Exploring the Intersection
of Constitutional Law, Sports, and Empirical Research
Johan Lindholm, LL.D., Professor of Law at Umeå University
About Me
Photo: Alexandra Nilsson
I am a Professor at Umeå University, where I research and teach Constitutional Law and Sports Law. My work focuses on courts and judicial politics, with a particular emphasis on empirical legal research methods.
As the Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Empirical Legal Studies and a researcher in multiple interdisciplinary projects, I explore how empirical methods and computational approaches can enhance our understanding of law and legal institutions.
My current research spans from studying the Court of Arbitration for Sport's legitimacy to investigating the dynamics of national courts in the EU legal system. I'm particularly passionate about bridging the gap between traditional legal scholarship and innovative empirical methodologies.
Professional Affiliations
Main Position
Professor of Law
Umeå University
Other Positions
University of Copenhagen
Visiting Professor
LawLibrary.AI
Co-founder, CPO
Previous Visiting Scholar
Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Uppsala University, Sciences Po Paris, University of Virginia
Academic Journals
Scholarship
Recent Publications
Teaching
Current Courses
Constitutional Law
Advanced course examining constitutional principles, judicial review, and the relationship between national and EU law.
Sports Law
Comprehensive exploration of legal issues in sports, including governance, dispute resolution, and regulatory frameworks.
Guest Lecturerships
Guest Lecturer
Uppsala University, Stockholm University, Lund University, Gothenburg University, Northumbria University, Anglia Ruskin University, Université libre de Bruxelles, University of Antwerp, German Sport University Cologne, European University Institute, Kathmandu School of Law, Université Versailles-Paris Saclay, and the Ohio State University
Teaching Philosophy
Evidence-Based Learning
Integrating empirical research and real-world cases to provide students with practical understanding of legal concepts.
Interactive Engagement
Fostering active participation through discussions, case studies, and hands-on research projects.
Student Supervision
Doctoral Supervision
Supervising PhD candidates in constitutional law, sports law, and empirical legal research.
Master's Theses
Guiding master's students in developing and executing research projects in law and legal studies.