International Master's Programme in Legal Theory (LLM)
Interdisciplinary LLM programme exploring digitalisation, AI, and global legal theory with European partners.
Best for:Best for law graduates or scholars from humanities/social sciences with a strong interest in legal theory, digital law, and comparative legal studies, seeking an interdisciplinary European perspective.
Overview
This Master of Laws (LLM) programme at Goethe University Frankfurt focuses on legal theory, blending Anglo-American Common Law and Civil Law traditions. It examines the impact of digitalisation, AI, and transnational law-making on legal systems, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding European constitutional traditions in a global context. Students engage in a unique European curriculum, combining core modules on jurisprudence, comparative law, and legal methods with elective modules on law and technology, global law, and normative orders. The programme leverages synergies with institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and the Normative Orders Research Centre, offering a rich academic environment with international guest lecturers and research opportunities abroad during the optional 'third term'.
What you'll do
- Complete three compulsory modules covering jurisprudence, comparative law, and legal methods.
- Select three elective modules from seven options, including law and technology, global law, and normative orders.
- Conduct and submit a Master’s thesis under supervision, with optional open-access publication for outstanding work.
- Engage in international winter/summer schools, conferences, and research stays at partner universities during the 'third term'.
- Participate in lectures and seminars led by renowned academics and legal practitioners.
- Collaborate with international scholars and institutions, including the Max Planck Institute and the Institute of Law and Finance.
Requirements
Degree required: A basic degree in law or a related field (e.g., arts, humanities, cultural, social, political, or economic studies) with a minimum duration of six semesters (180 ECTS).
Degree offered: Master of Laws (LLM)
Language: English proficiency at C1 level (IELTS Academic: 7.5 or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in legal research and writing (both Anglo-American and Civil Law traditions).
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills in legal theory.
- Experience in academic or professional research relevant to legal studies.
- Ability to engage with interdisciplinary legal topics, including digitalisation and AI.
- No minimum German language requirement.
- Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of professional or research experience outside their basic degree.
- Open to applicants from all countries.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2 November - 15 September (for winter semester)
Applicants must submit their application via email to l.schulz@jur.uni-frankfurt.de or through the programme’s official website. Required documents include a CV, proof of degree, English proficiency certificate, and a statement of purpose. Additional materials may be requested depending on the application.
- CV
- Proof of basic degree (transcripts, diploma)
- English proficiency certificate (IELTS Academic: 7.5 or equivalent)
- Statement of purpose or research proposal
- Proof of professional/research experience (if applicable)
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