Session with Judge Dire Tladi
Connect, learn, and grow through expert-led group mentorship.
Session Description
Judge Dire Tladi is a distinguished South African jurist, scholar, diplomat, and international law expert whose career spans academia, government, international diplomacy, and the highest levels of international adjudication. Since 6 February 2024, Judge Tladi has served as a Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. His appointment follows an exceptional career devoted to the study, practice, and development of international law. Judge Tladi earned his BLC and LLB cum laude from the University of Pretoria, an LLM from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam. He has served as Professor of International Law at the University of Pretoria and holds the NRF/DST SARChI Chair of International Constitutional Law and the Future Africa Chair in Global Equity in Africa. His public-service career includes serving as Principal State Law Adviser for International Law in South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Legal Counsellor to South Africa’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, and Special Adviser to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. Judge Tladi has played a significant role in the development of international law through his service on the United Nations International Law Commission from 2012 to 2022, including as Chair in 2022 and First Vice-Chair in 2021. From 2015 to 2022, he served as the Commission’s Special Rapporteur on jus cogens, focusing on the fundamental, peremptory norms of general international law. His international legal experience is extensive. He has served as a legal expert in the trilateral negotiations between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan concerning the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam; represented the African Union before the International Criminal Court; served as lead counsel for South Africa in proceedings before the ICC Appeals Chamber; and contributed to international dispute-resolution efforts involving the Lake Malawi dispute and investor-state arbitration.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Booking & Cancellation Policy 1. Booking eligibility Booking is open to registered members aged 21 and over who have created a free account and completed their profile. Profile completion is required before any session can be booked. 2. How booking works Mentors generously volunteer their time and pre-identify their availability on the site. Available slots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and group sessions are capped at five mentees to keep conversations small and substantive. You are welcome to book as many available sessions as you wish, with as many different mentors as you like. 3. Cancellations If you are unable to attend a session you have booked, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the session is due to begin. Cancelling in good time allows your place to be released to another mentee and respects the time of our mentors, who give it freely. 4. No-shows and late cancellations Failure to cancel at least 24 hours in advance, as well as failing to attend a session you have booked (a "no-show"), will result in your booking privileges being suspended. If your privileges are suspended, you will not be able to book further sessions until you have contacted the BASIL team to have your access restored. 5. Genuine circumstances We understand that emergencies and unavoidable situations arise. If something unexpected prevents you from attending, please get in touch with us at basil@konseye.org and we will do our best to work with you. 6. A note on respect and community These sessions are built on the generosity of mentors and the shared commitment of our members. We ask that you book thoughtfully, attend the sessions you commit to, and arrive ready to engage respectfully, so that this remains a valuable and sustainable space for everyone.