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🎧 Episode Overview

In this episode Dr Miranda Melcher speaks with Ignacio Baeriswyl, a Chile‑qualified lawyer who served as an associate legal officer in the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Reparations Section and is currently a lecturer and PhD candidate at the University of Amsterdam. Ignacio outlines his professional trajectory—from domestic economic criminal law in Chile to his work at the ICC—explains the functions and challenges of the reparations team, and discusses the structural limits of the Court’s jurisdiction and authority. He also offers practical guidance for individuals aspiring to work in international criminal justice.


👤 Guest Bio

Ignacio Baeriswyl


đź“š Resources & Links


🗒️ Key Take‑Aways

  1. Internship experience is essential for entering the ICC; it functions as an informal prerequisite for paid positions.
  2. Reparations remain an evolving area of ICC jurisprudence because the Rome Statute provides limited guidance, leaving substantial scope for judicial development.
  3. Jurisdictional constraints limit the Court’s ability to act; the ICC relies heavily on cooperation from States parties.
  4. Organisational compartmentalisation means judges, prosecutors, and outreach staff operate largely independently, influencing case outcomes.
  5. Precision in legal drafting is critical; minor wording variations can affect victims’ eligibility for reparations.
  6. Career guidance: acquire domestic legal experience, target internships strategically, and align academic qualifications with the specific ICC unit of interest.


🎯 Who Should Listen?


📢 Call to Action


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