Career Opportunities

With a Master in Law (MLaw), you can pursue any legal career path. Below is a list of interesting career opportunities:
•    Legal career (CH) + options across Europe
•    Traditional legal roles such as Judge or Prosecutor
•    Leadership or advisory roles in federal, cantonal, and municipal administration
•    Management Consultant / Auditor

Legal Career: Start your legal career as a legal assistant, supporting attorneys in their daily work. You will conduct legal research, prepare documents, and contribute to solving complex legal issues. The MLaw programme at HSG provides a solid foundation for successfully passing the bar exam and pursuing a career as a lawyer, notary, or in the public prosecutor's office. However, even without passing the bar exam, you have the option of working as a paralegal in a law firm.

Court: As a court clerk, you support judges in the preparation and drafting of court decisions. Your responsibilities include the legal analysis of cases, drafting decision proposals, and documenting procedural processes. This role often serves as a preparation for the bar exam and provides deeper insights into legal practice.

Consulting: As a corporate lawyer, you advise companies on a wide range of legal issues, particularly in the areas of compliance and corporate governance. You assist in the drafting and review of contracts, ensure compliance with legal regulations, and resolve complex legal matters. A specialization in tax consulting or auditing, with a focus on legal aspects, is also possible. This career path offers various specialization options and a diverse workday.

NGOs and International Organizations: In NGOs and international organizations, you can focus on specific legal issues and work in policy development as well as legal consulting. These positions provide the opportunity to advocate for socially relevant issues while making a meaningful contribution to the development of international law. At the same time, they open further career paths in politics or diplomacy.

Academic Career: An academic career often starts with a position as a research assistant or doctoral candidate, where you write scholarly papers and contribute to research projects. In this role, you deepen your expertise in a specific area of law and further develop your methodological and analytical skills. As your academic career progresses, you may pursue a professorship, lead your own research projects, and significantly influence the development of legal discourse. Additionally, this career path offers you the opportunity to engage in international collaborations and establish yourself in global academic networks.

Upon completion of the master's program, you will be equipped for legal training as well as for careers in the private and public sectors, as well as in international settings.