Applications are now open for the 2027-2028 edition of the LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS), one of the world's leading specialised postgraduate programmes in …
The impact of MIDS Scholarships
MIDS Students learn from the institutions and practitioners shaping global arbitration
What does international arbitration look like beyond the classroom?
For 35 MIDS students, this year's Paris Study Trip provided a unique opportunity to find out firsthand through direct engagement …
For Chizaram Mbah, the MIDS experience was about more than developing expertise in international dispute settlement. It was also an opportunity to engage with diverse legal traditions, explore new …
From Geneva to Hong Kong, Christopher Awodimila's MIDS journey has taken him across four jurisdictions and some of the world's leading arbitration practices. Now working at HKIAC, he reflects on the …
Best LL.M. Thesis in International Arbitration
The MIDS (Master in International Dispute Settlement) programme proudly announces the winner of the 2026 Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler Award, which recognises the best thesis submitted by a member of the …
MIDS Graduation Ceremony 2026
The MIDS LL.M. programme in International Dispute Settlement proudly celebrated the graduation of its 2025-2026 cohort on 24 September 2026 at the Maison de la Paix in Geneva. …
When Anne-Sophie Gidoin (MIDS Class 2013) was encouraged by a fellow MIDS alumna to apply to the program, she discovered an experience that would profoundly influence her career and professional …
When Sebastian Wuschka discovered the MIDS brochure during his early professional years in Germany, he did not expect it would fundamentally shape the direction of his career. Drawn by the program's …
International Dispute Settlement in Times of Armed Conflict
Do not miss the day of discussions celebrating our Alumni Community, organized by the MIDS Alumni Association (MAA).
Location: Maison de la Paix, Auditorium A1-B.
Date: 25 September 2026
When Tania Singla joined the Master in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS) in 2017, she was looking for a program that combined academic rigor with real-world international legal practice. What …
When Ricardo Marroquín (MIDS '21) joined the program in the midst of the COVID‑19 pandemic, he became part of a cohort that navigated an unusually challenging academic year marked by lockdowns, …
The journey of Juan Camilo Jiménez Valencia
When Juan Camilo Jiménez Valencia joined the MIDS in 2017, he had already built a solid foundation in litigation and arbitration in Bogotá and Paris. What he found in Geneva, however, was …
A portrait of Andreea I. Nica (MIDS ’18)
Andreea I. Nica is an international dispute resolution practitioner based in Zurich and dual‑qualified in Switzerland and Romania (EU). Her path into the field began in …
The 2026 MIDS study trip to The Hague offered students a vivid immersion into the institutions and practitioners shaping international dispute settlement today. Over two days of meetings, …
How the MIDS shaped Dr. Alia Algazzar’s path in ISDS
Dr. Alia Algazzar, Counsel in the International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Department at Zulficar & Partners and Adjunct Professor at the American University in Cairo, traces a career shaped …
Rome, 25–31 January 2026
Against the backdrop of Rome's historic avenues and vibrant legal community, the MIDS - Master in International Dispute Settlement - launched its first-ever study trip to the Italian capital, …
Maksym (Max) Iavorskyi, now a Private Sector Development Specialist at the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., began his career in commercial litigation in Kyiv. Driven by a desire to elevate his …
Lukas Innerebner, now a Senior Associate at Wartmann Merker in Zurich, discovered his passion for arbitration early in his legal career. Seeking both academic depth and international exposure, he …
A unique learning experience
On December 1-2, 2025, MIDS students gathered at the historic Château de Bossey for the annual Academic Retreat - two days of immersive learning, practical skills training, and networking, highlighted …
Immersive learning at the heart of International Arbitration
From November 12-14, 2025, MIDS students explored the heart of international arbitration during an intensive study trip to Paris, featuring in-depth sessions at the ICC and White & Case, and unique …
The LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS), widely recognized as one of the world's leading programs in arbitration and international litigation, was accepting …
Best LL.M. Thesis in International Arbitration
The MIDS (Master in International Dispute Settlement) program - widely recognized as a top LL.M.-equivalent in international arbitration and dispute resolution - proudly …
A global celebration of excellence in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
The MIDS LL.M. programme in International Dispute Settlement celebrated the graduation of its 2024-2025 cohort - a diverse group of future leaders in international arbitration. …
What’s new at MIDS, a top LL.M. in International Arbitration
The MIDS LL.M. program continues to lead in international dispute resolution with key updates: new core courses in investment law and contracts, comparative arbitration modules across England, …
Introducing its newest team members
The Geneva LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS) is proud to introduce its newly appointed leadership and academic team, bringing together a dynamic group of professionals whose expertise …
The MIDS is very pleased to announce key appointments that reinforce our commitment to academic excellence and the continued success of our program.
Apply by 15 December 2024.
We are excited to announce that the applications for the MIDS 2025-2026 are now open! Complete applications must be submitted by 15 December 2024.
We are delighted to launch our new MIDS and CIDS websites
Donate to the Alumni Scholarship Fund
The MIDS is launching a call for donations to go towards the annual MIDS Alumni Scholarship.
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