VU Amsterdam is launching an updated edition of its postgraduate program on financial-economic criminal law and sanctions this fall.
The course will start on November 3, 2026, and is designed for legal professionals and specialists aiming to deepen their expertise in financial crime.
Expanding focus on international sanctions
The updated curriculum introduces an expanded focus on international sanctions, responding to the growing impact of global regulatory frameworks on local legal practice.
Classes will cover key topics such as money laundering, corruption, tax evasion, market abuse, and trade restrictions.
Participants will complete thirteen in-person sessions held directly on the university’s campus in the South district of Amsterdam.
Targeting legal and compliance specialists
The program is aimed at lawyers, compliance officers, corporate counsel, forensic investigators, and law enforcement officials.
It also targets professionals working at major regulatory bodies and financial institutions, including De Nederlandsche Bank and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets.
Applicants generally need a university law degree alongside three to five years of relevant professional experience, though candidates with other academic backgrounds may be considered based on their career profile.
Program details and information session
The course tuition is set at €4,350, covering all thirteen physical lectures on campus.
An online information session will take place on September 8 to explain the curriculum, course materials, and entry requirements.
Lead instructor Roan Lamp will be present during the session to answer questions from prospective students.
Alongside this legal track, the university continues to offer its FEC-Risk Expert course, which focuses more on practical risk management and transaction monitoring for compliance analysts.
