Alumni survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire!

We are curious to hear how you look back on your Master’s at the Faculty of Law of Maastricht University. With your input, we can improve the programme and better prepare future students for professional practice. We would also like to know whether you wish to remain involved with the faculty or contribute in some way to supporting our new students.

The questionnaire will take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance!

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First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Your career after graduation

Please select your Master programme *

What is your current position (and employer, if applicable)? *

Was your first job related to the specialisation you chose during your master’s? *

Yes

Partially

How soon after graduating did you find a job that matched your education? *

In which country are you currently employed? *

In which country or countries did you try to find a job, but were unsuccessful? *

Reflecting on your master’s experience

Why did you choose your master's at the time? (Select all that apply) *

Which components of your master's were most useful in your professional life? (Select all that apply) *

Does the content of the master’s align with your current job or professional field? *

Yes

Partially

Reflecting on your professional experience, which aspects do you feel were lacking in the master’s programme? *

Based on your professional experience, what did you miss in the master’s programme? *

What should receive more attention or be changed to better align the master’s with practice? *

Would you recommend your master’s programme to others? *

Yes

Maybe

Why or why not? *

Connection & engagement

Are you still in contact with peers from your master’s (for professional or knowledge-sharing purposes)? *

Yes

Occasionally

Would you be willing to contribute to the programme or students in any of the following ways? (Select all that apply) *

I’d be happy to give a guest lecture in my field

I’d like to speak at an event for graduating students (e.g. as panel member or speaker)

I can supervise students during internships or thesis work

I’d consider opening up my professional network to students

I’d like to be involved in thinking about education and development

Not at the moment

I would like to contribute in another way, namely…

In your opinion, how can alumni contribute to the success of current students? (Select all that apply) *

Giving guest lectures

Supervising internships or thesis projects

Opening up their networks

Contributing to curriculum development

Donations/fundraising

I have another idea, namely...

Would you like to be kept informed about our alumni initiatives? *

Yes

Are you a member of ‘Friends of the Law Faculty?’ *

Yes

Do you have any feedback for us?

Friends of the Law Faculty

What was your main reason for joining Friends of the Faculty of Law? (Select all that apply) *

Networking opportunities

Engagement with the faculty

Exclusive events

Knowledge sharing

Other, namely...

What type of events appeal to you most? (Select all that apply) *

Networking receptions, such as a New Year’s reception

Lectures/panels with legal experts

Alumni stories & career events

Workshops or masterclasses

Online webinars

Informal meet-ups (e.g. lunch/reception)

Other, namely...

What topics would you like to learn more about through our events? (Select all that apply) *

Other, namely...

How would you like to shape your future involvement in the Friends of the Faculty of Law community? (Select all that apply) *

Active, e.g. actively participating in meetings and contributing ideas

Somewhat involved

Passive, e.g. reading emails or updates

In what format do you prefer to take part in our activities? *

In person

Online

Hybrid

No preference

On which days and times do you prefer to attend events? (Select all that apply) *

Weekdays during the day (between 11:00 and 17:00)

Weekday evenings (between 17:00 and 20:00)

Weekend (Saturday)

No preference

Do you have any suggestions or ideas for events, speakers or themes?

Do you have any further feedback for us (e.g. regarding membership, communication or other matters)?

Thank you for your time and valuable input!

Alumni survey

Your career after graduation

Reflecting on your master’s experience

Connection & engagement

Friends of the Law Faculty

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