LEARN NOT ONLY HOW TO PRACTICE INTERNATIONAL LAW, BUT HOW TO THINK ABOUT IT
Our International Law department offer a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, and a richly diverse faculty and student body. We offer a two-year master and four-year PhD in International Law, as well as a one-year professional LLM with the Executive Education Programme of the Graduate Institute.
In addition, we offer specialised joint degrees with the University of Geneva:
- LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement
- LL.M. in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
- Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law
And with Georgetown Law School:
The International Law Department also offers a wide range of study-abroad options through our exchange programmes.
With up to 50 specialised courses on different international law topics taught each year and with an unrivaled teacher-student ratio allowing for close interaction and real engagement with the faculty, our students are able to gain a solid grounding in international law.
We teach our students not just how to do law, but also how to think about law. We believe that in order to effectively tackle real-world issues, one needs not just technical knowledge and practical skills, but a deep understanding of what international law is and how it works.
The Graduate Institute's strategic location in the heart of International Geneva enables our students to build strong personal and professional networks with legal practitioners, preparing them for successful international careers.
BUILDING A CAREER
90% of our students find work within four months of graduation. An international law degree from the Geneva Graduate Institute opens the door for students to embark upon a career not only in the field of international law, but also in political affairs, diplomacy and a variety of other fields, both in the public and private sector. Students will have the opportunity to garner valuable legal writing and research skills that are highly sought after in the job market.
Where the Alumni of the Geneva Graduate Institute work one year after their graduation:
A cosmopolitan ENVIRONMENT
With roughly 1,000 students from 100 countries are enrolled in our various programmes, the Geneva Graduate Institute is home to students from all over the world. We are serving a very diverse community in the heart of International Geneva: nearly 20-25% of people in the Swiss city are connected to an international institution. The Institute’s close ties with the international community are reflected in the five social science disciplines taught here, all imbued with a global perspective.
