Dr. Joel Samuelsson

Professor

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Biography

Joel Samuelsson is a Professor of Private Law at Uppsala University, specializing in Contract Law, European Private Law, and Jurisprudence. He holds an LL.M. obtained in 1998 and a LL.D. awarded in 2008. He has served as a Senior Lecturer in Private Law since 2010 and was appointed Associate Professor in the same field in 2010, before becoming a full Professor in 2016. Samuelsson's research interests include contract interpretation, legal method, and hermeneutics, reflecting a deep engagement with theory and practice in legal contexts. His teaching portfolio comprises courses such as Contract Law, Tort Law, Labor Law, Family Law, Constitutional Law, and European Union Law. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the field through both his teaching and academic writing, shaping the next generation of legal practitioners and scholars.

Research Interests

Contract Law European Private Law Jurisprudence Hermeneutics

Courses

Contract Law Tort Law Labor Law Family Law Constitutional Law European Union Law

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.