The Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law in a Nutshell

Olivier Chamard / Geneva Academy

What

The Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ) is:

• An intensive one-year course aimed at educating around 30 highly qualified and open-minded students annually in the field of transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law
• An in-depth study of the following areas: human rights, rule of law, institutional reform, social transformation, and criminal justice
• An interdisciplinary programme that combines legal, political, historical, anthropological, philosophical and field perspectives
• A prestigious faculty composed of leading academics and renowned experts and practitioners working for international organizations and NGOs who are abreast of the latest developments and debates
• An ongoing focus on practice via exchanges with practitioners, work on concrete case scenarios and the possibility for several students to carry out research internships and participate in a moot court
• A tailored-made curriculum that allows students to choose among different tracks according to their interests and career objectives
• An international, multicultural and diverse student body with a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, experiences and motivations
• Access to our events which provide a critical and scholarly forum for experts and practitioners to discuss and debate topical issues in transitional justice, human rights and international criminal law
• A degree conferred by two prestigious academic institutions
• The foundation for a successful career in national, international, governmental, inter- and non-governmental organizations, as well as academic institutions dealing with transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law

Why

10 reasons for choosing the MTJ at the Geneva Academy:

• Leading institution in the field of transitional justice and human rights
• Acquisition of a solid and unique expertise in the different facets of transitional justice (legal, political, historical, philosophical) and developments in this field
• Forms high-level professionals in the field of transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law qualified to work as academics, staff members or field workers for inter-governmental, governmental, and non-governmental organizations
• Familiarity with a wide range of thematic, country/regional and comparative approaches
• Combination of theory and practice
• A personal teaching style that encourages interaction between students and lecturers
• Specialized supervised research for the Master’s thesis
• One-to-one career counselling and advice
• Ties with leading actors in the field of transitional justice and human rights
• A unique human experience during which all those involved (students, faculty and resident staff) develop long-term bonds

How

• 60 ECTS Credits
• Core courses throughout the year on human rights, rule of law, institutional reform, social transformation, and criminal justice (45 ECTS Credits)
• A year-long focus on practical issues and cases
• A Spring School that addresses cutting-edge issues in transitional justice (3 ECTS Credits)
• Tailored-made options during the second semester: academic research, clinical work or thematic focus (6 ECTS Credits)
• The writing of a master’s paper (6 ECTS Credits)
• A study trip to familiarize with the history of transitional justice
• A graduation ceremony