European Legal Practice LLM Joint Degree
Earn a joint Master of Laws in European Legal Practice across leading European universities.
Best for:Best for law graduates seeking an international academic experience with fluency in English and a focus on European comparative law.
Overview
The European Legal Practice LLM Joint Degree is a comprehensive four-semester programme run by Leibniz University Hannover in cooperation with esteemed partner institutions including Universidade de Lisboa and Université de Rouen. Students complete 120 ECTS across multiple academic environments, combining coursework in European law, comparative law, and specialized national jurisdictions. The curriculum includes specialized seminars, language training, integrated internships, and a Master's thesis focusing on European or international law. Graduates gain a deep cross-border legal perspective and professional readiness for international legal careers.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework representing 120 ECTS credits across primary and secondary consortium universities
- Participate in colloquia, tutorials, and specialized seminars on European legal practice
- Engage in language consolidation modules for both primary and secondary host countries
- Conduct independent research and present ongoing work within a legal seminar
- Draft and defend a Master's thesis focusing on European law, comparative law, or conflict of laws
Requirements
Degree required: Degree in law (at least three years of study/Bachelor's degree or state examination)
Degree offered: Master of Laws (LLM)
Language: English; C1 required (e.g., TOEFL iBT 95+, IELTS Academic 7.0, Cambridge C1 Advanced, or equivalent)
Instruction: English, German, French, or Portuguese depending on the consortium partner university
- Foundational knowledge in civil, public, or criminal law from prior legal studies
- Ability to engage with multi-jurisdictional legal texts and comparative legal frameworks
- Capacity for independent legal research and analytical writing
- Hold an eligible qualifying law degree
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Applicants must submit their application through the university's designated online portal within the specified application periods for EU or non-EU applicants. Ensure all mandatory academic and language certificates are uploaded prior to the deadline.
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- University degree certificates and transcripts
- Official language certificate (C1 English)
- Application form
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