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MIL double degree

The Law School partners with the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, offering Master’s students the chance to obtain an LL.M. through our Double Degree Programme!

Our partner institution

The Fletcher School is recognised worldwide as one of the top schools in international affairs. Not only do you receive a high-quality education, but by participating in two programmes with significantly different cultural backgrounds, you will also receive excellent preparation for an international career.

The curriculum

The selected students study for three semesters at the University of St.Gallen and for one semester at the Fletcher School in Medford, Massachusetts. As a result of the cooperation between the two schools and the mutual recognition of course work, it is possible for participants to complete a MIL, MLaw or MLE at the HSG and a Master of Laws in International Law (LLM) at The Fletcher School in just two years. 

As the students are at Fletcher School in the spring semester, the previous interim fall semester could be used for working on thesis, or internships, etc. Student would still have to be enrolled in St.Gallen and pay semester-leave fees.

Students have option to stay a second semester to take additional courses and/or complete thesis.

Financials

You can get an idea of the cost for the DDP by consulting the overview provided by Fletscher School. Please note that the information there is calculated for a full academic year (two semesters). 

Our DDP students have successfully applied for scholarships in the past. Please be aware that the scholarships have not covered the full cost though. 

Eligibility Criteria

MIL, MLaw and MLE students can apply for the double degree programme with the prestigious Fletcher School. Admission criteria include:

Academic performance

Motivation and extracurricular involvement

Proficiency in English

Application Process

After beginning the MIL, MLaw or MLE programme, you can apply in early October.

Applicants need to submit the following materials:

- Essay 1 (For the topic refer to How to Apply | The Fletcher School)
- Essay 2 (For the topic refer to How to Apply | The Fletcher School)
- CV
- Language skills test: TOEFL (100), IELTS (7)
- 2-3 letters of recommendation, at least one from academia. As for the structure please refer to: How to Apply | The Fletcher School

Information sessions on the DDP

We hold information sessions in autumn semester on the university's  Double Degree Day (hybrid) as well as an online session on 27 March 2025. Please register with milunisg.ch for 27b March 2025.

Contact us at (milunisg.ch), if you consider applying for the DDP. 

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Monika Ritter-Fischer

M.A.

Administrative Leitung MIL

LS-HSG
Büro 26-003
Bodanstrasse 3
9001 St. Gallen
north