LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS)

• Provide the opportunity for in-depth study of all aspects of dispute settlement in the international arena, across the divide of public and private, with an emphasis on today's most relevant fields such as commercial and investment arbitration, and ICJ and WTO dispute settlement procedures

A typical curriculum includes:

• 5 core courses providing a comprehensive overview of international dispute settlement
• 7 intensive courses from a choice of 10+ (on topics such as International Commercial/Investment Arbitration, WTO Dispute Settlement, and the New York Convention)
• 2 elective courses drawn from a list of about 30 relating to international dispute settlement
• Weekly tutorials held in small groups
• Workshops on Legal Writing, Mediation, Witness Examination, and Financial Damage Analysis
• Several high-profile public lectures and specialized seminars specifically organized for the program
• Conferences in Switzerland
• Career Services
• Visits to arbitral institutions in Paris, Rome and The Hague
• LL.M. Thesis

CHF 28,000.-

To be considered for the program, applicants must have received at least a first complete law degree (such as a Bologna Master's degree, a JD or an LL.B.) or another academic qualification deemed equivalent by the Program Directors, by the time of applying.