Law (Staatsexamen) at Heidelberg University

Students of law work methodically to build solid knowledge of current law (legal dogmatics), and learn how to apply this to legal cases. The degree programme in law equips students with skills required to work systematically and conceptually to understand and apply legal concepts. The course also covers the relevant historical, philosophical and theoretical foundations of law.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; Staatsexamen; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

In the first three semesters (foundation degree), students attend lectures, practice classes and working groups in which course content is applied to legal cases from within the three main areas of law: civil law, criminal law and public law. Students also study another foundational subject.

Career pathways

contracts, compensation, family, inheritance and employment law). Graduates of law might also pursue a career in politics, business, the media, in associations and international organisations.

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