Alex Batesmith

Alex Batesmith is an Associate Professor in Legal Professions at the School of Law, University of Leeds. His expertise spans international criminal law, transitional justice, and the professional identity of lawyers in authoritarian and post-conflict societies, particularly in Southeast Asia.

Educational Background

• LLM in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (University of Lancaster, 2005)
• Bar Vocational Course (Inns of Court School of Law, 1994)
• BA/MA in Law (University of Cambridge, 1992)

Research Focus
His work examines lawyers' professional identity, cause lawyering (activist-oriented legal practice), and the emotional dynamics of legal professionalism in international criminal tribunals and transitional/authoritarian regimes. He also investigates equality, diversity, and inclusion at the Bar of England and Wales.

Scientific Contributions
Though specific publications aren't listed here, his research has been cited in studies on justice development in post-conflict regions like Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Balkans. He co-founded the Legal Professions Research Group and co-convenes its annual conference stream.

Honors and Memberships

• Fellow of Advance HE
• Visiting Fellow of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law
• Member of the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn
• Deployable Civilian Expert, Stabilisation Unit (FCO)

Students and Leadership
Currently supervising PhD candidate Valeria Caroli, he also serves as Director of Employability (Law) and contributes to legal education reform through the Centre for Innovation and Research in Legal Education.