Dr. Max Lyles

Associate Professor

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Biography

Max Lyles is an Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg specializing in legal history, jurisprudence, and legal theory. His research largely focuses on the historical foundations of legal science, particularly the Uppsala School of jurisprudence, known as Scandinavian legal realism. He has made significant contributions to understanding customary law and its status in Swedish jurisprudence. Max has held several important administrative roles, including Director of Post Graduate Studies at the Department of Law at Gothenburg University and Director of the Law Program at Örebro University. His works include notable publications on legal history and the development of legal science in Sweden, exploring various aspects of law including comparative law and private law within contracts and torts. He serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Olin Foundation for Legal History and has been involved in various prestigious academic conferences.

Research Interests

Courses

Legal History Jurisprudence Legal Theory Comparative Law Private Law

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).