Staatsexamen Law at University of Bonn

Generally speaking, law organizes human behavior through a framework of norms. The study of law addresses the challenges of legislation and jurisdiction, assesses them critically and develops alternative solutions.

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester) and Sommersemester (summer semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The objective of this study program is for students to understand the basic rules of the legal system and their application. The legal system includes written law as well as so-called customary law. The laws that have resulted from these basic rules form the foundation of the legal system.

Career pathways

Administration of justice (judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notary, corrections officer), administration (federal/regional/district governments, municipal administrations, financial/ customs/police administration, railway and postal services), business (auditor, industrial sector, trade, banking, insurance, industry and trade associations, publishers), diplomatic service, international organizations (UN, WHO, OECD, etc.)

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