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Hochschule RheinMain
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Laws Specialization Social LawSocial Law

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

About the Program

Students of the degree program Social Work: Health, Social Law and Social Management specializing in Social Law (LL.B.) focus on legal aspects from the field of social work in greater detail. They acquire comprehensive and integrated knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of the areas of law relevant to social work. In addition, they acquire the ability to develop solutions to problems in the area of counseling in legal contexts and the application of law in the fields of social work, to develop them further, and to provide professional reasoning for them while incorporating administrative and legal perspectives. For graduates, there is a wide range of career opportunities spanning many areas of social work. These include positions in legal support services, juvenile court assistance, the social services of the judiciary or social law counseling services.
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Students of the degree program Social Work: Health, Social Law and Social Management specializing in Social Law (LL.B.) focus on legal aspects from the field of social work in greater detail. They acquire comprehensive and integrated knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of the areas of law relevant to social work. In addition, they acquire the ability to develop solutions to problems in the area of counseling in legal contexts and the application of law in the fields of social work, to develop them further, and to provide professional reasoning for them while incorporating administrative and legal perspectives. For graduates, there is a wide range of career opportunities spanning many areas of social work. These include positions in legal support services, juvenile court assistance, the social services of the judiciary or social law counseling services.

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

Social Law

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Laws Specialization Social Law at Hochschule RheinMain

Is Laws Specialization Social Law at Hochschule RheinMain taught in German or English?

This Bachelor 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 Laws Specialization Social Law 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 Laws Specialization Social Law at Hochschule RheinMain?

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 Laws Specialization Social Law?

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 Hochschule RheinMain — 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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