Jurist and President of the International Court of Justice
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Key moments and achievements from Stephen Schwebel's life.
Stephen was born
· Washington, D.C., USA
Inspiration
A young high school student closely followed the proceedings of the San Francisco Conference. This historic event laid the groundwork for the United Nations and captured his imagination. The experience ignited a lifelong devotion to international relations and the pursuit of global order. It served as the foundational moment for his future career in international law.
Inspiration
A young high school student closely followed the proceedings of the San Francisco Conference. This historic event laid the groundwork for the United Nations and captured his imagination. The experience ignited a lifelong devotion to international relations and the pursuit of global order. It served as the foundational moment for his future career in international law.
Academic Milestone
Following his undergraduate studies at Harvard University, he crossed the Atlantic to attend Cambridge University. At Trinity College, he studied international law under the guidance of the renowned Hersch Lauterpacht. This mentorship deeply influenced his understanding of legal principles and international justice. He completed his studies there before returning to the United States to attend Yale Law School.
Academic Milestone
Following his undergraduate studies at Harvard University, he crossed the Atlantic to attend Cambridge University. At Trinity College, he studied international law under the guidance of the renowned Hersch Lauterpacht. This mentorship deeply influenced his understanding of legal principles and international justice. He completed his studies there before returning to the United States to attend Yale Law School.
Election
After years of service at the United States Department of State and in academia, he was elected as a Judge to the International Court of Justice. He succeeded Richard Baxter on the bench, marking a significant transition in his career. This role allowed him to apply his extensive knowledge of international law to complex global disputes. It was the beginning of a long and influential tenure at the World Court.
Election
After years of service at the United States Department of State and in academia, he was elected as a Judge to the International Court of Justice. He succeeded Richard Baxter on the bench, marking a significant transition in his career. This role allowed him to apply his extensive knowledge of international law to complex global disputes. It was the beginning of a long and influential tenure at the World Court.
Appointment
Having served as Vice-President for three years, he was elected President of the International Court of Justice. He became the first American to hold this prestigious position, reflecting his esteemed reputation among his peers. During his three-year term, he guided the court through numerous high-profile international cases. His leadership solidified his status as a primary legal architect of global order.
Appointment
Having served as Vice-President for three years, he was elected President of the International Court of Justice. He became the first American to hold this prestigious position, reflecting his esteemed reputation among his peers. During his three-year term, he guided the court through numerous high-profile international cases. His leadership solidified his status as a primary legal architect of global order.
Recognition
The American Society of International Law honored him with the Manley O. Hudson Medal. This prestigious award recognized his exceptional contributions to the field of international law over several decades. It coincided with the conclusion of his term as President of the International Court of Justice. The accolade underscored his profound impact on both legal scholarship and practical jurisprudence.
Recognition
The American Society of International Law honored him with the Manley O. Hudson Medal. This prestigious award recognized his exceptional contributions to the field of international law over several decades. It coincided with the conclusion of his term as President of the International Court of Justice. The accolade underscored his profound impact on both legal scholarship and practical jurisprudence.
Stephen Schwebel passed away
