Dr. Sylvie Cavaleri

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sylvie Cécile Cavaleri is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Law, focusing on International Contract Law, particularly construction law and comparative contract law. Contributing significantly to the field, she has dedicated years to research in international commercial dispute resolution, with a special emphasis on arbitration. Cavaleri's PhD project, titled "Concurrent Delay Construction Disputes," was successfully defended in November 2013, and it has since been published as a book in March 2015. Her academic journey includes extensive teaching roles, supervising bachelor and master students in relevant research areas. Furthermore, she has worked in legal practice, gaining practical insights into contract applications in varying legal systems. Her research is currently concentrated on developing interpretations of Danish standard construction contracts and understanding the implications of new Alternative Dispute Resolution processes introduced in 2018. Sylvie's dedication extends to organizing conferences and participating in workshops, continually shaping her engagement with the broader legal community.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2014-08-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law • Copenhagen, Denmark

Responsible for teaching courses related to International Contract Law and supervising students.

Research Assistant

2013-08-01 — 2014-06-30

University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assisted in academic research related to Civil Law and was involved in projects.

Lawyer

2013-10-01 — 2014-06-30

MT Højgård • Søborg, Denmark

Worked part-time as a lawyer after PhD completion.

PhD Fellow

2009-03-01 — 2013-03-31

University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research leading to PhD thesis.

Senior Legal Consultant

2006-04-01 — 2008-12-31

Saxo Bank A/S • Hellerup, Denmark

Provided legal consultancy to financial clients.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.