In-Depth and High-Profile Study of International Dispute Settlement
Location
Switzerland
Description
The Geneva Master in International Dispute Settlement is a one-year full-time graduate degree program 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.
Highlights
A typical curriculum includes:
* Two general courses providing a comprehensive overview of international dispute settlement.
* Eight intensive courses from a choice of 12 classes.
* Two optional courses drawn from a list of about 20 classes relating to international dispute settlement.
* Participation in an international moot court competition, such as the Vis Arbitration Moot, the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot, the Philip C. Jessup Moot, the ICC International Mediation Competition or the ELSA Moot on WTO Law.
* Weekly tutorials held in small groups.
* A variety of high-profile lectures and seminars specifically organized for the program.
* Visits to various international institutions of dispute settlement.
* Access to major local conferences and colloquia.
* Completion of writing requirements, which include 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.