LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law (TRAIL+)

The TRAIL+ program is a non-consecutive LL.M. in Trade and Investment Law program combined with a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in International Law and Economics program. Successful completion of the TRAIL+ program includes both the LL.M. and DAS components. Upon the successful conclusion of the TRAIL+ program, the student is awarded an LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law, as well as a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in International Law and Economics.

Coursework accounts for 75 ECTS and the mandatory master’s thesis is awarded 15 ECTS. 

• A one-year intensive graduate program (can also be taken part-time over three years)
• Teaching and guidance from world-class scholars and practitioners from leading universities, international organizations, think tanks and law firms
• 90 ECTS credits (course work 75 ECTS + thesis 15 ECTS)
• Upon graduation, you join a vibrant alumni network with over 600 members worldwide

Faculty of Law of the University of Bern.

List of in-house faculty and of external faculty.

To be considered for admission to the TRAIL+ program at the World Trade Institute, you are required to have completed a degree in law (licentiate or master's degree), or have a degree that is deemed equivalent, i.e. a degree in law which entitles you to sit for the bar exam or equivalent in your country of origin.

To apply for the TRAIL+ and for a detailed list of requirements, please use our online application form.

Tuition for the TRAIL+ programme is CHF 21,000 for both full and part-time studies.

Tuition payments are not required until you have been accepted to the program. You may benefit from either one of the following two payment methods:

• A 2% discount is applied if you pay your entire tuition fee prior to the first day of the program.
• Alternatively, the first instalment (1/3 of your tuition fee) is due prior to the first day of the program, the second instalment (1/3 of your tuition fee) is due prior to the first day of the second semester and the third instalment (1/3 of your tuition fee) is due following spring break.
• No discounts apply to tuition paid in instalments.
• For questions please contact info.wti@unibe.ch