Nicholas Haagensen

Nicholas Haagensen serves as Assistant Professor in Sociology of Law at iCourts - Centre of Excellence for International Courts and Governance, University of Copenhagen. His academic work bridges legal scholarship with sociological analysis of international governance structures.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. Double Degree in International Political Sociology from Copenhagen Business School & Université libre de Bruxelles (2016-2020)
• M.Sc. International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School (2014-2016)
• B.Sc. Business Administration and Sociology from Copenhagen Business School (2011-2014)

Haagensen's research program centers on the role of legal actors and expertise within international politics, globalization processes, and financial capitalism, with particular emphasis on the evolution of the legal profession. His scholarship employs sociological interpretivism to examine how legal frameworks adapt during crises and how transnational legal networks shape economic governance. His work reveals the complex interplay between formal legal structures and practical implementation in global contexts.

Current research initiatives include the EXPRESS2 project, which investigates 'the EU and the social contract' through the lens of the Ukraine war, exploring how EU legal frameworks manifest in war crimes prosecution. The TEMPTATION project critically examines the empirical turn in international legal scholarship through combined philosophical and empirical analysis.

His publication record demonstrates significant contributions to understanding legal networks in crisis situations, particularly related to the Eurozone crisis and sovereign debt governance. His work shows consistent methodological rigor and theoretical innovation in analyzing how legal actors navigate complex governance challenges.