Bilingual Master of Law (Joint Degree)
Pursue a bilingual Joint Degree in Law offered by the Universities of Basel and Geneva.
Best for:Best for law graduates seeking an bilingual legal education across the Universities of Basel and Geneva.
Overview
The bilingual Master of Law programme is jointly offered by the Universities of Basel and Geneva, providing a rigorous legal education across two linguistic regions of Switzerland. Designed for holders of a Bachelor of Law or equivalent, the curriculum enables students to develop fluency and legal expertise in both German and French. The coursework mirrors the standard Master of Law programmes at both participating faculties while offering an integrated bilingual perspective. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse professional opportunities within public administration, legal practice, and the private sector.
What you'll do
- Complete 90 ECTS credits distributed across the law faculties of Basel and Geneva
- Attend lectures, seminars, and interactive sessions conducted in German and French
- Fulfill examination requirements in the specific language prescribed by the offering faculty
- Engage in comparative legal analysis spanning multiple Swiss jurisdictions and linguistic traditions
- Draft and complete a master's thesis or equivalent culminating legal research work
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Law from a Swiss university or an equivalent degree
Degree offered: Master of Law
Language: Solid knowledge of German and French; examinations must be taken in the language of the offering faculty.
Instruction: German, French
- Solid command of German and French
- Foundation in legal principles and methodologies from undergraduate legal studies
- Ability to comprehend and analyze legal texts in two languages
- Holder of a Bachelor of Law from a Swiss university or an equivalent qualification
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How to apply
Deadline: 30. April / 30. November
Prospective students must apply through the university's online application portal by the specified deadlines. Ensure all required academic credentials and proof of prior degrees are submitted correctly.
- Bachelor of Law degree certificate or equivalent
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of identity
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