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Staatsexamen Rechtswissenschaft (Law) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

State-examination degree in law for those who want to become lawyer, public prosecutor, notary or judge, studying the origin, interpretation and application of law.

Faculty: Fachbereich 03 - Rechts- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Staatsexamen (state examination))  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Basic studies cover compulsory foundations of civil law, public law and criminal law including their historical and philosophical references; during the first four semesters students write end-of-semester exams that count towards the final result.

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Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus) (in the 1st subject semester). Interest in texts, language, argumentation and social, political and economic topics. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early June to 15 July; summer semester: early December to 15 January. Places in the 1st subject semester are allocated 80% by the grade of the university entrance qualification and 20% by waiting time.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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