10 Facts About Francisco Rezek

Francisco Rezek then obtained his PhD degree from Paris-Sorbonne University in the 1970s.

Francisco Rezek followed his academic career on to England, earning a Diploma in Law at Oxford University in 1979, after undertaking extension courses and research at Harvard University and at The Hague Academy of International Law.

Francisco Rezek was a Professor of International Law and Constitutional Law at the University of Brasilia from 1971 to 1997 and later became Chair of the Department of Law, serving from 1974 to 1976 and Dean of the Faculty of Social Studies from 1978 to 1979.

Francisco Rezek moved to Rio de Janeiro and held Professorships in International Law at Rio Branco Institute from 1976 to 1997.

Francisco Rezek is the president of several conferences, a lecturer and an examiner for professorship contests in the leading Brazilian universities.

Francisco Rezek is currently professor of International Law Theory at University Center of Brasilia.

Francisco Rezek became Attorney of the Republic in 1972; and Deputy Attorney-General of the Republic from 1979 to 1983.

Francisco Rezek then became Justice of the Supreme Court of Brazil, appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate, in March, 1983, at the age of 39.

Francisco Rezek resigned in March 1990 and was appointed again in April, 1992, but retired in 1997.

Francisco Rezek was Foreign Minister of Brazil from March 1990 to April 1992 and has been a Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration since 1987.