STUDY INTERNATIONAL LAW IN THE PLACE WHERE INTERNATIONAL LAW IS MADE
The International Law department at the Geneva Graduate Institute teaches students not just how to do law, but also how to think about law. Its faculty believes 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 Institute's strategic location in the heart of International Geneva enables students to regularly hear from professionals at the heart of the international scene and to build strong personal and professional networks with legal practitioners, preparing them for successful international careers.
The International Law department offers a two-year master and a four-year PhD in International Law, as well as a one-year professional LLM with the Executive Education Programme of the Graduate Institute.
Studying International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute will give students:
- A dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, with a richly diverse faculty and student body;
- Access to up to 50 specialised courses on different international law topics taught each year;
- An unrivalled teacher-student ratio allowing for close interaction and real engagement with the faculty;
- A base in International Geneva and the ability to build strong personal and professional networks with legal practitioners crucial to the international law scene;
- Access to a wide range of study-abroad options through exclusive exchange programmes.
In addition to its exclusive programmes, the International Law department at the Geneva Graduate Institute offers 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:
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 our Master's programme alumni (2019-2022 cohort) are employed one year after 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.
