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Research group on the Sociology of Law

The research group studies the relationship between law and society. Through interdisciplinary collaborations and meeting platforms, it deals with socio-legal themes in innovative ways.

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About the group

The overall objective of the group is to develop and promote socio-legal research, through research collaborations, publications, meetings and events. Core themes for the research group are legal mobilization, law and technology, public sentiments on justice, the sociology of punishment and penal exports, refugee and migration law, legal responses in the aftermath of 22 July, and legal pluralism.

The group consists of researchers affiliated to the Faculty of Law and other research institutions. They apply both quantitative and qualitative approaches, and deal with national, Nordic, and global issues. The group members have different areas of expertise and specialize in topics such as refugee law, gender-based violence, legal consciousness, COVID-19 and the rule of law, and juridification in the context of digital transformation.

Ambitions

This research group aims to collect, increase and disseminate expertise on the interplay between law and society, and facilitate socio-legal research collaborations across faculties. An important goal for the group is to further develop teaching by involving students at the faculty.

Relevant projects at the faculty

Duration

The research group will be active from 2022 to 2027.

Host institute

Published Sep. 28, 2022 12:01 PM - Last modified May 9, 2024 10:35 AM

Contact

Leader of the research group

Administration

Participants

Detailed list of participants