Master of Law (MLaw) in Legal Issues, Crime and Security of Information Technologies
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Student testimonial (in French)
General content
Information technologies are now an integral part of our day-to-day lives and changing all the time; understanding their implications therefore requires a multidisciplinary approach.
The Master of Law (MLaw) in Legal Issues, Crime and Security of Information Technologies (DCS), offered jointly by the Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration (FDCA) and the Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne), uses a cross-disciplinary approach to offer a cutting-edge programme aimed at understanding the problems raised by information technologies in legal, IT and criminal terms.
At a time when digitisation is taking over every sector, the range of skills acquired through the Master of Law (MLaw) in Legal Issues, Crime and Security of Information Technologies is an asset in the job market and responds to a clearly identified need among private companies and administrative bodies.
Practical information
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Organisers |
Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration (School of Law and School of Criminal Justice) |
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Contact |
Secrétariat de la Maîtrise |
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Degree awarded |
Master of Law (MLaw) in Legal Issues, Crime and Security of Information Technologies. The Master’s degree may be accompanied by a subject area according to previous studies (Juridical Sciences, Intelligence and Forensic Science, Information Management). |
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ECTS credits |
120 |
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Duration |
4 to 6 semesters |
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Teaching language |
French. Recommended level : C1. |
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Admission requirement |
The candidate must be the holder of a Bachelor of Law, a Bachelor of Science in Economics, a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science awarded by the University of Lausanne or another university degree or academic title judged to be equivalent. |
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Enrolment and final dates |
The degree course begins in the autumn semester only. |
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Part-time |
Possible under certain conditions. |
Career prospects
Alumni are regularly offered employment in a variety of sectors, including forensic services, data protection, audit firms, IT security businesses, administration, the judiciary, law firms, scientific research, and even communications or diplomacy. In addition, the Master of Law (MLaw) in Legal Issues, Crime and Security of Information Technologies provides access to a range of postgraduate courses, including for training as a barrister or notary in certain cases.
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Career prospects after studies
Information and testimonials from alumni
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"First job after study" survey (in French only)
The professional situation of graduates from Swiss universities
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From UNIL to working life (in French only)
Results of the survey specifically concerning UNIL graduates
Exchanges and mobility
Going on a university exchange is a unique and highly rewarding experience, provided you prepare well. The first thing to remember is that you need to start taking steps well in advance. For example, if you're planning to go away in your 3rd year of a bachelor's degree, you should start taking steps at the beginning of your 2nd year at the latest.
Subject to changes.
The French version prevails. Only the official texts should be considered binding.
Last update: 26 March 2024