Master of Laws in German Law for Foreign Graduates
Research-oriented Master’s programme specialising in German legal expertise for international lawyers.
Best for:Best for international law graduates with a strong academic background in law, seeking to specialise in German legal systems and research.
Overview
This Master of Laws (LLM) programme at the University of Passau is designed for foreign graduates with a law degree, offering in-depth training in the German legal system. Taught entirely in German, it combines foundational courses in Civil and Constitutional Law with a focus on scientific research methods, culminating in a Master’s thesis. The programme leverages the university’s multicultural environment and strong reputation in law, while also providing integrated German language support and internship guidance. It is ideal for applicants seeking to specialise in German law with a research-oriented approach.
What you'll do
- Complete foundational courses in Civil Law and Constitutional Law, each spanning two semesters.
- Participate in a Scientific Methods module, including writing a seminar paper and delivering a presentation.
- Select three elective courses from Civil Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, International Aspects of German Law, or Principles of Law.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master’s thesis as part of the programme.
- Engage in a multicultural learning environment with international and German law students.
- Optionally complete voluntary internships to gain practical experience in the legal field.
Requirements
Degree required: University entrance qualification with a law degree equivalent to a German long-cycle undergraduate law qualification at the Master’s level (e.g., Erste Juristische Prüfung/Staatsexamen – Bavarian state examination for law).
Degree offered: Master of Laws (LLM)
Language: German; B2 level required (e.g., Goethe-Zertifikat B2, TestDaF TDN 3, DSH-1, or equivalent). No minimum English proficiency required.
Instruction: German
- Proven academic background in law with a focus on undergraduate legal studies.
- Strong proficiency in German language (B2 level or equivalent).
- Ability to conduct independent legal research and write academic papers.
- Applicants must hold a law degree equivalent to a German long-cycle undergraduate law qualification.
- No nationality restrictions; open to applicants from all countries.
- No age restrictions mentioned.
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How to apply
Deadline: 15 April - 15 July (for winter semester)
Applicants must submit their application through the official university portal. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of German language proficiency (B2 level), a copy of their law degree certificate, and any additional academic transcripts. The application process and further details are available on the university’s application website.
- Completed application form
- Proof of German language proficiency (B2 level)
- Copy of law degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport-sized photograph
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