Dr. David Langlet

Professor

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Biography

David Langlet is a Professor of Environmental Law at Uppsala University. His academic journey includes significant positions such as Professor of Ocean Governance Law at the University of Gothenburg and research fellow at the University of Oxford's Christ Church. Langlet's research spans various aspects of environmental law, including climate and energy law, marine governance, and EU law. He plays an editorial role for the Nordic Environmental Law Journal and is the coordinator for the Joint Nordic Master's Programme in Environmental Law. His academic credentials feature a Reader in Environmental Law attained from Stockholm University in 2010, and he has held several academic posts over the years, contributing to various committees and boards related to environmental policy and law, including YIEL and the Stockholm Environmental Law and Policy Centre. His current research primarily investigates the law’s role in implementing energy and climate policies in a complex policy landscape, focusing on interdisciplinary projects that explore synergies between climate and biodiversity policies. Langlet has also supervised numerous PhD candidates and contributed extensively to academic discourse through his participation in public PhD defenses and various research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Environmental Law

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala

Teaching and research in the field of environmental law.

Professor of Ocean Governance Law

— Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg

Focused on the legal aspects of ocean governance.

Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law

— Present

Stockholm University • Stockholm

Full-time position preparing future legal experts in environmental law.

Awards

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Member of the Editorial Board

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Editor

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Coordinator

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.