The MIDS Advantage – Invest in your global legal career

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    The MIDS isn't just a year in Geneva. It's the beginning of a global legal career.  

    Why is the MIDS worth it?

    Choosing the MIDS means investing in a future of global legal leadership. The returns begin before graduation. The MIDS offers:

    • Competitive tuition and generous scholarships
    • Career services that lead to elite legal placements
    • Global mobility through Geneva's legal ecosystem
    • A lifelong network of alumni in top institutions

    "It's a degree that carries a lot of weight with law firms."

    Vamika PuriMIDS '21, Associate, Three Crowns

    Career Outcomes - Where MIDS Alumni work

    Our graduates are shaping international law across five continents. They have joined:

    • Law firms:  Lalive, LKK, Three Crowns, Schellenberg Wittmer , Freshfields, Cleary Gottlieb, White & Case, etc 
    • Arbitral institutions: ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, DIS, etc
    • International courts: ICJ, ECtHR, etc
    • Organizations: WIPO, WTO, ICSID, UNCTAD, World Bank, etc
    • Governments and academia worldwide

    Check out the map of where our alumni work by clicking on the link below

      Where MIDS Alumni work - MIDS alumni work at the ICJ, ICSID, WTO, and top law firms across five continents.

      "It opened doors to a truly international career and changed my life."

      Anna KozmenkoMIDS ’09, Partner, Curtis

      Want to hear more? Explore alumni reflections on the full MIDS experience

      These reflections underscore the intellectual rigor, global reach, and personal growth that define the MIDS experience.  

      What's our alumni say about the MIDS

      Career Services - From Classroom to Courtroom

       The MIDS career services offer:

      • CV and cover letter coaching
      • Networking workshops and mock interviews
      • Mentorship from alumni
      • Access to exclusive panels and recruitment events

       

      "The MIDS changed my life. I recommend it without reservation."

      Ndanga KamauMIDS ’10, Former Vice President, ICC Court of Arbitration & Independent arbitrator

      Academic excellence in the heart of Geneva

      The MIDS is taught by some of the most respected voices in international dispute settlement, including:

      Students benefit from direct engagement with faculty who shape global legal practice - through lectures, tutorials, and seminars.   Located in Geneva, the MIDS offers unmatched proximity to institutions like:

      • The World Trade Organization (WTO)
      • The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
      • The World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO)
      • The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)

      This unique setting allows students to learn not only from books, but from the heartbeat of international law itself.

      Scholarships & Support - Scholarships that open doors

      We believe talent should never be limited by financial barriers. MIDS offers merit-based scholarships and support for students financing their studies independently.

      The MIDS isn't just a year in Geneva. It's the beginning of a global legal career. 

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