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LLM German Law for Foreign Graduates (Deutsches Recht für ausländische Studierende) at University of Passau

University of Passau, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Laws on German law for foreign law graduates, preparing them to advise on German law in international law firms and to handle German matters connected with their home legal system.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Passau, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Three modules: a basic course in private law or public law (two semesters, with exercises), a scientific working seminar with a term paper and presentation, and an elective module with courses in private law, public law, criminal law, international aspects of German law and legal foundations.

Career pathways

Typical careers are in international law firms in the home country advising on German law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Above-average law degree from a foreign university and top 25% of the cohort; German at CEFR B2. Direct application via the Campus portal; winter semester application period from 15 April to 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 2 semesters (1 year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-passau.de/bewerbung-einschreibung

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