law at UNamur?
The PhD program in law at UNamur is fully aligned with the Faculty of Law’s core research areas. PhD students receive rigorous yet supportive academic guidance, provided primarily by the three research units. The dissertation is an in-depth research project based on close collaboration between the student, their advisor, and the Faculty.
What is the relationship between legal research and society?
The UNamur School of Law stands out for its ability to link academic research to the practical needs of society. Its researchers participate in inter-university projects, collaborations with government agencies, and partnerships with the legal community and civil society organizations.
This people-centered and practical approach makes UNamur a key player in legal scholarship and continuing education in French-speaking Belgium and beyond.
