Lorenzo Zucca

Lorenzo Zucca is a Professor at King's College London, affiliated with the School of Law and the Department of Law. He is a distinguished legal philosopher and scholar with expertise in constitutional law, human rights, religion and state relations, and the philosophical dimensions of legal uncertainty. Recently, he visited Mykolo Romerio University (MRU) as part of an educational exchange program, delivering lectures and engaging in academic dialogue on pressing legal and philosophical issues.

His educational background spans major institutions including Milan, Paris, Oxford, Florence, and New York, reflecting a deeply international academic trajectory. His research centers on the concept of uncertainty—not merely as a lack of knowledge, but as a constitutive element of legal and human experience. He explores how legal systems, institutions, and artificial intelligence navigate ambiguity, risk, and moral complexity.

• Legal Philosophy
• Constitutional Law
• Human Rights
• Religion and State
• AI and Law
• Shakespeare and Jurisprudence

His recent and forthcoming publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trend, merging law with literature, philosophy, and technology. The thematic focus across his articles shows a consistent engagement with indeterminacy, power, knowledge, and ethical responsibility in legal systems. He advocates for a 'poetic wisdom' approach in legal education, emphasizing dialogue, narrative, and sensitivity to ambiguity.

Scientific contributions and recognition include:

• Author of The Poet of Uncertainty: Shakespeare on Law, Knowledge, and Power (2025)
• Leading a new international research project on uncertainty and cybersecurity
• Active participation in global academic discourse on democracy, AI ethics, and constitutional resilience

Professor Zucca advises graduate students and collaborates internationally, with emerging partnerships discussed with MRU faculty, particularly in the areas of digital governance and democratic sustainability. He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary and transnational collaboration in addressing contemporary legal challenges. His teaching methodology is dialogic and Socratic, fostering intellectual engagement and critical thinking.

He is associated with research initiatives at King’s College London that explore the philosophical foundations of law and the impact of emerging technologies on legal norms. His work contributes to a vibrant intellectual community that bridges legal doctrine with deeper existential and ethical questions.