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Law (Erste juristische Prüfung / Staatsexamen) at University of Potsdam

University of Potsdam, Germany

Programme overview

A law degree concluding with the Erste juristische Prüfung (first state examination), offered by the Faculty of Law with an integrated Bachelor of Laws.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

What you will study

Law studied through practical cases, including civil law and other core areas, with electives in tax law, media law and law of digitalisation.

Career pathways

Careers in the justice system, business and administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung); admission restriction (NC) or open admission for each semester is listed in the annual admission information.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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