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Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Master German Law & Economics

Rechtswissenschaft Aufbaustudiengang für Absolventen eines rechtswissenschaftlichen Universitätsstudiums im Ausland Legum MagisterAdvanced Legal Studies for Foreign Graduates

Master of Laws (L.L.M.)

About the Program

The Faculty of Law and Economics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg offers a postgraduate program for students with a completed foreign law degree, leading to the degree of 'Legum Magister' or 'Legum Magistra' (LL.M.). Students learn the fundamentals of German law, deepen their knowledge in a specific legal area, and develop skills for academic work in German law. The program provides excellent access to German legal thinking and legal language. The standard study period is 2 semesters, with typically one additional semester for the final thesis. The master's thesis must be submitted by the end of the third semester, followed by an oral examination as the final component of the program.

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 Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Rechtswissenschaft Aufbaustudiengang für Absolventen eines rechtswissenschaftlichen Universitätsstudiums im Ausland Legum Magister at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Is Rechtswissenschaft Aufbaustudiengang für Absolventen eines rechtswissenschaftlichen Universitätsstudiums im Ausland Legum Magister at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg taught in German or English? ▼

This Master 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 Rechtswissenschaft Aufbaustudiengang für Absolventen eines rechtswissenschaftlichen Universitätsstudiums im Ausland Legum Magister 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 Rechtswissenschaft Aufbaustudiengang für Absolventen eines rechtswissenschaftlichen Universitätsstudiums im Ausland Legum Magister at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg? ▼

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 Rechtswissenschaft Aufbaustudiengang für Absolventen eines rechtswissenschaftlichen Universitätsstudiums im Ausland Legum Magister? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg — 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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