Bilingual Master of
Laws
is a joint programme with the Law Faculty of the University of Basel. It combines language skills and legal knowledge and enables students to obtain a degree from two Swiss universities. Students enrol either in Geneva or Basel and take courses at both universities (min. 30 ECTS credits from each).
Bilingual curriculum is available in the following programmes:
MASTER OF LAW (FREIES MASTERSTUDIUM)
THEMATIC PROGRAMMES:
- International and European law (Transnationales Recht)
- Public right of action (Verwaltungsrecht)
- Civil and criminal law (Generalis)
- Economic law (Wirtschaftsrecht)
Programme length
1.5 years (3 semesters)
Languages of instruction
German, French
Some courses in English.
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
Bilingual Master of Laws
- Bilingual Master of Laws (90 credits):
- In each of the two law faculties (at least 30 credits)
Dissertation and seminars (22 credits)
- Bilingual Thematic Master of Laws (90 credits):
In each of the two law faculties (at least 30 credits)
Courses relating to the chosen theme (at least 30 credits)
Dissertation and seminar (22 credits)
The dissertation is written as part of a seminar; however, students may write their dissertation outside the seminar (16 credits) and supplement it with an additional elective (6 credits).
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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