Humboldt Master of Laws (LLM)

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Focus

Introduction to European and German Law, Legal reasoning and legal theory, Academic writing and jurisprudence, Research perspectives, Justice and Security, Law and Society, Innovation and Transformation, German Law

Target group

Designed for graduates with a strong foundation in foreign law and at least one year of professional experience, the programme equips participants with advanced knowledge and skills tailored to their professional and academic aspirations. It fosters a deeper understanding of legal principles and their international dimensions, enabling participants to engage critically with complex legal issues.

Annotation

The Humboldt Master of Laws (LLM) provides a comprehensive understanding of German and European law, enriched with a global perspective. The programme combines a strong foundational curriculum with opportunities for specialised study, preparing graduates to navigate the complexities of legal systems in an interconnected world.

The programme starts with a Core Curriculum in the winter semester that provides a strong foundation, introducing European and German law with an international perspective. Building on this, students can choose specialised tracks in Justice & Security, Law & Society, or Innovation & Transformation in the summer semester, gaining in-depth, research-based expertise to excel in academia or legal practice in today’s global legal landscape.

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

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Admission requirements

University degree (240 ECTS credits; Applicants holding a 180-ECTS Bachelor’s degree are also welcome to apply. The Master’s degree obtained will be fully valid, but applicants should be aware that having fewer than 300 ECTS in total may limit access to certain follow-up qualifications [e.g., PhD admission, regulated professions and careers in public sectors].), (applicable from degree) knowledge of foreign (non-German) law (equivalent to 120 ECTS credits), qualified practical professional work experience of at least 1 year (completed after obtaining the degree and before the application period), English skills B2

Tuition fees

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EUR 15,000 (EUR 7,500 per semester) plus semester fee (approx. 350 EUR)