Master of
Law, Economic law, Right of public action, Civil and criminal law
MASTER OF LAW*:
The Master of Law follows the Bachelor programme to complete students' basic legal training. Graduates can therefore enter the job market directly. Thanks to the range of available electives and the dissertation, students may have the opportunity to gain general knowledge in various legal fields.
THEMATIC MASTER'S PROGRAMMES*:
- Economic law: focuses on topics relating to business, finance, taxation and competition
- Civil and criminal law: focuses on topics relating to family law, inheritance, legal responsibility, offences and criminal justice
- Public law: focuses on topics relating to the public interest, public services, the social sector and the environment
*This programme is available in a bilingual format (Geneva/Basel).
Programme length
1.5 years (3 semesters)
Language of instruction
French
Courses in English.
Passive knowledge of German is strongly recommended.
Conditions of registration
Admission Conditions
A Bachelor of Law from a Swiss university or an equivalent foreign law degree.
Applications
Deadline for Fall Semester for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2025
(30 April 2025 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)
Deadline for Spring Semester: to be checked on the website of the Admissions Office
Master of Law, Economic law, Right of public action, Civil and criminal law
- 6 core courses (36 credits)
- 6 electives (36 credits)
- Dissertation and seminar (18 credits):
- The dissertation is written as part of a seminar; however, students may write their dissertation outside the seminar (12 credits) and supplement it with an additional elective (6 credits).
Videos
civil and criminal law
economic law
right of public action
Student testimonials
Laws
Mobility
Professional Prospects
Private or public sector jurist, lawyer, solicitor, judge, legal advisor in government or non-governmental organisations, etc.
Contact information
Ms Caterina Gidari Wassmer
T. +41 (0)22 379 85 63
Ms Bita Bertossa
T. +41 (0)22 379 86 07
Ms Youmna Colin-Osta
T. +41 (0)22 379 84 87
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