Dr. Veerle Heyvaert

Professor

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Biography

Veerle Heyvaert is a Professor at the LSE Law School, serving as the Associate Dean and founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Transnational Environmental Law. She has extensively published on issues related to transnational environmental law and risk regulation. Her academic journey includes an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and a PhD from the European University Institute in Florence. Throughout her career, she has been involved in key research contributions that address international environmental law, compliance with international commitments, and the EU regulatory framework for chemicals control. Her notable publications include books such as Transnational Environmental Regulation Governance and European Environmental Law, along with numerous journal articles focusing on diverse aspects of environmental governance, regulatory strategies, and the implications of climate change. Heyvaert’s interdisciplinary approach to environmental law education has shaped a significant understanding among students and professionals alike, providing a coherent framework that connects legal theory with practical applications. She remains engaged in developing new methodologies for environmental law research and is influential within the academic community.

Research Interests

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
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Specialization Notes

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