Terje Einarsen

Terje Einarsen is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, with a focus on International Criminal Law and Refugee Law. His career spans academia, legal practice, and public advocacy, including roles as a Senior Research Associate at the University of London and Judge at the Gulating High Court (2000-2013). He holds a Ph.D. (1999) and LL.M. from Harvard (1989).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in International Law (University of Bergen, 1999)
  • Master of International Legal Studies (LL.M., Harvard Law School, 1989)
  • Cand. jur (University of Bergen, 1986)

Research centers on universal crimes, refugee rights, and human rights intersections. His Universal Crimes Project explores legal frameworks for prosecuting grave crimes. Recent articles address global refugee law developments, while earlier works critique NATO interventions and analyze asylum policies. He advocates for legal accountability in cases like Edward Snowden’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination (2014-2017).

Key Contributions:

• Authored A Theory of Punishable Participation in Universal Crimes (2018), The Concept of Universal Crimes in International Law (2012)
• Co-edited The Future of Refugee Law (2017) with Guy S. Goodwin-Gill
• Commentary on Norway’s Immigration Act (2008) and critiques of state policies on torture accountability (2015)