8 July 2026

The Leiden Law Blog is a platform on Leiden Law School’s website where researchers, lecturers and students contribute to current discussions on topics related to law. It offers an opportunity to share expertise and insights with a broad public and to contribute to academic debate.  

A blog is a short, accessible piece of writing that can be followed by a wide audience. You share your personal views on various topics and write under your own name. Check out the Leiden Law Blog for recent examples.  

This academic year, we would like to receive blogs on various topics that are linked to current issues. An overview is given below of when certain topics may be of interest:   

September

• 15 September: International Day of Democracy (UN)  
• 15 September: Prinsjesdag, opening of the parliamentary year in the Netherlands  
• 21 September: International Day of Peace (UN)  

Oktober

• 6 October: Diversity Day  
• 10 October: Day of Sustainability (first organised by Urgenda)  
• 24 October: United Nations Day
• 29 October: Internet Day

November

• 2-8 November: Climate Week
• 10 November: World Science Day for Peace and Development (UN)
• 20 November: World Children’s Day (UN)
• 27 November: Green Friday

December

• 2 December: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (UN)  
• 9 December: International Anti-Corruption Day (UN)  
• 10 December: Human Rights Day (UN)

Are you interested in one of these topics and would you like to submit a blog? Contact the editorial team via communicatie@law.leidenuniv.nl. Would you like to write a blog on a topic other than what we’ve suggested above? We’re always open to suggestions. For instance, a blog can also be a great way to attract attention to outcomes of research projects or your PhD research. We look forward to receiving your contributions!