Classroom Experience

An engaging and dynamic learning environment, driven by experienced faculty who bring real-world insights into the classroom. Students benefit from a close-knit and diverse community that fosters collaboration and an exchange of ideas. With small class sizes, students enjoy close interactions with faculty, receiving personalized guidance and mentorship.

The varied pedagogy, comprising lectures, seminars, case studies and practical exercises, caters to different learning styles and promotes active participation. Our rigorous and intensive program values critical thinking and debate. We prepare students for the complexities of international dispute resolution through a comprehensive and immersive academic journey.

At the MIDS, students benefit from the expertise of seasoned professionals and academics who bring real-world insights and dynamic teaching methods to the classroom. Their engaging approach ensures that complex concepts are accessible and stimulating

Small cohort sizes (approximately 35 to 40 students) and an open-door policy facilitate close interactions between students and faculty, allowing for personalized guidance and mentorship throughout the program.

Because of the varied background and approach of our faculty, the curriculum employs a mix of lectures, seminars, case studies, and practical exercises, ensuring that students are exposed to a broad range of teaching methods that cater to different learning styles.

You will establish a dynamic and tightly-knit community where colleagues from all walks of life come together to collaborate, exchange ideas, and challenge one another. Your shared experiences and unique perspectives will create an intellectually stimulating atmosphere, turning every interaction into a chance for deeper learning and growth.

Augmented by the range of profiles and experiences of students and faculty, the classroom environment encourages robust debates. The small cohort size helps students develop their interpersonal skills, gain exposure to different perspectives, and ultimately deepen their understanding of international dispute settlement.

Being a good lawyer requires more than knowledge, skills and experience: it requires being a well-rounded, open-minded, and collaborative individual. As such, for all the rigor, demands, and healthy dose of competition involved at the MIDS, it is also meant to be a collaborative journey. Through group projects, discussions, and networking opportunities, students develop essential teamwork skills, crucial for their future careers, and build lasting connections.

Graduates often describe the MIDS as a marathon: an intense and challenging year-long experience, but ultimately an extremely rewarding one.