ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the life story of International Court of Justice Judge Julia Sebutinde. It highlights her determination and strength of character, while raising questions about gender, geographical background, race, ethnicity and judging, and international judicial selection procedures. After detailing her biography before becoming an international judge, the chapter turns to her selection to, experiences on, and contributions to the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and subsequently the International Court of Justice. The chapter contains a section on her advice to future generations, an analysis of why her story is significant, and finally it suggests avenues for further academic research.
