Sanne Taekema

Sanne Taekema is a Full Professor at the Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she specializes in Theory and Methodology. She is also an external Professor II at the University of Bergen (2020–2023). Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through research on justice and legal institutions.

• Full Professor, Erasmus School of Law (Current)
• Professor II, University of Bergen (2020–2023)

Her research centers on legal philosophy and methodology, with a strong focus on the rule of law in transnational contexts and the integration of empirical, doctrinal, and philosophical methods in legal research. She explores foundational concepts such as normativity, legal orders, and legal pragmatism, and is deeply engaged in interdisciplinary scholarship. She is one of the editors-in-chief of the journal Law and Method, which reflects her commitment to methodological rigor.

The recent publications show a consistent trajectory in analyzing the rule of law through philosophical, procedural, and institutional lenses. Her work increasingly emphasizes the interconnectedness of normative and functional standards, especially in contexts involving expert knowledge, transnational governance, and private actors in public law. The keywords across her articles highlight sustained engagement with legal theory, interdisciplinarity, and methodological pluralism.

Scientific Contributions and Recognition:

• Editor-in-Chief, Law and Method
• Active contributor to debates on rule of law, legal methodology, and transnational legal theory
• Research contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Sanne Taekema actively supervises academic work and participates in research networks and public engagement. She has delivered numerous invited talks and presentations on contextualizing legal research and pluralism in legal methodology. She is involved in academic service, including peer review and editorial work, and has participated in public discussions on open science and societal impact. Her research is supported by institutional frameworks such as the Erasmus School of Law and collaborative networks across Europe.

She is affiliated with research initiatives such as Public and private interests: A new balance, which explores evolving dynamics in legal governance. Her work bridges theoretical jurisprudence with practical legal challenges in transnational and EU contexts.