Laura ter Steeg is known for her persuasive advocacy in the courtroom. She has won several awards for it, including the title of Best Young Criminal Defence Lawyer in 2018. Away from the courtroom, what sets Laura ter Steeg apart is her sharp analysis of a case file and her clear communication.
She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal law (both cum laude) at Utrecht University. She also worked as a law clerk in the criminal division of the Midden-Nederland District Court. Laura now has more than ten years of experience as a lawyer across a wide range of criminal cases, in which she represents both suspects and victims.
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Memberships
- European Criminal Bar Association
- Nederlandse Vereniging van Strafrechtadvocaten (Dutch Association of Criminal Defence Lawyers)
Registered areas of law
Laura ter Steeg has registered the areas of criminal law and victims' rights in the register of areas of law kept by the Netherlands Bar.
On the basis of this registration, each calendar year ten training credits must be obtained in the area of criminal law and five in the area of victims' rights, in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.