LLM Law and Computer Science at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

Discover the fascinating connection between law and computer science at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg! Immerse yourself in an exciting degree program that will give you the expertise to master the challenges of the digital world and succeed in a future-oriented industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law | Duration: 2 semesters (1 year) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The program consists of three elements: (1) Computer Science, (2) Information Systems and (3) Law. It is offered as a full-time course of study over two semesters with a modular structure. For further information, please consult the program website and the module handbook.

Career pathways

Graduates of the First State Examination planning to pursue traditional legal careers will acquire additional skills in the technical, economic, and legal foundations of digitalization – skills which are in great demand on the labor market. At the same time, challenging career opportunities in future-oriented fields of work at the interface of computer science and law are also open to graduates of this program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.08.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: The program is aimed at law school graduates. Admission to the program is not subject to local admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Admission requirements are (1.) passing the First State Examination in Law and the University Examination in Law (JUP) each with a score of at least 6.5 points (grade level „befriedigend“) or a comparable degree from a German or foreign university and (2.) successful completion of the qualification assessment procedure (cf. Appendix 1 FPO LLM JurInf/JurIT). Language: Applicants who have not graduated in Germany or do not have a German university entrance qualification also require proof of proficiency in German equivalent to level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (in particular Goethe certificate C2:GDS or telc Deutsch C2) or comparable proof (DSH-3 oder TestDaF 5) at the time of application. More detailed information on how to apply for a Master’s degree program is available on the following website: https://master.fau.eu

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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