Empirical legal studies are a focus of our faculty, and in order to stimulate the use of empirical research methods, the ELS-helpdesk has been available for faculty staff for some years now. This helpdesk consists of Nieke Elbers, Victor van der Geest, and since August also Loran Kostense. We have a Canvas page where relevant information about ELS can be found. A request or question for help can be submitted to the helpdesk quickly and easily via the renewed Google Form. The helpdesk will then contact you. We offer support for ELS questions and sometimes we may refer you to experts. Questions from students who are writing their thesis are also welcome. In that case, we plan a meeting with both the student and the supervisor.