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Career Opportunities

Master in International Law (MIL)

The University of St. Gallen has an outstanding track record in getting its graduates into gainful employment. The MIL partakes in this success. MIL graduates often pursue steep careers in the public and the private sector.

The MIL opens the door to a wide array of attractive positions, preparing students for professional careers in multinational corporations, government, diplomacy, international organizations, business consulting, NGOs, and other private and public institutions.

The MIL is designed to offer its graduates an international perspective. MIL students often aspire to an international career in a global environment, rather than to practice as a local attorney-at-law. The MIL also opens the door to further academic studies, including the PhD programme of the Law School, subject to substantive requirements and the availability of PhD supervision.

Successful international careers may depend on multiple postgraduate factors, but the MIL offers its alumnae and alumni a lasting bond. The MIL community transcends the time of graduate studies at our university, offering lifelong union, friendship, and a firm place in the University of St. Gallen network.

Career Opportunities Overview

Examples of Professional Fields

Consulting
for example in Business Development, Compensation and Benefit, Compliance, Data Analytics, Forensic Technology, Risk, Regulations, Sustainability, Strategy

Diplomacy and Political Advisory
for example Attachee, First Secretary, Legal Advisory, Policy Advisory
 
Law
for example in Asylum Law, Digital Law, Financial Markets Law, Humanitarian Law, Migration Law, Investigation, Tax Law, Trade Law
 

Possible Entry-Level Positions

Companies 
Strategy and consulting companies 
  • Compliance Officer
  • Contract Manager
  • Legal Counsel
  • Project Manager in Business Development 
  • Sustainability Manager
  • Consultant Compensation and Benefits
  • Consultant Digital Law 
  • Consultant Financial Services 
  • Risk Consultant
  • Strategy Analyst
  • Trainee in Forensic Technology and Data Analytics 
Diplomacy
Public Sector / NGOs
  • Candidate Diplomatic Career
  • Trainee 
  • Academic Intern
  • Financial Analyst
  • Legal Advisor
  • Operations Officer
  • Project Officer
  • Policy Advisor 
  • Regional Coordinator 
  • Scientific Collaborateur
  • Treaty negotiator
“The MIL is ideal for students keen on honing their profile in law and pursuing an international career.”
Prof. Dr. Thomas Burri
Academic Director
Professor for International Law and European Law

Career and Corporate Services (CSC)

The experts at the Career & Corporate Services support students in the different stages of their career planning – by one-on-one interview training, CV optimization or numerous workshops and other career events. Furthermore, they assist students with specific information about work permit regulations in Switzerland for their respective nationalities.

Career Days

During the Career Days our students can apply for workshops, interviews, presentations or social activities and get to know potential employers they are interested in! 

Legal: Legal Career Days - discover more   
Industry: Industry Career Days - discover more
Tech: Tech Career Days - discover more

For more industries - discover more 

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