Master of International Law and Economics

Organisation:: World Trade Institute
Ort, Bundesland, Land:: Bern, Bern area, Switzerland
Typ:: Full-/Part-time
Certificate:: MILE
Duration:: 2 Semester/s

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Programme

The Master of International Law and Economics (MILE) is the flagship programme of the WTI. The MILE programme uniquely combines perspectives on international law and economics to allow students to pursue in-depth studies on international trade regulation. The programme provides an opportunity to join a select group of young professionals and academics for an intensive year of academic year based on a curriculum that is geared towards interdisciplinary learning on international trade.

Compared to most other Master Programmes, the MILE Programme is more focused, goes more in depth and is taught with a strong applied perspective. We have a small resident faculty but bring in the world’s leading experts from private practice, international organisations and top universities. You will receive indispensable training from a global faculty of specialists in international law and economics. We attract students from all over the world, many of whom have an academic as well as professional background in international trade.

Pierre Sauvé
Deputy Managing Director and Director of Studies

Target audience

MILE is the right programme for you, if

you have completed a Master's degree in a relevant field, such as economics, law or international relations or an undergraduate degree combined with some professional expertise
you have a good working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
you are passionate about the law, economics and politics of international trade relations and are keen to take up a career in international economic governance

Emphases/Curriculum

There are several characteristics that set the MILE programme apart from other Master’s programmes:

The World Trade Institute draws on a remarkable faculty of leading experts and practitioners drawn globally.
The programme provides in-depth knowledge and rigorous training on international trade regulation.
The programme is interdisciplinary, combining economic, legal and international political economy perspectives on all it covers.
The WTI attracts students from all over the world, many of whom have an academic as well as a professional background in international trade.

The MILE timetable

The MILE programme consists of three terms of instruction (34 weeks) and a three-month period for writing the Master’s thesis.

Instruction starts in the second week of October and ends at the beginning of July of the following year with term breaks in December/January and April. The programme ends with the submission of a short Master’s thesis by the end of September. Each week of instruction consists of 20 hours of work in the classroom with continuous assignments.

The WTI has a distinguished record in assisting students in finding internships in leading international organizations, NGOs, law firms etc. after the third term.

Admission/Entrance requirements

Total fees approx.:	CHF 30,000

Selection Process The WTI accepts up to 50 applicants a year. The principal criterion for admissions is a sound academic and/or professional background in a discipline relating to the MILE program, preferably law, economics or international relations (either undergraduate degree plus some professional experience or completed Master studies or similar). The selection process is non-discriminatory as to country of origin, nationality, gender and age. We shall, however, seek to include students from developing and transitional countries, possibly with scholarships provided by donor organizations. We shall also seek a good mix of different professional and academic backgrounds. The Application The application package consists of the application form, two letters of recommendation, academic certificates in English, a curriculum vitae, a Statement of Purpose and a Personal Statement, where applicants should take particular care in outlining and discussing their reasons for wanting to pursue graduate work at the WTI. A personal interview can be part of the evaluation process. Applicants must submit English-language transcripts from each college or university attended showing their academic records as well as degrees earned and the dates these were awarded. A supplement explaining the grading system must accompany the transcript. Current students or recent graduates should submit letters of recommendations from two teachers. Applicants who have completed their degree more than three years ago should submit a letter from a current or former employer. Letters from family members, friends, or persons who are not well acquainted with the applicant should not be submitted. English Test It is imperative that applicants can document a sufficient level of English-language proficiency to be able to work and pass exams in English. Students whose first language is not English have to demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting their scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	not possible

MILE Thesis

Students are completing a master's thesis on a selected topic in the field of law and economics of international trade as part of their MILE studies. In conjunction with a tutor, a suitable topic for independent research will be developed. The work must be handed in by September 30 of the academic year in which the students complete the MILE program.

Every year, a few excellent thesis are written, that may even be published in a peer-reviewed journal. A selection of the MILE Thesis, that are graded with A or B, are published on the WTI website.

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Organisation

The World Trade Institute (WTI) is a center of advanced studies and a forum for interdisciplinary research and teaching in international trade law and economics, fostering interaction between students and professionals, and allowing researchers and practitioners to pool their expertise.

The joint centre of the Universities of Berne, Neuchatel and Fribourg (Switzerland) provides teaching, training, consulting and research in the field of International Trade Regulation. The WTI flagship academic programme is the Master of International Law and Economics (MILE).

The WTI hosts the national Centre of Competence in Research on International Trade Regulation. It shares its premises with the Department of Economic Law and induces close cooperation between the three institutions.

Study in Bern

Berne is situated at the heart of Europe in the Swiss Mittelland. The city of medieval arcades and fountains, on a peninsula surrounded by the green river Aare, is qualified as a UNESCO world heritage city. Once the center of the largest city-state of the northern Alps, it has been hosting the capital of modern Switzerland since 1848. It has a population of about 127’000. Although the working language of the WTI is English, the spoken language in Berne is Swiss German, in particular Berndütsch, and German is the written language.

The Bernese have a reputation for being calm and friendly. As a center of education, Berne attracts many young people, and there is a rich offering of concerts and culture. Berne has the world largest collection of Paul Klee paintings since Klee lived and worked here for many years. Swimming in the river Aare is the Bernese’s favourite summer activity.

The surroundings of Berne are rural. 16km2 of forests around the city centre offer opportunities for walking and recreation. Public Transportation in Switzerland is excellent and you will not need a car when living in Berne. Other Swiss cities as well as hiking and skiing areas are easily reachable by train.

Berne is a good location for reflection and for studies. Remember: This is where Einstein developed his theory of relativity!

World Trade Institute
Hallerstrasse 6
3012 Bern
Switzerland

+41 31 631 32 70

+41 31 631 3630

inquire@wti.org

www.wti.org

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