Law in Action & Empirical Court Studies

Coordinated by Sharon Weill & Kerstin Carlson
 

The Justice Lab bridges the gap between academy and practice. Using the insights resulting from its research projects, the Justice Lab seeks to examine the role of courts in addressing global challenges. It brings together scholars, experts, lawyers, organizations and students to collaborate on various types of projects, using empirical methods like courtroom ethnography to understand laws, actors, and institutions involved in transnational issues.

What is the role of courts in addressing global challenges? Justice Lab researchers use empirical methods like courtroom ethnography and interviews to understand laws, actors, and institutions involved in transnational legal questions.