Program Overview

University of Geneva Faculty of Law Doctoral Program

The Faculty of Law at the University of Geneva offers a doctoral program that provides support and mentoring to doctoral students. The highest degree awarded by the Faculty, the doctorate requires in-depth and original individual research work leading to the writing of a thesis (monograph) over a maximum period of five years. Admission is based on application, and applications are open to holders of a full university degree in law or equivalent qualifications.

Conditions for Admission

• Informations destinées aux doctorant-es (pdf)
• Règlement d'études
• Règlement détudes du doctorat en droit (PhD in Law)

Procedure for Registration and Enrollment

• Immatriculation
• Taxes universitaires

Cotutelle de Thèse

• Informations
• Soutien financier

PhD Students

During the Thesis

• Charte du Doctorant-e
• Comité Consultatif
• Centrale des thèses
• Ressources financières
• Documents modèles
• CUSO
• Encouragement de la relève

Defense

• Annonce de soutenances
• Documents modèles (mise en page de la thèse)

After the Defense

Steps to be Taken

1. Request the issuance of an imprimatur number after receiving the letter from the Faculty.
2. Follow the procedures described in the Archive ouverte documentation.
3. Remain enrolled until receiving the diploma sent by the UNIGE Diploma Office, which confers the title of Doctor of Law.
4. Consult the information on publication in the Collection Genevoise.
5. Consult the information on Open Access and financing.

Thesis

Ongoing Theses

• To be announced

Defended Theses

• List of theses defended at the Faculty

Awards

• List of awards for doctoral students

Research News

The Faculty of Law has a fund for members of the academic community and calls for projects on Open Research Data.

Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law is located at Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve 40, 1211 Genève 4. It comprises various departments, research centers, and platforms, including the Ecole d'avocature (ECAV) and the Plateforme pour le droit international de l'eau douce.

Research Areas

The Faculty of Law offers researchers and doctoral students a conducive environment in terms of documentary resources and mutual intellectual stimulation. It is active in areas such as digital law, technology and legislative evaluation, banking and financial law, international humanitarian law and human rights, European law, art law, and environmental law.

Obtaining a Doctorate in Law

Obtaining a doctorate in law demonstrates an aptitude for high-level legal research, which is essential for an academic career and valuable in various legal professions, particularly in law firms, international or non-governmental organizations, and in the private sector.