JP Zeilstra

JP Zeilstra serves as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with specialized roles in Liability Law, A-LAB, and the Law, Markets and Behavior research initiative. His academic profile centers on legal education and interdisciplinary research bridging law with behavioral sciences and market dynamics.

Research interests prominently feature Liability Law (including tort frameworks and civil responsibility), Labor Law (with emphasis on workplace conduct and discrimination), and Behavioral Law (examining psychological influences on legal compliance and market interactions). His work critically engages with contemporary legal challenges through empirical and doctrinal lenses.

Scholarly output demonstrates focused expertise in Dutch labor jurisprudence, particularly through his 2011 analysis of sexual harassment standards in employment law. This publication reflects consistent attention to judicial reasoning in evolving social contexts and the objective measurement of discriminatory conduct.

No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source material.

• Advising & Grants: No student supervision records or research funding details were provided
• Professional Activities: Active board membership at Stichting Vrienden van de Rechtswinkel (2014–present) and staff role at Juridisch wetenschappelijk bureau (2014–present) indicate sustained engagement with legal practice and community legal services
• Research Units: Affiliation with A-LAB and Law, Markets and Behavior initiative suggests involvement in experimental legal research examining decision-making processes