Dr. Mona Paulsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mona Paulsen is an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science, specializing in international economic law. She conducts research and writes on economic security, international trade, investment law, and the politics surrounding the World Trade Organization (WTO). Dr. Paulsen's academic contributions include evidence to the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on National Security Strategy and involvement in consultations with the UK government related to trade policies. Her research is notable for rigorous archival work, with current projects examining the nexus of trade and security as well as multilateral trade governance in historical contexts. A qualified lawyer in Canada, she has previously held teaching positions at esteemed institutions such as Stanford Law School and NYU. Dr. Paulsen co-convenes a working group focused on International Economic Law and contributes regularly to academic blogs and publications in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London

Teaching and researching in the Department of Law, focusing on international economic law.

Teaching Fellow

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Stanford Law School • Stanford

Involved in teaching International Economic Law in the LL.M. program.

Emile Noël Fellow

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Jean Monnet Center for International and Regional Economic Law & Justice, NYU • New York

Research and teaching in the area of international economic law.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.