Alumni

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Learn more about the MIDS Alumni Association and stay in touch with us no matter where you are in the world.

  • 550+ alumni
  • 90+ countries

"The MIDS is a gateway to a global network and enduring bonds. The connections and lifelong friendships I formed there have granted me a sense of belonging that transcends borders. I am thankful for the global family of the MIDS."

Blanca Martínez Mendoza, MIDS'16Director for International Cooperation, Mexican Agency for Safety, Energy and the Environment

Our 500+ alumni, known as “MIDSies,” are spread across the globe, holding positions in law firms, international organizations, courts and tribunals, arbitral institutions, national ministries, private companies, and academic institutions.

In their work, MIDS alumni contribute to conversations on contemporary legal and policy issues, and to the resolution of international disputes for the benefit of both public and private actors, in many potentially high-stakes cases.

MIDSies maintain a close-knit network and regularly connect through social events, conferences, and industry panels.

Learn more about the MIDS Alumni Association below, and stay in touch with us, no matter where you are in the world.

Staying Involved as an Alum

Whether you’re feeling nostalgic about your time at MIDS or want to give back after years of legal practice, there are many ways to stay involved with the MIDS community after graduation.

  • Share job opportunities with us

    We appreciate our alumni sharing job opportunities from their law firms or organizations.

  • Hire MIDS students

    If you’re looking to hire a MIDS student or recent graduate, please contact us at info@mids.ch. We’ll do our best to connect you with candidates who match your needs.

  • Mentor new MIDS students

    You can give back and reconnect with the MIDS by volunteering to mentor new MIDS students. The MIDS Alumni Association runs a highly successful mentorship program to match new students with alumni mentors. To find out more, contact the MIDS Alumni Association Executive Committee at contact.alumni@mids.ch.

  • Help us recruit future MIDS students

    Our alumni are proud ambassadors for the MIDS program and are a testament to the success of our training. If you are interested in getting involved in our admissions process as an ambassador, please email us at info@mids.ch.

  • Attend the MIDS Alumni Association Annual Conference

    Held every autumn in Geneva, the MIDS Alumni Association Annual Conference gives you the opportunity to reconnect with members of your cohort, meet other MIDS alumni and students, and exchange with faculty and seasoned practitioners in the field. Check our Events section for the next upcoming date!

MIDS Alumni Scholarship Fund

The MIDS Alumni Scholarship Fund, established in September 2018, provides financial support to one MIDS student each academic year. Every contribution, no matter the size, goes directly to the student, empowering them to pursue their educational dreams. Your generosity ensures that financial constraints do not hinder their journey with us.

If you wish to contribute to the MIDS Alumni Scholarship Fund, please click the button below or write to info@mids.ch for wire transfer details.


 

MIDS Alumni Association

About the MIDS Alumni Association

The MIDS Alumni Association ("MAA") was founded in 2022 for the purposes of maintaining connections between alumni, helping alumni to integrate into the legal market, promoting their achievements, contributing to the field of international dispute settlement, and increasing access to MIDS studies. It is a non-profit association incorporated under the laws of Geneva, Switzerland.

View the association's statutes (PDF).

Activities

In line with its statutes, the MAA is engaged in the following activities:

  • Maintaining the database of MIDS Alumni and helping to build connections between members;
  • Organizing events related to international dispute settlement;
  • Promoting the work, achievements and contributions of the alumni to the field of international dispute settlement;
  • Supporting alumni entry into the job market;
  • Operating and maintaining local or regional desks; and
  • Contributing to the MIDS Alumni Scholarship to help new students attend the MIDS.

View the Draft Report of the second Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly here.

Get in touch with the MIDS Alumni Association

For inquiries, partnerships, or to otherwise help the MAA achieve their objectives, please reach out by email: contact.alumni@mids.ch

Register for the MIDS Alumni Association

The MAA is open to all alumni of the MIDS. Are you an alum? Register here - external link.

Stay in Touch with the MIDS Team

You'd like to share a job opportunity in your firm, offer to mentor students, or just stop by the MIDS Office to say hello and reminisce on your time in Geneva? We are always delighted to hear from alumni, and you can write to us anytime at info@mids.ch. 

The MIDS will always be your home!

More about the MIDS community

Faculty

Our faculty consists of renowned experts from around the world, drawn from both academia and legal practice, who bring extensive first-hand experience.

Partners

The MIDS community extends to a number of key institutional partners who offer valuable support to the program in a variety of ways.