Jeremy Levitt

Dr. Jeremy Levitt is a Professor at the College of Law, Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he teaches Constitutional Law and International Law of the Use of Force and Armed Conflict. He is a distinguished scholar in international law and politics, with a global reputation in human rights, racial justice, and conflict resolution.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge
• Doctor of Law, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Arizona State University

Dr. Levitt's research focuses on international law, human rights, racial justice, transitional justice, and the politics of Africa. He is recognized as a leading authority in these areas, combining theoretical scholarship with extensive field experience in Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. His work bridges legal scholarship, political science, and global administration.

Although specific publications are not listed, his scholarly output includes seven authored or edited books and numerous works in international law and justice. His research trends emphasize post-conflict reconciliation, truth commissions, peacekeeping, and systemic racial injustice.

His scientific honors include:

• 2023 Telly Award for excellence in broadcasting
• Fulbright Research Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice
• Elected member of the American Law Institute

Dr. Levitt has held significant advisory and leadership roles, including serving as Head of the International Technical Advisory Committee for Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, appointed by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. He was the founding director of the Center for International Law and Justice at FAMU and served as associate dean for international programs. He has received grants and appointments from institutions such as the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center and the Lauterpacht Center for International Law.

He has been a visiting fellow at the Lauterpacht Center for International Law at Cambridge University and a Senior External Scholar at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra, Ghana. His work continues to influence policy and academic discourse in international law and justice.