Sigrid Stokstad

Sigrid Stokstad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Law, University of Oslo, specializing in Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. Her research explores the interplay between local self-government and national governance, with a focus on multi-level governance and legal frameworks for public administration.

• Education:
  • Law degree, University of Oslo (1995)
  • Basic French degree (1989)
• Professional Experience:
  • Researcher at Oslo Metropolitan University
  • Work experience in Oslo City Council and Ministry of Finance

Her recent publications examine legal frameworks in pandemic governance, discretion in animal welfare implementation, and institutional dynamics in cultural policy. She contributes to the DEMOSREG research program and leads projects on the Digital Welfare State and Energy Law for the green transition.

Sigrid's work spans judicial review in state-municipal disputes, user participation in LAM institutions, and digitalization policies. She teaches core courses in administrative law, constitutional law, and municipal law, emphasizing practical legal methods.

• Current Projects:
  • Digital Welfare State
  • Energy Law in Green Transition (ELAWNET)
  • Reduced Environmental Impact from Mass Management