German Law - Master of Laws
The Master's degree course is aimed at international graduates who wish to specialize in German law. The two-semester course has a strong focus on European law and therefore differs from most Master's courses in German law in Germany. European law is becoming an increasingly important part of legal training. Particularly in civil, constitutional and administrative law, it is hardly possible to study German law in isolation without reference to European law.
The Master's degree course is aimed at international graduates who wish to specialize in German law. The two-semester course has a strong focus on European law and therefore differs from most Master's courses in German law in Germany. European law is becoming an increasingly important part of legal training. Particularly in civil, constitutional and administrative law, it is hardly possible to study German law in isolation without reference to European law.
Right from the start, students have to decide whether they want to focus their studies on private, criminal or public law. Two basic modules provide an introduction to German law, while the second semester is devoted exclusively to in-depth study. One of the prerequisites for the course is sufficient German language skills, as courses in law, a subject with a strong national focus despite all European and international influences, are still only offered in German. Upon successful completion, Osnabrück University awards the degree "Master of Laws (LL.M.) German Law".
The Master's degree course in German Law is free of charge.
For the degree course, proof of successful completion of a law degree at a university outside the Federal Republic of Germany is required. Sufficient German language skills are also required. Further information on the access requirements can be found in the admission regulations.
This subject is free of admission.
International applicants with foreign certificates apply via uni-assist. Basic application information can be found under Information for international applicants.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
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This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.