The Geneva Master in International Dispute Settlement is a one-year full-time graduate degree program (Master of Advanced Studies - MAS - or LL.M.) providing the opportunity of an in-depth and high-profile study of international dispute settlement from a broad range of perspectives. The program covers all current approaches to the subject-matter, including private and public international law, and delves into today’s relevant fields, such as international commercial and investment arbitration, WTO dispute resolution and proceedings before the International Court of Justice.

Students are admitted for one academic year of study in residence (September through June), typically followed by up to two months of independent research and writing, leading to the degree of Master of Advanced Study in Law (strictly equivalent to an LL.M.). The structure of our largely elective program is such that it offers students sufficient latitude to pursue their specific interests in dispute settlement while keeping within parameters that we set to ensure the acquisition of the indispensable knowledge in the field.

A typical curriculum includes:

• Two general courses providing a comprehensive overview of international dispute settlement.
• Eight intensive courses from a choice of 12 classes.
• Three optional courses drawn from a list of about 20 classes relating to international dispute settlement.
• Fortnightly tutorials held in small groups.
• Four high-profile lectures specifically organized for the program.
• Visits of international institutions of dispute settlement.
• Access to major local conferences and colloquia.
• Students write two short essays and a 40-50 page master thesis.
• Various opportunities to meet and network with practitioners working in law firms and international organizations.

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