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LLM European and International Law (MEIL) at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

One-year international master's programme in European and international law (MEIL), taught in English and run with ten European partner universities. It prepares graduates for international legal careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)  |  Study mode: English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Winter semester at Hamburg with an introductory module and compulsory modules in public international law and human rights, EU law and European business law; specialisation modules in the spring semester at Hamburg or a partner university.

Career pathways

International careers in multinational law firms, companies, organisations and government authorities, and academic or doctoral careers in law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First degree in law of 240 credit points and English proficiency (TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5; exempt if native speaker or previous English-taught degree).

EUR 7,000 for the whole programme. Tuition for the whole programme; the university semester contribution is charged in addition. Source

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)

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