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Rechtswissenschaft (Jura) – Erstes Staatsexamen with integrated LL.B. and LL.M. at European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)

European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Germany

Programme overview

Law degree leading to the First State Examination, with an integrated Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., German and European law) after six semesters and an integrated Master of Laws (LL.M.) after four further semesters. The programme is open admission and charges no tuition fees.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 10 semesters (6 semesters to integrated LL.B., 4 further semesters to integrated LL.M.)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Germany

What you will study

Core law studies in German and European law with learning-centre support and free exam preparation courses, culminating in the First State Examination.

Career pathways

The LL.B. and LL.M. open careers independent of the State Examination result; the State Examination leads to the legal traineeship (Referendariat) for lawyers, judges and notaries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A university entrance qualification (Abitur or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised for university entry in Germany). Admission is unrestricted (no numerus clausus). Proof of German proficiency (DSH or equivalent) for applicants educated abroad. Enrolment: winter semester 1 June to 15 September, summer semester 1 December to 15 March (15 July and 15 January for uni-assist applicants).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 10 semesters (6 semesters to integrated LL.B., 4 further semesters to integrated LL.M.)

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