Apply to our MAS in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law!

As of this academic year, the MTJ’s has a new format that introduces several novelties and opportunities for our students.

New mandatory core courses – spread over the two semesters – cover central theoretical and practical issues in the fields of transitional justice. They are complemented with a large offer of optional courses on issues like the role of civil society during transitions, memorialization or cultural heritage in post-conflict.

Extracurricular activities enrich the programme with a series of events on the United Nations human rights mechanisms with Geneva-based experts and practitioners, and a ‘Voices from the Ground’ series that provides a platform for our students to interact with practitioners and activists who contribute to transitional justice's everyday making.

The MTJ is organized around small and intimate learning communities, creating an exceptional learning environment where some of the most diverse, experienced and academically qualified students have access to a prestigious faculty composed of leading academics and renowned experts and practitioners working for international organizations and NGOs who are in touch with the latest developments and debates.

Weekly tutorials given by our Teaching Assistants allow students to revise and discuss concepts and issues addressed in the core courses and prepare for the exams.

As a human rights and peacebuilding hub, Geneva offers a broad range of conferences and public events featuring key experts and topics, as well as providing access to leading actors in the field.

With more than 70 public events, expert seminars and conferences organized every year, we host some of the world’s leading academics and practitioners who share their research, views and experiences with our students and directly touch upon topics addressed in the programme.

The MTJ provides the necessary legal and practical skills for a successful career in
inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations dealing with transitional justice, human rights, the rule of law, peace negotiations or international criminal justice, as well as in public administration, international tribunals or academic institutions.

You can apply via a straightforward online form. The online application comprises the following four steps:

• Decide whether to apply (1) without a scholarship, (2) with a full scholarship; (3) with a partial scholarship
• Complete the application form
• Attach the required documents
• Submit your application

Make sure you have all the requested information and documents before starting your application!