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Elsa Trolle Önnerfors is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law at Lund University, Faculty of Law. Her academic work is deeply rooted in legal history, with a focus on gender, justice, and institutional evolution in Sweden. She actively contributes to research, teaching, and public engagement, reflecting a strong commitment to both scholarly and societal impact.
Her research interests span Legal History, Women in Law, Swedish Legal System, Criminal Law History, Public Legal Education, and Historical Legal Practices. She explores how legal institutions, norms, and gender roles have evolved, particularly through the lens of early female jurists and moral regulation via church discipline. Her recent book Besvärliga fruntimmer! (2024) highlights Sweden’s first female lawyers, while other works examine oaths, court rituals, and the decriminalization of abortion.
The trends in her scholarly output show a consistent focus on marginalized voices in legal history, the transformation of legal institutions, and the intersection of law with religion and gender. Her publications include books, book chapters, encyclopedia entries, and public-facing articles, demonstrating a blend of academic rigor and public outreach.
Her scientific awards include:
- Arbetsstipendium from Stiftelsen San Michele (2025)
- Preses in Vetenskapssocieteten (2024)
- Emil Heijnes Stiftelses belöning (2021)
- Lunds studenters pedagogiska pris (2018)
- Election to Vetenskapssocieteten i Lund (2016)
She is actively involved in advising and research grants, supervising PhD students and serving as a supervisor in dissertation projects. She leads and participates in major research initiatives such as 'Oaths and Courts – from Forum to the Future' and 'Grundläggande begrepp och definitioner inom stiftelserätten'. She has also been an external reviewer, opponent, and examiner, contributing significantly to academic governance.
Elsa Trolle Önnerfors is a central figure in the research network Rättens historia i Sverige and contributes to public understanding through curated exhibitions, media appearances, and invited lectures at institutions like Svea hovrätt and Uppsala University. Her work bridges academia and society, making legal history accessible and relevant.
