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September 2025 - August 2026
Study Mode Full-time
Application start 4 November 2024
Application end 15 January 2025
Application end (with scholarship) 15 January 2025

Entry Requirements

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Candidates must have:

  • A degree in law or an equivalent degree in a field relevant to transitional justice (such as international relations, political science, philosophy, sociology, anthropology or history) if the applicant has a significant amount of training in public international law and courses related to our programme (e.g. international human rights law, international criminal law)
  • A solid academic record
  • A demonstrable interest in transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law (professional experience, internships, summer schools, conferences attended, publications, etc.)
  • A sound command of English (level C1). You must be able to show, via a recognized test, that your English is of a high enough standard to successfully engage with and complete your course at the Geneva Academy. This requirement does not apply if (1) your mother tongue is English; (2) you have taken an English-taught bachelor’s or master’s degree; (3) you have at least two years’ professional or academic experience in an English-speaking environment

A Comprehensive Assessment

Each application is considered in its entirety, including transcripts, extracurricular and voluntary activities, work experience, personal background, letters of recommendation, cover letter and language skills.

In considering each individual, the Admissions Committee seeks not only to identify characteristics that are important to academic success in the programme, but also other qualities that promote diversity and excellence in the student body.

It is the reponsibilty of each applicant to make sure that their application is complete. If any of the required documents are missing, the application will not be considered.

Note for Native French Speakers

Most courses are taught in English. Some exams can be taken in French and questions in class may be asked in either language. The MTJ paper can be written in French.

Core Courses

Core courses are mandatory and are spread over the two semesters. They cover central theoretical and practical issues in the fields of transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law.

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Nelson Mandela Moot Court

Participation in this moot court allows students to put in practice the notions and legal tools they have learned in class. It is also an opportunity to explore issues of redress and accountability that form part of transitions following armed conflict or massive human rights abuses.

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Study Trip

In the second semester students have the opportunity to go on a study trip to learn about leading institutions and organizations active in the field of transitional justice.

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Student Life

Our Master in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law is organized around intimate learning communities enabling close interaction between students and professors.

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The Geneva Academy engages with many international organization involved in human rights and it facilitates our engagement with them too.

Shiva Sharifzad

Consultant on Gender-based Violence, United Nations Population Fund