About the Faculty of Law

Legal studies have been offered at UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) since 1984, originally within the Institute of Fisheries. In 1987, the first law programme was moved and offered at the newly established Institute of Law, which became the Faculty of Law in 1997.

In addition to the five-year integrated Master’s Programme in Law, the Faculty offers an LL.M. in Law of the Sea, a Joint Nordic Master’s Programme in Environmental Law, and a PhD programme in Law. The Faculty has around 115 staff members in either administrative or academic positions. Approximately 30 of these hold PhD positions. There are about 950 students at the faculty, most of whom are enrolled in the five-year integrated Master’s Programme in Law.

Our values

The rule of law, the transparent and accountable exercise of power, freedom of expression, and respect for individual rights and dignity are core values of a democratic state and of the Faculty’s activities. The Faculty is committed to conducting its work in line with UiT The Arctic University of Norway’s central values: credibility, academic freedom, closeness, creativity, and commitment.

Priority areas

The Faculty seeks to be at the international forefront of the Law of the Sea, Environmental Law, Sámi and Indigenous Peoples’ Law, and the quality of legal education.

Our strategy

See the Faculty of Law Strategic Action Plan 2023–2026.

Working environment and organisation

The Faculty is committed to fostering a positive working environment and an efficient, flexible organisation that supports the Faculty and UiT in achieving their goals.

Vacant positions

Vacancies at the Faculty of Law are listed on Jobbnorge.no and EURAXESS