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Rebecca Zeilstra is a Junior Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance of Utrecht University, specializing in constitutional law, administrative law, and legal theory. Her research focuses on the intersection of nudging and the rule of law, particularly its impact on individual autonomy.
- PhD candidate and teacher (2022–present)
- Research Assistant for 'Shaping Our Action Space' (2020–2021)
- Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Ethics (2020)
Education:
- Master of Public and Administrative Law (2020–2021, cum laude)
- Research Master in Philosophy (2018–2020, cum laude)
- Bachelor of Law (2015–2020)
- Bachelor of Philosophy (2014–2017)
Research Interests:
Rebecca’s work examines how nudging—a governance strategy involving subtle environmental changes to influence decisions—interacts with foundational legal principles like formal legality and autonomy. Her recent publications analyze the legal safeguards required when implementing nudges, especially in contexts like public health legislation and judicial review.
Publications Trends:
Her scholarly output spans law journals (e.g., Ratio Juris, German Law Journal) and interdisciplinary topics such as behavioral economics, legal philosophy, and ethical implications of policy design. Key themes include rule of law, autonomy, and formal legality.
