- 1976-1978 Law Study at the University of Geneva - 1979-1982 Law Study at the University of Zurich (Master of Law) - 1982-1983 Doctoral Study at the University of Zurich (PhD in Law) - 1983-1984 Extraordinary clerc at the District Court Gossau/SG - 1984-1985 Assistant in a Law Firm in Rorschach/SG (exam as Lawyer and Notary public) - 1988-1998 Flight School for Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating and Flight Instructor - 2001-2005 Habilitation at the University of St.Gallen |