Faculty

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

"One of the biggest highlights of the MIDS is the faculty; pretty much all of them are among the biggest names in their fields."

Dr. Rumini Das, MIDS'13MIDS Lecturer

The MIDS is taught by a combination of permanent Geneva-based faculty as well as visiting faculty from top institutions. It includes some of the world's most renowned experts and practitioners in the field of international dispute settlement, ensuring that students get the best, most up-to-date, and practice-relevant training.

Parent-Institution Faculty

Professor Zachary Douglas KC

MIDS Program Director
Professor, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Barrister, Three Verulam Buildings  

Professor Makane Moïse Mbengue

Professor, University of Geneva

Director of the Department of International Law and International Organization, UNIGE

Affiliate Professor, Sciences Po, Paris

Professor Thomas Schultz

Professor, University of Geneva
Professor, King's College London
Visiting Professor, Graduate Institute Geneva

Professor Jacques de Werra

Professor of the law of obligations (contract law) / intellectual property law / digital law, University of Geneva  

MIDS Faculty

Professor Stavros Brekoulakis

Michael & Laura Hwang Chair in International Arbitration, National University of Singapore
Member of 3 Verulam Buildings (Gray's Inn)  

Professor Gabrielle Marceau

Associate Professor, University of Geneva
Senior Counselor, Legal Affairs Division, World Trade Organization  

Professor Patricia Saiz

Professor in International Commercial Arbitration; Investment Arbitration; Director of International Relations  

Professor Pierre Tercier

Honorary Professor, University of Fribourg
Honorary Chairman, ICC International Court of Arbitration  

Professor Jane Willems

Associate Professor Associate Director, International Arbitration & Dispute Settlement LL.M., Tsinghua University School of Law, Beijing Attorney at Law

Professor Maximin de Fontmichel

Professor of Law, Arbitrator, Legal Expert
Director of the Master in Arbitration and International Trade Law, University Paris-Saclay  

Professor Albert Jan van den Berg

Professor Emeritus, Erasmus University of Rotterdam
Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg
Visiting Professor, Georgetown University Law Center
Visiting Professor, University of Tsinghua School of Law  

More about the MIDS community

Team & Governance

The MIDS is led by a team of dedicated, highly skilled professionals, supported by advisory and decision-making bodies composed of esteemed academics and experts.

Alumni

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