Your international dispute settlement career starts in Geneva.

The MIDS is the leading specialized LL.M. in international dispute settlement, tailored to the needs of the legal practitioners of tomorrow.

A strategic location

  • A hub for expertise and diplomacy

    Geneva is home to hundreds of international organizations, NGOs, corporations, and law firms.

  • A top destination for arbitration

    The Swiss city is in the top 5 worldwide alongside London, Singapore, Paris, and Hong Kong.

  • A unique place to live

    Geneva is also an exceptionally livable, picturesque, and cosmopolitan city, at the heart of Europe.

A one-of-a-kind program

  • Not an ordinary LL.M.

    With its niche focus, unique curriculum, and solid reputation, the MIDS is an unusual rival to the world's most prestigious LL.M. programs.

  • Practice-oriented

    Everything at the MIDS is designed to prepare students for a successful career in one of the most competitive fields of the legal industry.

  • An unparalleled community

    In less than two decades, the MIDS has constituted one of the world's largest communities of international dispute settlement lawyers.

Taught by world-leading experts

Learn more, and start your journey

Academics

Through its extensive and rigorous curriculum, comprehensive career services, and access to exclusive professional opportunities, the MIDS prepares students for successful and fulfilling careers.

Careers

Preparing you for your next career move is our mission and an integral part of your time at the MIDS.

Student Experience

Beyond a degree, the MIDS offers an unforgettable journey of academic, professional, and personal growth.

Life in Geneva

The embodiment of a global city, a professional hub, and exceptionally comfortable to live in, Geneva is one of Europe's best kept secrets.

Community

An unparalleled tight-knit community bringing together well-known figures and rising young professionals.

Admissions & Costs

Learn about our admissions process and how to position yourself for success.

"Sometimes it is the seemingly 'small' decisions, like pursuing an LL.M., that can change your life forever."

Andreea Nica, MIDS'18Attorney-at-Law, Bär & Karrer

Apply by 15 December 2024.

We are excited to announce that the applications for the MIDS 2025-2026 are now open! Complete applications must be submitted by 15 December 2024.

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The MIDS is launching a call for donations to go towards the annual MIDS Alumni Scholarship.

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