Dr. Federica Paddeu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Federica Paddeu is an Associate Professor of Law and a Fellow at Queens’ College, University of Cambridge, with a strong focus on General International Law. She holds an Abogado degree from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Venezuela and an LLM and PhD from the University of Cambridge. Federica has received prestigious accolades, including the Yorke Prize for her PhD dissertation, which contributed significantly to the field of legal knowledge. Her research interests encompass State responsibility, law of countermeasures, the law on the use of force, international investment law, and recognition of governments under international law. She has published extensively in top international law journals and authored a monograph based on her doctoral research, 'Justification and Excuse in International Law: Concepts and Theory of General Defences.' Apart from her academic work, she has served in various capacities within the International Law community, including membership on advisory boards and editorial positions in leading journals. Federica is also involved in teaching international law and criminal law at both undergraduate and graduate levels, having held visiting positions at renowned institutions globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor of Law

— Present

Queens’ College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Teaching various courses on international law and criminal law; involved in supervision and mentorship of students.

Awards

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Yorke Prize

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Clive Parry Prize

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.