Maryse has a very distinguished academic background. After obtaining her JD from the University of London (graduating 5th in her class), she won the prestigious Draper's Company Scholarship (only one winner per year) to do an LL.M in constitutional law and litigation at William & Mary Law School. Maryse then obtained an LL.M in international law and litigation from NYU Law School.

Maryse is also the recipient of a highly coveted research scholarship to Cambridge (only 2 winners per year) where she studied comparative constitutional law. She also received a diploma in comparative law from the Sorbonne in Paris.