European Master's in Law & Economics (EMLE)
An interdisciplinary joint Master's programme exploring the intersection of law and economics across multiple European and international universities.
Best for:Best for students with a background in law, economics, or business seeking an interdisciplinary international Master's degree.
Overview
The European Master's in Law & Economics (EMLE) is a full-time, one-year joint Master's programme coordinated by the University of Hamburg in cooperation with numerous international partner universities. The curriculum is structured around three trimesters, allowing students to study across up to three different locations while developing critical transversal skills in legal and economic analysis. Participants choose from three specialized tracks focusing on markets and regulators, public and international law, or innovation and intellectual property. The programme culminates in a Master's thesis and prepares graduates for international careers in academia, public institutions, and the private sector.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across up to three partner universities throughout the three academic trimesters
- Engage in comparative study of legal systems and economic theories
- Participate in specialized modules within the chosen track focusing on markets, public law, or innovation
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis in economic analysis of law
- Attend site visits, workshops, and lectures organized in collaboration with associated business partners
Requirements
Degree required: At least 240 ECTS of higher education, such as a 3-year Bachelor's plus a first Master's degree, a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Law, Economics, or Business Administration, or a German Diplom/First State Exam
Degree offered: Master of Laws (LLM) or equivalent joint Master's degrees
Language: English; C1 required via TOEFL iBT (95), IELTS Academic (7), or Cambridge English C1 Advanced
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in law, economics, or business administration
- Ability to handle interdisciplinary problem-solving and analysis
- Strong academic writing and research skills demonstrated through prior higher education
- Open to applicants from EU and non-EU countries meeting the higher education credit requirements
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-01-15
Prepare all required application documents and submit them through the designated online application portal managed by the EMLE programme.
- CV
- Transcripts
- Language certificate
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