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• trainÌýlegal experts in analyzing and applying the diverse mechanisms of justice – criminal, reparative, institutional, or hybrid – designed to address international crimes and serious human rights violations

• primary focus is placed on strengthening knowledge and preparing students for future professional activities

Launching in 2026–2027, the LLM–Master of Advanced Studies in International Crimes, Justice and Human Rights builds on two decades of excellence in postgraduate education at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. Developed from the former MAS in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (offered since 2016–2017), this new programme reflects the Geneva Academy’s continued commitment to evolving with global justice challenges.

• Core courses
• Optional courses
• Professionalizing activities (curricular internship or participation in a moot court competition)
• MAS final paper
• Extracurricular activities

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Careers and Alumni

Graduates of the LLM – MAS in International Crimes, Justice and Human Rights are equipped to work in international criminal courts, transitional justice mechanisms, and human rights institutions, as well as in national systems dealing with accountability and reparation.

They pursue careers within:

• International organizations and accountability mechanisms (OHCHR, UN investigative bodies, ICC, IOM, UNIDIR)
• NGOs working on justice, peacebuilding, and victims’ rights
• Ministries of justice and foreign affairs
• Regional and hybrid courts and human rights bodies
• Academic and policy institutions

They join a strong alumni community of Geneva Academy graduates active in promoting justice, accountability, and human rights worldwide.

CHF 18'000.-

Candidates should have:

• A full degree in law or an equivalent degree
• A strong academic record
• An interest in the subject areas of the programme
• Proficiency in English (level C1)

Professional experience in a field related to the programme is an asset

• A colour copy of your passport. It is not sufficient to submit a copy of your ID
• Your curriculum vitae in English
• A cover letter explaining your interest in and potential contribution to the programme (no longer than two pages)
• Two letters of recommendation in English. These letters need to have an official letterhead from the university, company or organization, be dated and have a signature. They need to be recent (not older than six months) and should be an original pdf or (if you only have a physical copy) a clear scan (not a photograph)
• Colour copies of relevant degrees and diplomas (with an officially certified translation when not in English or French)
• Colour copies of official records of university examinations taken and grades obtained (with an officially certified translation when not in English or French)
• If you are currently enrolled in a university programme, please include an attestation by the relevant university of your current enrolment with an official record of the latest university examinations taken and grades obtained
• Language tests (less than 2 years old) – TOEFL, IELTS –
• PDF documents related to Career plan and Awards/Grants/Prizes (download the files, complete and then upload them on the application portal)

For further information about the application process, please read Application guidelines.ÌýPlease note that we will accept scholarship applications only until 16 January 2026.

• Core courses supported by tutorials to strengthen conceptual understanding and prepare for assessments
• Optional courses allowing students to tailor their studies according to their particular interests
• Professionalizing activities
• Writing of an MAS final paper