Leesi Ebenezer Mitee
Dr. Leesi Ebenezer Mitee is an Associate Professor of Law at the The Hague Global Business School and a highly experienced academic, legal scholar, and licensed barrister and solicitor. With over thirty years of teaching experience in higher education, he brings deep expertise in business law, international law, and human rights to his teaching and research.
Dr. Mitee holds a multidisciplinary PhD from Tilburg University, where his research focused on the human right of free access to public legal information. He also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Huddersfield, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), and a professional legal practice qualification (BL). His academic work spans international human rights law, legal information technology, and indigenous customary law.
At the The Hague Global Business School, Dr. Mitee teaches courses in International Business Law and International Trade and Contract Law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His teaching is informed by decades of experience in curriculum development, student mentorship, and academic leadership, including serving as Head of Department and Chief Lecturer of Law at a leading Nigerian polytechnic.
In addition to his academic career, Dr. Mitee has worked as a legal research consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), contributing to regional policy development on arms control in West Africa. He is also an innovator in legal information systems, having developed concepts aimed at improving global access to reliable legal resources.
Dr. Mitee is an active researcher and author, with numerous publications in international journals and books on legal systems, human rights, and access to legal information. He is also the founder of global legal discussion platforms that connect legal professionals and scholars from over 100 countries, reflecting his commitment to knowledge sharing and international collaboration.
Teaching Approach
Dr. Mitee’s teaching is rigorous, globally oriented, and student-focused. He emphasizes critical thinking, legal reasoning, and practical application, encouraging students to engage with real-world legal challenges in international and business contexts.
Areas of Expertise
- International business and contract law
- International human rights law
- Legal systems and comparative law
- Legal information systems and access to law
- Indigenous customary law and rights