Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers
Young International Criminal Lawyers
The Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers (YICL) is a non-profit organisation open to all those interested in International Criminal Law (ICL), International Human Rights Law (IHRL), International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Public International Law (PIL), and Criminal Law, irrespective of nationality, background or level of experience.
YICL is a platform on which academicians, practitioners, and students from all around the world can share their knowledge and experience, evaluate and discuss current developments in the field, and work together toward building a global network.
History
The Association of Young International Criminal Lawyers (YICL) was founded in Bologna – Italy, in November 2020, by a group of young international lawyers who sought to create a platform for fostering connections with likeminded professionals.
As a non-profit organisation, YICL aims to promote studies, initiatives and research in the field of criminal law, specifically dedicating its focus to International Criminal Law, while also covering other related subjects such as IHL, IHRL and more generally Criminal Law and Public International Law.
What we do
At AYICL, we connect international legal experts, aspiring students, and early-careers professionals in international criminal law through networking, collaborative dialogue, and research. From webinars and publications to field-driven initiatives, we empower a new generation of legal minds committed to justice and accountability across borders. Our mission translates into concrete actions:
- Community and Networking: AYICL connects more than 250 members from over 45 countries through online events and digital forums that foster meaningul and professional connections.
- Capacity Building: We organize virtual talks and interviews featuring leading voices in international criminal law, offering our community the opportunity to engage, question, and learn.
- Advocacy and Awareness: We raise awareness on pressing issues in international justice by curating thematic campaigns and initiatives that promote the rule of law and accountability worldwide.
- Publications: Through our upcoming newsletter, we aim at amplyfing young voices and provide a platform for emerging legal scholars and practitioners to contribute to the discourse around international law, human rights, and justice.
Objectives
YICL encourages and promotes publication of international legal news and scholarship. We invite our members and, in particular, students and young practitioners, to submit pertinent works for publication in our newsletter. The newsletter, which will be released quarterly, will contain musings and recent developments in the field of international law.