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De Dycker, Stéphanie
Belgium and Switzerland
"The MIDS is unique in the sense that it combines a private international law with a public international law approach. Indeed, in the framework of the general course, we examine the same type of procedural issues (jurisdiction, provisional remedies, etc) across different dispute settlement mechanisms, in the fields of international commercial arbitration, interstate disputes and investment arbitration. We thus acquire not only a general and complete view of the mechanisms available for each type of dispute, but also a good understanding of the specificities of each such mechanism. This appears to reflect what will be asked from us in practice."
My preference also went to the MIDS because of its practical approach: the lectures cover practical legal questions and are taught by professors who are also reputable arbitrators and lawyers; in addition, the participation in international moot court competitions as well as in international arbitration advocacy trainings constitute excellent opportunities to learn many things concerning pleadings in arbitration proceedings, drafting legal arguments and team work. Things that were not the subject of my regular studies and that could - and should - always be improved.
Lastly, we participate in many conferences, have career events and make visits to institutions active in the field of international dispute resolution; this enables us to meet practioners and create the professional network that seems essential to gain access to what is often called the 'club of international arbitration.'
For all these reasons, I consider the MIDS to be an excellent investment for my professional career. It is not merely a high-profile post-graduate training in law; it is also an excellent preparation for practicing law in the field of international dispute resolution, and I am eager to start."
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