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Paul Aerschot Van is a Senior Lecturer in Social Welfare Law at the Swedish School of Social Science, University of Helsinki. He holds a Docent title (equivalent to senior lecturer) in Social Welfare Law and has served as Assistant Professor and Acting Professor of Administrative Law at Helsinki University. His career spans roles as a researcher, civil servant at the Finnish Ministry of Justice, and academic.
Education:
- Master’s in Law (University of Brussels/VUB, 1969)
- Licentiate in Laws (Helsinki University, 1977)
- Doctor of Laws (Helsinki University, 1996)
Research Interests: Administrative Law, Social Law, socio-legal studies focusing on immigration policies, social welfare, and comparative law. His work addresses issues like immigrants’ rights to social assistance, activation policies in welfare states, and Nordic integration legislation reforms.
Key Projects:
- Migration and Integration from a Nordic Perspective (2011–2012)
- Citenization in the Everyday-Life of Immigrant Families (2010–2017)
His publications critically analyze Scandinavian and Canadian approaches to immigrant integration and legal frameworks. He has contributed to conferences, peer reviews, and academic collaborations internationally.
