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Educational background
Academic foundations supporting expertise in public and international law.
Doctorate (PhD) in International Law
Advanced research in public international law, international adjudication, and the functioning of international courts and tribunals.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law
Specialized postgraduate studies focusing on treaty law, international dispute settlement, and global legal systems.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Comprehensive legal education covering constitutional law, international law, and foundational legal principles.
Academic Positions and Teaching Roles
Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant has maintained a distinguished academic career alongside his judicial responsibilities, reflecting a sustained commitment to legal education, scholarly research, and the advancement of public international law. His academic work complements his judicial service, reinforcing the essential link between legal theory and international adjudicative practice.
Professor of Public International Law
Teaching and conducting research in public international law, international adjudication, and the law of international institutions.
Senior Academic Researcher and Scholar
Engaged in advanced legal research, contributing to scholarly discourse on international courts, state responsibility, and global legal order.
Visiting Professor at International Universities
Delivered postgraduate courses and seminars on international law, dispute settlement, and international judicial practice.
Guest Lecturer and Conference Speaker
Regularly invited to speak at universities, judicial academies, and international legal forums on contemporary issues in international law.
Research Interests and Legal Scholarship
Scholarly focus and research contributions in public international law and international adjudication.
Research Interests in International Law
Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant maintains a sustained and in-depth research focus on public international law, examining both its foundational principles and its application in contemporary international relations. His research addresses the sources of international law, including treaties, customary international law, and general principles of law, with particular attention to how these sources are interpreted by international courts and tribunals. A central theme of his research is international adjudication, encompassing jurisdiction, admissibility, procedural fairness, and the reasoning processes of international judicial bodies. He also explores the doctrine of state responsibility, analyzing the legal consequences of internationally wrongful acts and the mechanisms through which accountability is established at the international level. Judge Brant’s research reflects a balanced approach that integrates legal theory with judicial practice. It seeks to clarify complex legal questions while responding to evolving global challenges, reinforcing the role of international law as a framework for peaceful cooperation and dispute resolution among states.
Legal Scholarship and Academic Contributions
Judge Brant’s legal scholarship represents a significant contribution to the academic and professional discourse in international law. Through scholarly publications, academic articles, conference papers, and expert commentary, he has engaged with key legal issues affecting the functioning and legitimacy of international courts and institutions. His scholarly work often focuses on judicial reasoning, institutional design, and the interaction between law and international governance, offering insights that are relevant to both academics and practitioners. By drawing on his judicial experience, his scholarship bridges the gap between doctrinal analysis and practical adjudication, enhancing the understanding of how international law operates in real-world contexts. In addition to written scholarship, Judge Brant has actively contributed to the dissemination of legal knowledge through academic forums, lectures, and international conferences. These contributions underscore his commitment to advancing legal education, fostering informed debate, and strengthening the global rule of law through rigorous scholarship.