Master's Degree in German Law (LLM)
An internationally oriented Master of Laws programme specializing in German law for foreign law graduates.
Best for:Best for international law graduates seeking advanced academic training in German and European law.
Overview
The Master of Laws (LLM) in German Law at Justus Liebig University Giessen is a two-semester programme designed exclusively for international law graduates. Students explore various areas of German law, with options to focus on European, international, and comparative law. The curriculum includes weekly classes, certificate requirements, a Master's thesis, and an oral colloquium. Applicants must demonstrate advanced German language proficiency to successfully engage with the coursework.
What you'll do
- Attend a minimum of 12 hours of weekly classes per semester
- Obtain five required certificates through coursework
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis
- Participate in an oral colloquium defense
- Engage with international moot courts and academic excursions
Requirements
Degree required: LLB or equivalent law degree obtained abroad
Degree offered: Master of Laws (LLM)
Language: German; C1 level required via official certificate such as telc Deutsch B2 (or higher), ÖSD B2, Goethe-Zertifikat B2, or DSH-2
Instruction: German and English
- Advanced legal analysis and reasoning
- Prior legal education from a non-German institution
- Must hold a foreign law degree (LLB or equivalent)
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-02-28
Prepare all required application documents including your academic transcripts and German language certificates. Submit your application through the uni-assist online portal before the specified deadline for the chosen semester.
- CV
- LLB or equivalent degree certificate and transcripts
- Official German language proficiency certificate
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