Dr. Laima Vaige

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laima Vaige is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Private International Law at Uppsala University. She teaches a variety of courses in the 6th term law program, focusing on Private International Law and EU Law, and directs advanced-level courses including 'Democracy Human Rights European Context' and 'Children, Human Rights, Law'. In recognition of her significant contributions to the field, she was awarded the Benzelius Award in 2023 by the Royal Society of Sciences for her outstanding comparative law studies that analyze the obligations of states to safeguard human rights protection for sexual minorities in Europe. Her research interests center on the Gender Perspective in Private International Law, addressing the Protection of Vulnerabilities through Private International Law, and exploring International Succession Law. Her recent publications include analyses of European Succession Regulation, the impact of domestic violence on national heritage in the context of the EU and Council of Europe, and an interdisciplinary approach to school exclusion issues in Sweden and Lithuania within the framework of equity and inclusion in education.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

Benzelius Award

Courses

Private International Law EU Law Democracy Human Rights European Context EU Private International Law Children, Human Rights, 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.