Leiden Law Academy organises around 200 courses each year for the legal profession, notarial profession, the judiciary and public prosecutors, and other professionals working in the business sector and government. Each year we welcome more than 2,500 course participants. The courses are taught by a mix of our excellent academic staff and renowned specialists from the field. 

Post graduate education

Lawyers can no longer do without retraining and lifelong development. Postgraduate education at Leiden Law School offers you, as a legal professional, the opportunity to choose from a wide range of top-quality courses, provided by the very best lecturers from academia and practice. 

The courses offered include a wide range of short (refresher) courses in almost all areas of the law, as well as various specialisation programmes (six-month courses with a final exam). The focus is on blended forms of learning, which means that traditional in-person education is supplemented with online teaching methods in a digital learning environment. 

The ability to 'escape' from the busy office and be part of an inspiring learning environment at Leiden University’s Old Observatory or the Academy Building, ensure that participants enjoy coming to Leiden. Another attractive aspect are the network opportunities with fellow course participants and our Leiden academic staff and guest lecturers. 

Special relationship with alumni

Each year, around 250 to 325 alumni come to the unique Old Observatory for the 'Leiden revisited' event, choosing one of eight sessions dealing with almost all major areas of the law that the faculty represents. This event helps to strengthen the special relationship with our alumni. 
As an alumnus of Leiden University you are offered a discount on the courses offered by Leiden Law Academy. Please state clearly when you register that you are an alumnus. 

Old Observatory in Leiden

Leiden Law Academy is located in the historical Old Observatory (Oude Sterrewacht in Dutch), the oldest remaining university observatory in the world. 
Following a major restoration in 2011, the Sterrewacht was restored to its former glory. Since 1633, Leiden University has used the various spaces for teaching students. Nowadays the renewed zinc domes shine once again in the sunlight. Astronomy students also follow their practical training here. 

Venue information

Your conference programme indicates which venue your conference is located. You can check the venue via the submenu 'location' of your conference.

The addresses of our three conference locations:

For more information about the locations, please click on the link.

Academy Building University Leiden
Rapenburg 67-73, 2311 GJ Leiden

Kamerlingh Onnes Gebouw University Leiden
Steenschuur 25, 2311 ES Leiden

Old Observatory (Sterrewacht) University Leiden
Sterrenwachtlaan 11, 2311 GW Leiden

Hotels near our conference venues

If a course starts early, ends late or takes up several days, or if you just want to take the opportunity to visit the city of Leiden, you may need a good hotel. The department Legal PAO Leiden will gladly give you an overview of locations where you can have an overnight stay in Leiden:

Golden Tulip Hotel Leiden (25 minutes walking to Venue)

Opposite Leiden Central Station, is the Golden Tulip Hotel Leiden located. This four-star hotel has a large selection of rooms and extensive facilities for guests. The price is in the slightly higher class (rooms from €99,-).

Wellness-Hotel Leiden (20 minutes walking to Venue)

Wellness-Hotel Leiden is located next to Leiden Central Station. With facilities such as a wellness centre and restaurant on the top floors with breathtaking views over the city, this hotel is highly recommended (rooms from €89,-).

Rembrandt Hotel (15 minutes walking to Venue)

In the middle of the city centre of Leiden, opposite Molen de Valk, you will find the Rembrandt Hotel Leiden. Within walking distance of the Observatory and only a few minutes from the train station, this is a good place to visit.

Hotel De Doelen (7 minutes walking to Venue)

Located on the Rapenburg, about 5 minutes walk from the Observatory you will find Hotel de Doelen. Located in a historic building in the heart of Leiden, close to everything.
Rooms are between €85,- (1 person, standard room) and €135,- (2 persons, suite) per night.

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva (8 minutes walking tot Venue)

Located near 'de Boommarkt' in a monumental building.
Rooms are between €75,- (1 person, cosy room) and €136,- (2 persons, luxury suite) per night.

Ibis Leiden Centre (20 minutes walking to Venue)

Nearly next to Leiden Central Station you will find the Ibis Hotel Leiden. The rooms are furnished in a modern way and on the sixth floor you will find beautiful panoramic view over the city.
The hotel is friendly priced (room from €62 per night).

Holiday Inn Leiden (40 minutes walking to Venue)

On the border of Leiden is the spacious Holiday Inn Hotel located. This luxurious four-star hotel is fully equipped. The hotel is very friendly priced (rooms from €50,- per night).

Hotel Mayflower (15 minutes walking to Venue)

Hilton Garden Inn Leiden (45 minutes walking to Venue)

Van der Valk Hotel Leiden (50 minutes walking to Venue)

The prices listed on this page are subject to any changes. Check the current prices on the hotel's website.

Visa

The Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area of 25 European countries. For non-Schengen EU, USA and Canadian citizens a valid passport is sufficient to enter the Netherlands.

Citizens of other countries should check whether visa is needed for them when entering the Netherlands. For more information, please visit the home page of the Government of the Netherlands.

On request, the secretariat will issue invitation letters for visa applications. Please note that you will have to apply in due time for a visa if necessary and that visa application takes 30-60 days.

Transport from airport to Leiden Law Conferences

Do you visit Leiden Law Conferences from Schiphol (Amsterdam Airport), Rotterdam The Hague Airport or Eindhoven Airport? This page contains more information about accessibility by train or by taxi from one of the nearest airports. 

Transport from Schiphol (Amsterdam Airport)
By train
Visitors arriving by plane at Schiphol (Amsterdam Airport) can take the train to Leiden Central Station. Trains depart regularly (every 10 mins) and the trip takes about 20 minutes.

By taxi
The cost from Schiphol (Amsterdam Airport) to Leiden by taxi is approximately €90. 

Transport from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
By train
Visitors arriving by plane at Rotterdam The Hague Airport can take bus number 33 to Rotterdam Central Station (direction Rotterdam Centraal Station). The bus stop is at the exit of the arrival hall. Trains depart regularly (every 15 mins) from Rotterdam Central Station to Leiden Central. The trip from the Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Leiden Central Station takes about 65 minutes.

By taxi
The cost from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Leiden by taxi is approximately €85.

Transport from Eindhoven Airport
Visitors arriving by plane at Eindhoven Airport can take bus number 400 and bus number 401 to Eindhoven Central Station (direction Eindhoven Station). The bus stop is next to the terminal. Trains depart regularly from Eindhoven Central Station to Schiphol (Amsterdam Airport) or to Utrecht Central Station. Visitors will then need to take a train from Schiphol (Amsterdam Airport) or Utrecht Central Station to Leiden Central Station. The trip from Eindhoven Airport to Leiden Central Station takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. 

Transport from Leiden Central train station (Toevoegen)

Toevoegen

Transport by car to Leiden Law Conferences

Of course it is possible to transport by car towards our locations. 

Please be aware that there might be a lot of traffic on the access roads around Leiden and some roadworks that may hinder your trip. For this reason, we advise you to plan your trip shortly before your departure via Google Maps.

From Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague/Rijswijk via A4
Exit 7 Leiden: N206 Europaweg, towards Voorschoten, after 500 meters go right Churchilllaan, about 2 km to the right Haagweg, at Noordeinde go right to Witte Singel, go left in Doezastraat, at the end to your right hand is the Steenschuur (Kamerlingh Onnes gebouw) and go to the left further on Rapenburg towards Academy building and the Sterrenwachtlaan.

From The Hague/Wassenaar via A44
Exit 8 Leiden: go right to Plesmanlaan, after 500 meters go at traffic light right to Haagse Schouwweg, after 200 meters at stoplights go left to Dr Lelylaan, after about 1 km go left at traffic to the Haagweg. See further above.

Parking in Leiden
Nearby the buildings of Leiden Law Conference there are payed parking places. If you park your car on the streets of Leiden, please check the times and rates of paid parking. The times and rates might vary by parking zone.

Some parking places nearby our conference locations: Park and Ride facility ‘Parking Haagweg’ or nearby Garenmarkt Parking and Breestraat Parking.

For more information about parking in Leiden, please visit the website of VisitLeiden. 

The city of Leiden has a rich variety of sightseeing opportunities. There are several interesting museums about the history of Leiden.

Leiden has more than 122,000 inhabitants. The city is full of culture and history. One of the common features of Leiden is immediately noticeable: the canals. The historic city centre of Leiden has a total of 28 kilometres of canals.

In Leiden you can take a walk through 800 years of visible history. The city of discoveries is home to the oldest university in the Netherlands. The city is also known for its rich history and old town, with its canals, city gates, bridges, windmills, a castle, an observatory, the botanical gardens of Hortus, weavers' houses, the courtyards, two large late Gothic churches and various historical buildings.

We would like to give you some recommendations:

Museums

Leiden is a spectacular, historic city with many interesting and famous museums. Three of the Netherlands national museums are located in Leiden. These national museums include the National Museum of Antiquities, the National Museum of Ethnology and the Dutch National Museum of the History of Science and Medicine. Other museums in Leiden include the 'Naturalis', one of the largest natural history museums in the world, and the municipal museum of 'De Lakenhal'.

Botanical Gardens

One of the Europe's first botanic gardens, now part of the University of Leiden. It is small and beautifully kept. There is also a Japanese garden named after the scientist Von Siebolt who carried out botanical research in Japan during the 19th century.

There is also a systematic garden named after the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. The garden is the most beautiful in the spring with huge, very, very old wistarias blooming. The cafe serves a great hot apple drink and has many delicious baked goods.

Shopping

Leiden has beautiful walkways and great variety of shops side by side to browse through, including retail stores, restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops, souvenir shops, and more. Stores are open throughout the day and the specialty shops in small lanes and alleyways in the historic center create a fun and unique shopping experience. Good, friendly service, attention to quality, and many special offers!

Local Market

The Leiden market offers a different kind of shopping: here you will find exotic spices, clothing, vegetables, fruit, fish and flowers. Every Wednesday and Saturday

Pieterskerk (church)

The newly restored Pieterskerk in Leiden is an amazing building with a fascinating history. It is one of the oldest and largest monuments in the town. It serves now as a museum and monument, hosting a number of art treasures and memorials to those buried at the church. The Pieterskerk is a historic meeting place available for all your events, a place that you and your guests will always remember.

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Address data:
Universiteit Leiden 
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
Juridisch PAO
Postbus 778
2300 AT Leiden

Visiting address
Universiteit Leiden 
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
Juridisch PAO
'Oude' Sterrewacht
Sterrenwachtlaan 11(e.v.)
2311 GW  LEIDEN

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