Leiden University.
Jhr. Pieter Maria Frans van Meeuwen and Elisabeth Julienne Magnéest Van Meeuwen studied law in Leiden. From 1896-1902 he was a lawyer in "s-Hertogenbosch, between 1902-1904 he was employed at the Openbaar Ministerie in "s-Hertogenbosch and Eindhoven.
He was from 1904-1907 judge in Almelo and The Hague (1907–1914).
In 1914 was he vicepresident of the Hoge Raad der Nederlanden. At 23 November 1918 he became president of the Court in The Hague.