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About the Program

The Law program imparts essential knowledge in the fields of civil, criminal and public law, including the respective procedural law. It concludes with the first examination, which is divided into the state compulsory examination and a university portion (focal area examination). The latter offers students the opportunity for specialization. The first examination, the successful completion of which grants the title of "Diplom-Jurist," (law degree) authorizes completion of the legal traineeship, which concludes with the second state legal examination and completes the education as a fully qualified lawyer. Major topics include: "Law of the Private Individual," "Corporate Law," "Medical and Pharmaceutical Law," "Government and Economy, "International and European Law" and "National and International Criminal Justice."
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The Law program imparts essential knowledge in the fields of civil, criminal and public law, including the respective procedural law. It concludes with the first examination, which is divided into the state compulsory examination and a university portion (focal area examination). The latter offers students the opportunity for specialization. The first examination, the successful completion of which grants the title of "Diplom-Jurist," (law degree) authorizes completion of the legal traineeship, which concludes with the second state legal examination and completes the education as a fully qualified lawyer. Major topics include: "Law of the Private Individual," "Corporate Law," "Medical and Pharmaceutical Law," "Government and Economy, "International and European Law" and "National and International Criminal Justice."

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Law State Examination at Philipps-Universität Marburg

Is Law State Examination at Philipps-Universität Marburg taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Law State Examination programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Law State Examination at Philipps-Universität Marburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Law State Examination?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Philipps-Universität Marburg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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