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LLM German Law (Deutsches Recht) at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

One-year master's programme in German law, taught in German, for lawyers who graduated abroad. It allows an individual specialisation and includes comparative-law elements. It does not qualify graduates for the state-regulated legal professions.

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

What you will study

Introductory compulsory modules (10 credits), one of five specialisation areas (35 credits) and a master's thesis.

Career pathways

An LL.M. gives a distinguishing qualification in the chosen field of law; it does not qualify for the state-regulated legal professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Foreign bachelor's or master's degree in law of 240 credit points; German-language proficiency for German-taught study; admission is restricted. Application 1 May to 15 June.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)

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