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LL.M. in International Law

LL.M. in International Law

Application

To apply for the LL.M. in International Law, the following is required:
 
  • Completed online application form, indicating the specialty stream that the applicant wishes to pursue;
  • Two complete curriculum vitae (French or English);
  • Two copies of the official transcripts (or two original transcripts) of all the grades obtained in all university exams, accompanied by grade scales and their values*;
  • Two copies of all university diplomas and qualifications obtained*;
  • Two copies of the page(s) of your passport with your surname, first name and nationality;
  • Four recent passport-sized photographs with your name written clearly on the back;
  • Two letters of appraisal (French or English). Appraisal letters may be submitted by the referee from their professional email address to [email protected]. Alternatively, hardcopy letters may be sent in sealed envelopes with your application documents or directly to the LL.M. Admissions Office by the referee.


* a certified translation (English or French) must be provided for all documents.


Please click here for further details about the application process. 

Application

To apply for the LL.M. in International Law, the following is required:
 
  • Completed online application form, indicating the specialty stream that the applicant wishes to pursue;
  • Two complete curriculum vitae (French or English);
  • Two copies of the official transcripts (or two original transcripts) of all the grades obtained in all university exams, accompanied by grade scales and their values*;
  • Two copies of all university diplomas and qualifications obtained*;
  • Two copies of the page(s) of your passport with your surname, first name and nationality;
  • Four recent passport-sized photographs with your name written clearly on the back;
  • Two letters of appraisal (French or English). Appraisal letters may be submitted by the referee from their professional email address to [email protected]. Alternatively, hardcopy letters may be sent in sealed envelopes with your application documents or directly to the LL.M. Admissions Office by the referee.


* a certified translation (English or French) must be provided for all documents.


Please click here for further details about the application process. 

Curriculum

The LL.M. in International Law is a one-year postgraduate degree course that provides advanced, comprehensive and practical training in international law. Students on the LL.M. Programme gain exposure to world-renowned faculty, benefit from being at the heart of international legal affairs in Geneva and share ideas with other participants who come from an array of different legal backgrounds and perspectives.


The Programme allows for students to tailor their studies according to their particular interests, while compulsory courses provide a firm grounding in public international law. Small tutorials and intensive courses facilitate a deeper exploration of the most pressing questions in the field with professors and practitioners at the cutting edge of international law.


The LL.M. in International Law is also profoundly committed to developing the transferable skills necessary to succeed in the professional world. To this end, law clinics, workshops on legal writing, presentation skills and career development, as well as a variety of network-building events, provide the best possible springboard from which to launch or advance a career in international law.


More information can be found here.

Curriculum


The LL.M. in International Law is a one-year postgraduate degree course that provides advanced, comprehensive and practical training in international law. Students on the LL.M. Programme gain exposure to world-renowned faculty, benefit from being at the heart of international legal affairs in Geneva and share ideas with other participants who come from an array of different legal backgrounds and perspectives.


The Programme allows for students to tailor their studies according to their particular interests, while compulsory courses provide a firm grounding in public international law. Small tutorials and intensive courses facilitate a deeper exploration of the most pressing questions in the field with professors and practitioners at the cutting edge of international law.


The LL.M. in International Law is also profoundly committed to developing the transferable skills necessary to succeed in the professional world. To this end, law clinics, workshops on legal writing, presentation skills and career development, as well as a variety of network-building events, provide the best possible springboard from which to launch or advance a career in international law.


More information can be found here.

Career Paths

The LL.M. in International Law has been designed to enhance your career prospects. To do so, we will help you craft and strengthen the necessary skills to launch or advance your career in a competitive jobs market. 

In addition to the substantive knowledge you will acquire, the LL.M. in International Law places great emphasis on honing practical legal skills, such as in legal research and writing, but also highly transferable skills, including presentation and interpersonal skills. 

Moreover, our location at the heart of international legal affairs in Geneva offers an array of opportunities for legal internships, traineeships and employment. Indeed, students from the Graduate Institute have a strong track record of gaining employment in the legal profession, international and non-governmental organisations, government ministries and diplomacy, as well as various private sector destinations. 

The features of the LL.M. Programme which help to illustrate our commitment to your career can be found here.

Career Paths

The LL.M. in International Law has been designed to enhance your career prospects. To do so, we will help you craft and strengthen the necessary skills to launch or advance your career in a competitive jobs market. 

In addition to the substantive knowledge you will acquire, the LL.M. in International Law places great emphasis on honing practical legal skills, such as in legal research and writing, but also highly transferable skills, including presentation and interpersonal skills. 

Moreover, our location at the heart of international legal affairs in Geneva offers an array of opportunities for legal internships, traineeships and employment. Indeed, students from the Graduate Institute have a strong track record of gaining employment in the legal profession, international and non-governmental organisations, government ministries and diplomacy, as well as various private sector destinations. 

The features of the LL.M. Programme which help to illustrate our commitment to your career can be found here.