Dr. Ann Christine Hjelm

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ann-Christine Petersson Hjelm is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor specializing in Law at Uppsala University. Her current research primarily focuses on elder law, examining the legal status of individuals, especially in relation to social and administrative law. Hjelm has a broad research background that includes significant attention to the situations faced by children and older adults, alongside criminal law with an emphasis on victimology. She also addresses methodological issues in her work, particularly in empirical legal studies and legal history. Hjelm has held various academic positions, including Senior Lecturer at multiple universities and currently leads studies in Commercial Law. She has received several awards for her teaching excellence and has contributed to academic service and leadership within her department. Her ongoing research project, FLORIS, aims to improve mental health inclusion for older LGBTQ+ individuals, demonstrating her commitment to social justice and community well-being.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in Law with a focus on elder law.

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Specializing in Commercial Law.

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaching Legal Science.

Senior Lecturer

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Stockholm University • Stockholm, Sweden

Specialized in Public Law.

Senior Lecturer

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Focused on Social Administrative Law.

Senior Lecturer

2004-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Karlstad University • Karlstad, Sweden

Specialized in Legal Science.

Research Fellow

2003-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Focused on Legal History.

Awards

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Poster Award

2023-11-13
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Uppsala Politices Students’ Pedagogical Award

2020-01-01
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Recognized Pedagogical Merit Model

2016-01-01
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Teacher of the Year

2013-01-01
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Teacher of the Year

2010-01-01

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.