Visit to the Palace of Justice

On Wednesday 20 September 2023, the new intake of Master of Laws and exchange students for the academic year 2023-2024 visited the Palace of Justice in Antwerp. Honorary lawyer Bob Raets introduced the group to the Belgian legal system and gave them a tour of the building. The students were received by the Vice-President of the Bar Association of the Province of Antwerp, Jo De Meester, who explained the role of the Bar. Afterwards, the group was received by public prosecutor Sanne Raats, who briefly explained what her job entails and spoke about common criminal cases in Antwerp. Later she answered some questions regarding the criminal law system in Belgium. The visit was concluded with a lunch at FOMUcafé allowing the students to get to know each other in an informal setting.