Marco Donatsch

Prof. Dr. Marco Donatsch is a Professor of Constitutional, Administrative, and Public Procedural Law at the Kalaidos Law School, part of the Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences in Zurich. He holds a part-time judicial role as a 50%-Pensum Verwaltungsrichter (Administrative Court Judge) for the Canton of Zurich. His career combines academic teaching with practical legal experience, including roles as a court clerk, attorney specializing in administrative law, and university research.

Education & Career: After completing a Master of Law (Lic. iur.), he authored a theoretical legal dissertation. His professional journey included early roles as a university assistant, Gerichtsschreiber (court clerk) at Zürich's Administrative Court, and attorney practice focusing on public law. He emphasizes the evolving role of legal education in non-traditional legal careers.

Research Focus: Specializes in administrative law's procedural frameworks, constitutional governance, and the practical application of legal systems in public administration. He advocates for law graduates' versatility in business and administrative roles beyond traditional attorney paths.

Professional Engagement: Actively contributes to legal education reform discussions, particularly regarding the relevance of attorney licensing (Anwaltspatent) for non-litigation legal careers. His dual role as professor and judge underscores his commitment to bridging academic theory and judicial practice.