Law, Legal Expertise and EU Policy-Making

The edited collection explores the evolving role of legal professionals as experts in European Union policy-making,based on theoretical and empirical research and the concept of law as a social and political practice. It offers new theoretical perspectives and insights from legal experts, challenges traditional definitions of expertise, and introduces critical voices in EU socio-legal studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This edited collection delves into the evolving role of the legal profession as experts in the context of European Union policy-making. Drawing on a wealth of theoretical and empirical research, as well as the concept of law as a social and political practice, this socio-legal work brings together a diverse group of legal scholars and political scientists to explore how lawyers, through the deployment of their expertise and knowledge, act as experts in matters of EU-related policy-making at the national, European, and international levels. By presenting new theoretical perspectives and untold stories from legal experts themselves, this collection promotes an evolving understanding of what constitutes legal expertise and what shapes legal experts in a time when they are both revered and ignored. Additionally, it introduces fresh critical voices into the field of EU socio-legal studies, enriching the discourse on this important topic.

The legal profession has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, as it has become increasingly involved in shaping European Union (EU) policy-making. This edited collection examines the changing role of lawyers as experts in this context, drawing on a range of theoretical and empirical research. The book explores how lawyers use their knowledge and expertise to influence policy-making processes at the national, European, and international levels, and how they navigate the complex web of legal and political institutions that govern the EU.

One of the key themes of the collection is the increasing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in legal and policy-making. The editors argue that lawyers cannot effectively engage with policymakers without a deep understanding of the social, economic, and political factors that shape policy-making processes. To address this, the collection brings together a diverse group of legal scholars and political scientists, each with their own unique perspectives and expertise.

Another theme of the collection is the challenges that lawyers face in becoming and remaining experts in EU policy-making. The editors note that the legal profession is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and practices emerging all the time. Lawyers must therefore be able to keep up with these changes and adapt their skills and knowledge to remain relevant in an ever-changing policy landscape.

The collection also includes a range of case studies and examples that illustrate the ways in which lawyers have influenced EU policy-making. These case studies cover a wide range of topics, including environmental regulation, trade policy, and human rights. Each case study provides a detailed account of the legal and political challenges that were faced by the lawyers involved, and how they were able to use their expertise to achieve positive outcomes for their clients and the broader public.

Overall, this edited collection provides a valuable insight into the changing role of the legal profession as experts in the context of European Union policy-making. It offers a wealth of theoretical and empirical research, as well as case studies and examples, that will be of interest to legal scholars, policymakers, and anyone else who is interested in the role of law in shaping society
European Union (EU) policy-making. The legal profession has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, as it has become increasingly involved in shaping EU policy-making. This edited collection examines the changing role of lawyers as experts in this context, drawing on a range of theoretical and empirical research. The book

The legal profession has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, as it has become increasingly involved in shaping European Union (EU) policy-making. This edited collection examines the changing role of lawyers as experts in this context, drawing on a range of theoretical and empirical research. The book explores how lawyers use their knowledge and expertise to influence policy-making processes at the national, European, and international levels, and how they navigate the complex web of legal and political institutions that govern the EU.

One of the key themes of the collection is the increasing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in legal and policy-making. The editors argue that lawyers cannot effectively engage with policymakers without a deep understanding of the social, economic, and political factors that shape policy-making processes. To address this, the collection brings together a diverse group of legal scholars and political scientists, each with their own unique perspectives and expertise.

Another theme of the collection is the challenges that lawyers face in becoming and remaining experts in EU policy-making. The editors note that the legal profession is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and practices emerging all the time. Lawyers must therefore, therefore, be able to keep up with these changes and adapt their skills and knowledge to remain relevant in an ever-changing policy landscape.

The collection also includes a range of case studies and examples that illustrate the ways in which lawyers have influenced EU policy-making. These case studies cover a wide range of topics, including environmental regulation, trade policy, and human rights. Each case study provides a detailed account of the legal and political challenges that were faced by the lawyers involved, and how they were able to use their expertise to achieve positive outcomes for their clients and the broader public.

Overall, this edited collection provides a valuable insight into the changing role of the legal profession as experts in the context of European Union policy-making. It offers a wealth of theoretical and empirical research, as well as case studies and examples, that will be of interest to legal scholars, policymakers, and anyone else who is interested in the role of law in shaping

Weight: 873g
ISBN-13: 9781108830126