Heike Krieger

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heike Krieger is a Professor at the Department of Law (Public Law) of the Free University of Berlin. Her academic work focuses on International Law, Human Rights, Conflict Law, and Governance. She leads the DFG-funded project 'The Law of Protracted Conflict' and collaborates on research such as the Collaborative Research Center 700 'Governance in Areas of Limited Statehood'. She teaches advanced courses on International Law and co-organizes the Jessup Moot Court competition. Her secretariat is managed by Alexandra Stellmacher. Consultation hours are Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. by prior registration.

Her research explores topics like the interplay between domestic and international legal systems, humanitarian law in modern warfare, and the impact of populism on legal norms. She has published extensively on international law's role in global governance and security frameworks. Current projects include analyzing economic and social human rights in Germany and their relevance to contemporary crises. She supervises a team of research associates and scientific assistants focusing on protracted conflicts and human rights advocacy.

• Teaching: Advanced seminars on strategic litigation, international case law, and economic/social human rights.
• Grants: DFG projects, Max Planck Fellowship, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Team: Includes researchers like Dr. Andreas Buser, Nathanael van der Beek, and Sofie-Marie Terrey.

Labs/Teams: Active in the 'International Moot Courts' program at FU, offering students practical legal experience through competitions like Jessup and Vis Moot Court. These initiatives emphasize applying theoretical knowledge to global legal challenges.