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Staatsexamen Rechtswissenschaft (Law) at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

Nine-semester law programme leading to the First Legal Examination (Staatsexamen), covering civil, criminal and public law, with one of 11 specialisation areas chosen.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Foundation stage (semesters 1-3) with introductory and foundational courses and the three main areas of law; main stage (4-6) with further foundations; specialisation area study and exam preparation.

Career pathways

Work in business, politics or the media after the First Legal Examination; the classical legal professions require the second state examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is restricted (NC). Applications 1 June to 15 July (winter) and 1 December to 15 January (summer).

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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