Darren Peterson

Dr Darren Peterson serves as Turpin-Lipstein Fellow in Law at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law and Director of Studies at Clare College, University of Cambridge. He holds academic appointments within the Faculty of Law and supervises graduate instruction in human rights law, international law, and criminal law.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD from University of Cambridge (Trinity College) focusing on international human rights law and law of the sea
• LLM from University of Cambridge with Whewell Scholarship and William Charnley Prize
• LLB (Honours) and B.Intl.Studies (Distinction) from University of Wollongong

Peterson's research centers on intersections between international human rights frameworks and maritime law, complemented by expertise in corporate crime and financial regulation. His scholarship is informed by prior Australian Public Service roles involving securities regulation and UN human rights mechanisms.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• Whewell Scholarship for International Law
• William Charnley Prize in law

As Director of Studies at Clare College, Peterson mentors law students while contributing to the Lauterpacht Centre's research ecosystem focused on international legal theory and practice, including projects related to peace settlements and humanitarian law.