LLM Master of Laws at University of Mannheim

The Master of Laws program, with a period of study of two years, was introduced in the fall semester 2011. It is offered by the Department of Law in cooperation with the Business School, both of which are regularly ranked at the top. It trains students at the University of Mannheim to a high standard in law and business administration and economics. The program has a modular structure.

Faculty: School of Law and Economics  |  Department: Department of Law  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); 120 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall semester (September)  |  Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

It consists of one mandatory module in Law as well as one elective module in Law and one in Business Administration/Economics respectively. In the third semester, students can choose to study abroad at one of our partner universities. Instead, they can also choose to attend lectures in English (in the fields of business and economic law and/or business administration and economics) or participate in courses that teach key competencies. A master’s thesis is required to complete the program.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Master of Laws program can choose between many different professions and are particularly sought-after for positions that combine law with business administration. If they specialize in Tax and Accounting, they are particularly qualified to work as tax advisors or auditors.

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