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.

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.

Professor Zachary Douglas KC
Professor, Geneva Graduate Institute
Professor Laurence Boisson de Chazournes
Professor Emeritus, University of Geneva
Professor Thomas Schultz
Professor, University of Geneva
Professor Jan Kleinheisterkamp
Arbitrator and Mediator
Professor Makane Moïse Mbengue
Professor, University of Geneva
Professor Jacques de Werra
Professor, University of Geneva
Professor Joost Pauwelyn
Professor, Geneva Graduate Institute
Professor Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
Professor Emeritus, University of Geneva
Alexander Fessas
Secretary General, International Court of Arbitration
Professor Pierre Tercier
Professor Emeritus, Fribourg
Professor Marcelo Kohen
Professor Emeritus, Geneva Graduate Institute
Professor Gabrielle Marceau
Professor, University of Geneva

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.

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"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

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