Dr. Laura Lammasniemi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Lammasniemi is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick’s School of Law, where she serves as the Co-Director for Undergraduate Supervised Projects and the Co-Director for Criminal Law, Legal History, and Gender Law. Her research is grounded in the colonial legal history of 19th-20th century England, with a particular emphasis on the experiences and impacts of marginalized women within the criminal justice system. Laura is a key contributor to the Indian Feminist Judgments Project, where she co-authored a feminist judgment regarding the renowned colonial case of Dadaji Bhikaji v. Rukhmabai, which earned her the Indian Law Review Article Prize in 2021. Her academic work also explores the intersections of criminal law, gender, and social class, as well as the gendered effects of economic austerity. Among her notable publications is a leading textbook on criminal law. Laura maintains active engagement with the public through various media, including lectures and podcasts, and she welcomes research proposals from prospective PhD students in various areas related to gender and legal history.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.