The YCLA in partnership with the Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers invite you to join them for a webinar on 27th November they examine: “How to Become an International Criminal Lawyer”, moderated by YCLA Immediate Past Co-Chair Siddharth Sijoria.

Webinar Overview

This webinar examines both the practical pathways and the guiding principles of a career in international criminal law. It will outline the key steps in academic preparation, professional experience, and institutional engagement, alongside the skills and networks essential for entering the field. The discussion will also highlight the core values of justice, accountability, and the global commitment to ending impunity for the gravest crimes.

To register for the event please click on the link 

Time:
12.00pm CT
1.00 pm AST
5.00pm GMT
6.00 pm WAT
10.30 pm IST

Date: 27th November 2025

Speakers:

» Diana Constantinide, Barrister specialising in International Criminal Law and Human Rights, 33 Bedford Row

» Gonzalo Tello, Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers

Moderator:

» Siddharth Sijoria, IP YCLA Co-Chair

Panel profiles

Diana Constantinide is a barrister at 33 Bedford Row Chambers in London, specialising in international criminal law, public international law, and human rights. With over a decade of legal experience across the UK and Cyprus, she has represented clients before both domestic and international courts, including proceedings before the International Criminal Court.

Prior to joining the Bar of England and Wales, Diana was a partner in a leading litigation firm in Cyprus, where she led on over 350 complex, cross-border cases. She is trilingual in English, Greek, and Swedish, and brings a truly global perspective to her legal practice.

Diana is also the author of the forthcoming book “Becoming an International Criminal Lawyer”, a practical guide for aspiring legal professionals navigating this demanding field. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of lawyers, Diana regularly speaks on international law, transitional justice, and access to legal careers beyond borders.

Gonzalo Tello Vildosola is a Board Member of YICL and a lawyer from Peru with a strong background in international law and constitutional law. Gonzalo has worked as General Coordinator at the Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Internacional and as a legal trainee at the Andean Community.

Siddharth Sijoria graduated from Amity Law School in 2015 and thereafter joined the Chambers of Constitutional Jurist, Late Mr. T.R Andhyarujina as an associate lawyer. He has represented and assisted Mr. Andhyarujina in leading Constitutional cases concerning Death Penalty, Executive Powers, river disputes, human rights etc. before the Supreme Court of India. In 2016, Siddharth was appointed by the Government of Maharashtra to represent the State before the Krishna River Water Dispute Tribunal constituted to adjudicate the dispute concerning river water sharing between four neighboring states. In 2017, Siddharth attended Central European University, Budapest to pursue a Masters in Comparative Constitutional Law with a merit-based scholarship. After successful completion of his Masters, Siddharth returned to India and has been practicing as an independent counsel before the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Madhya Pradesh where he represents clients in constitutional, commercial and criminal cases. Besides practicing law, Siddharth teaches Constitutional law at Amity Law School, Gwalior as an Adjunct Faculty. His scholarly interests primarily focus on study of Constitutional Amendments and he frequently writes about the development of unconstitutional constitutional amendment doctrine across the globe. He is also serving as a Peer Review Member for the State Law Magazine Constitutional Law, State University, Colombia.