Dr. Lisa Claar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa Claar is a Lecturer and PhD candidate specializing in criminal law at Umeå University. Her teaching and research primarily focus on drug offences. Holding a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Umeå University, she has been employed as a Lecturer in Law since 2018. Claar has experience as a practicing attorney prior to her academic appointment. She teaches both introductory and advanced courses within the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program and is involved in basic continuing education programs for police officers. Her doctoral thesis explores the legally protected interests underlying drug offences, with particular emphasis on the questions of legality, purposive interpretation, and challenges in legal application. Claar's teaching experience encompasses various aspects of criminal law including offences involving weapons, knives, and narcotics, as well as the legal framework concerning young offenders. She also covers special administrative law, primarily migration law, and public access to information and confidentiality.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Lecturer in Law with a focus on criminal law and drug offences.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
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
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.