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Sociology of Law
Sociology of Law (Rättssociologi) is only possible to study at Lund
University in all the European countries. Sociology of Law is an
autonomous, academic discipline including a complete undergraduate
education with separate courses for 80 points or 120 ECT and a
postgraduate education (doctoral studies for a PhD).
Sociology of Law is studying the
relation between law and society. A Sociology of Law perspective on law
does not mean that the focus is on some single enactment but on law in a
social context. When it comes to describe or analyse the origins, causes
or functions of a specific act, rule or norm you have to use social
science theories and methods.
Sociology of Law is a legal science and a social science at the same time. One research project could be
relevant in both directions or disciplines – theoretically as well as
methodologically. What is common for jurisprudence and Sociology of Law
is the interest in the legal system.
Sociology of Law at Lund
University is developing a specific focus on norms. The study of norms
is a certain field of knowledge and norms are the core object in
Sociology of Law.
At Sociology of Law we have about 25 teachers
and researchers – from which about 15 are PhD-students. On the
undergraduate level we have about 400 student in our different courses
every year (A-, B-, C- and D-levels).
Sociology of Law belongs to
The faculty of Social Sciences.
Sociology of Law
Box 42
221 00 Lund
Visiting address:
Allhelgona Kyrkogata 14 M
Phone: +46 46 222 88 10/11
Telefax: +46 46 222 44 34