James H Charlesworth

Hilary Christiane Mary Charlesworth, born February 28, 1955, is a distinguished Australian international lawyer. She holds degrees from Melbourne and Harvard Law Schools and is qualified as a barrister and solicitor in Victoria. Charlesworth has held significant academic positions, including professorships at the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University. Her career has been marked by extensive involvement in international justice, serving as an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice in several high-profile cases.

Her expertise in international law has been recognized through numerous awards and appointments. She was elected a Judge of the International Court of Justice in November 2021. Charlesworth has also served on the editorial boards of prominent legal journals and has authored or co-authored several influential books and articles on international law, human rights, and world order. Her work has received accolades, including the American Society of International Law's Certificate of Merit and Goler T. Butcher Medal, and she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

Hilary Charlesworth's academic journey includes studies at Melbourne and Harvard Law Schools, culminating in her qualification as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria. She has held esteemed academic posts, notably as the Harrison Moore Professor of Law and Melbourne Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne, and Distinguished Professor at the Australian National University. Her engagement with international law extends beyond academia; she has been an editorial board member for several key legal publications, such as the American Journal of International Law. Charlesworth's commitment to international justice was further solidified by her appointments as an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, participating in significant cases like the Whaling in the Antarctic Case and the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 Case.

Charlesworth's scholarly output has significantly shaped discourse in international law. Her co-authored work, 'The Boundaries of International Law' (with Christine Chinkin), earned the American Society of International Law's Certificate of Merit in 2001 for its creative scholarship. She has also authored works exploring Australian perspectives on international law and human rights, such as 'Writing in Rights: Australia and the Protection of Human Rights' and 'No Country is an Island: Australia and International Law'. Her research and writing have been recognized for their contribution to understanding international legal frameworks and human rights, particularly concerning women's rights, leading to honors like the Goler T. Butcher Medal and her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia.