Dr. Federico Picinali

Associate Professor

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Biography

Federico Picinali is an Associate Professor at the Law School of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He earned a law degree from the University of Milan and has pursued further studies at Yale Law School, as well as holding an LL.M. and Ph.D. His previous academic roles include being a visiting fellow and an assistant professor at LSE. Picinali has been admitted to the Italian Bar and specializes in criminal law and evidence law, with a keen interest in the philosophical aspects underlying these fields. He has authored several articles published in leading legal journals and is the author of the monograph 'Justice In-Between,' which examines intermediate criminal verdicts. His research interests focus on the nature of evidence law and epistemic injustice within the criminal justice process. In addition to his academic work, he is a qualified rock climbing instructor and enjoys the outdoors with his family.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London

Teaching criminal law and evidence law, focusing on theoretical approaches to these disciplines.

Visiting Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

London School of Economics and Political Science • London

Conducting research and contributing to academic discussions in law.

Awards

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LSE Student-Led Teaching Excellence Award

2017-01-01
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LSE Student-Led Teaching Excellence Awards

2015-01-01

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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