Reasons to Study Law in Osnabrück

Why study law?

There is no single reason to study law. People are motivated by a variety of factors. Whether it is the desire to use their legal knowledge to make the world a better place, the need for a stable and socially respected career, or a passion for debate. At the same time, the reasons that led a person to study law do not necessarily have to align with the reasons they complete their studies.

What matters, therefore, is not why a person begins studying law, but why they complete their studies. One reason for this may be the enjoyment of legal methodology and legal reasoning. The variety of potential careers awaiting a person after graduation can also be a motivating factor.

Why study in Osnabrück?

There are at least four good reasons that set the School of Law at Osnabrück University apart and distinguish it from many other universities:

Tutors

During orientation week, first-year students are assigned tutors from the student council. These tutors are available to offer advice and support both during orientation week and afterward.

Study Groups

Study groups meet throughout the semester alongside lectures and are an important part of the course schedule. This is where students apply the theoretical knowledge gained in lectures to real-world cases, thereby preparing for exams.

Specialized Training

The program in Osnabrück focuses on business law and European law and can be combined with forward-looking courses in digitalization and legal tech. After completing the core curriculum, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in these areas and specialize in them.

Supplementary Certificate in Business

Whether as a lawyer in a commercial law firm, an in-house counsel, or a judge in a commercial criminal division—a basic understanding of Business Administration and Economics is a prerequisite in many legal professions. An interdisciplinary perspective that looks beyond the legal “boundaries” also broadens one’s horizons and opens up new perspectives for academic study and research.

Students in the School of Law therefore have the opportunity to earn the Certificate in Economics by successfully completing three courses of their choice from the course offerings.

University projects also address current issues relevant to legal practice, and you are welcome to volunteer your time to participate in them.

For example, the “Legal Tech Lab Osnabrück” project was recently launched. It addresses the fact that digitalization is leading to profound changes in the legal services market. The project examines the resulting implications for university education and the professional requirements for lawyers.

The Law and Economics Library and the law department libraries offer a wide range of legal literature and comfortable study spaces. The libraries’ central location and extended hours ensure easy access and usability.

The library of the European Legal Studies Institute is one of the best-equipped specialized libraries for European and foreign law in Germany and is also used by many law students from other universities.