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Jens Iverson is an Assistant Professor at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, part of Leiden University's Law Faculty since 2014. He also serves as Visiting Faculty in the Vermont Law School's VLGS Graduate Program, teaching International Environmental Law and Policy. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from Leiden University, a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings (cum laude), and a B.A. from Yale University. He has held roles at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and contributed to human rights projects, including co-founding the Hastings Human Rights Project for Haiti.
Education:
- Ph.D., Leiden University
- Juris Doctor, University of California, Hastings (cum laude)
- Bachelor of Arts, Yale University
- Graduate studies in international law at the School of Oriental and African Studies and international relations at New School University
Research Interests:
His work focuses on international criminal law, environmental protection, international humanitarian law, and transitional justice. He has co-edited volumes for Oxford University Press and contributed to peer-reviewed journals. His research emphasizes the legal and ethical frameworks for transitioning from conflict to peace (jus post bellum), including environmental protection in post-conflict settings.
Publications & Awards:
- Co-edited Jus Post Bellum: Mapping the Normative Foundations (Oxford University Press, 2014)
- Published in journals such as the Journal of World Investment & Trade and American Journal of International Law
- Awards include the Student Leadership Award (2007), Pro Bono Publico Award (2007), and multiple scholarships for public service and academic excellence
His legal career includes roles at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the American Civil Liberties Union, and human rights organizations in Cambodia and Haiti. He coaches the International Criminal Court Moot Court team, which won the 2017 international competition.
