Nils Kohlmeier

Nils Kohlmeier is a doctoral researcher at the University of Bremen's Department of Law, associated with the ERC-funded project 'Transnational Force of Law' under Prof. Andreas Fischer-Lescano. His work focuses on legal contradictions in EU policies, particularly regarding critical raw materials and free trade agreements. He holds degrees from the University of Bremen (First and Second German State Examinations in Law) and has completed legal clerkships at the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court of Bremen and related administrative courts.

His research explores intersections of international, European, and transnational law with critical legal theory, emphasizing socio-ecological sustainability transformations. He co-leads the DFG Research Training Group 2686 'Contradiction Studies', analyzing legal frameworks' dual roles in enabling and hindering societal change. Recent talks include lectures at Universities of Marburg and Kassel on 'contradiction-responsive law'.

Teaching includes leading colloquia on migration law practice with Prof. Pia Lange and Julia Gelhaar. His publications span constitutional blogs, legal commentaries, and edited volumes addressing topics like party bans, indigenous rights in trade agreements, and racist practices in public administration.