Law

If you enjoy dealing with political, social and societal issues in a legal context, the degree programme Law State Examination at the Faculty of Law is the right choice for you.

The aim of the degree programme is to pass the first exam (“erste Prüfung”, formerly: 1st state examination). It is a prerequisite for continuing the training in the legal refendary (“Referendariat”) with the second state examination and thus a prerequisite for appointments as a judge, public prosecutor or lawyer, among others. Graduates can also work as lawyers in companies, authorities, ministries, associations, national and international institutions - usually after the second state examination, but occasionally also after the first exam.

You will acquire the necessary legal knowledge in an academically sound education in the areas of civil law, public law and criminal law, as well as in international law and european law. You will become familiar with the basics of law (e.g. history of law, philosophy of law) and its application. During the first three semesters, you will learn the legal case-solving techniques in the tutorials accompanying the lectures. Numerous additional courses offered by the faculty give you the opportunity to get a taste of practical experience or to think outside the box.

In advanced studies, you choose one of currently nine focus areas with different topics and thus give your studies a profile that matches your interests.

Law deals with texts. You are therefore particularly addressed if you enjoy reading, writing and arguing. In addition to a good understanding of language, it helps if you enjoy logic and abstract thinking. At our university, a very well-equipped library with convenient opening hours is available to you for your legal work.

As a first-year student, we offer you a wide range of counselling services (counselling through the study office, the first semester week, etc.). To prepare for the first exam, there are numerous offers available (examination review courses, exam simulation, advice from the Examination Office and more).