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

      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.