Law

Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg,, Germany

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60 monthsProgramme duration

3,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Students of law work methodically to build solid knowledge of current law (legal dogmatics), and learn how to apply this to legal cases. The degree programme in law equips students with skills required to work systematically and conceptually to understand and apply legal concepts. The course also covers the relevant historical, philosophical and theoretical foundations of law.

The degree programme in law equips students with knowledge of current law, and the ability to systematically assess and critically reflect on legal cases. Students do not simply learn norms and court rulings, but gain understanding of structures and methods. Students gain analytical skills, the ability to present precise arguments, and make accurate and academically informed statements. The degree programme therefore also covers subjects including the philosophy of law, the history of law, the sociology of law, legal methods and comparative law, as well as practical elements such as courses and lectures taught by practicing lawyers, work placements and moot courts (simulated court processes).

Students consider the most important aspects of civil law, criminal law and public law, and develop a specialism in relation to either international, European or procedural law.

Civil law (private law), which focusses on civil rights, concerns the legal relationships between individuals (e.g. contracts, compensation, family, inheritance and employment law).
Criminal law considers the development and enforcement of punishment by the state.
Public law concerns laws imposed by the state as a sovereign body, and in particular, governs relationships between individuals and the state (constitutional law and administrative law).
Students select a specialism in an area of law in which they gain specialist knowledge. Specialisms might include criminology, taxation law, commercial law or international law.

Throughout the degree programme, students also consider subjects including the history of law, philosophy of law and methodology.

The degree programme prepares students to embark on in-service training (Referendardienst), and for subsequent training in a legal profession. Graduates of law might also pursue a career in politics, business, the media, in associations and international organisations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Students consider the most important aspects of civil law, criminal law and public law, and develop a specialism in relation to either international, European or procedural law.

Civil law (private law), which focusses on civil rights, concerns the legal relationships between individuals (e.g. contracts, compensation, family, inheritance and employment law).
Criminal law considers the development and enforcement of punishment by the state.
Public law concerns laws imposed by the state as a sovereign body, and in particular, governs relationships between individuals and the state (constitutional law and administrative law).
Students select a specialism in an area of law in which they gain specialist knowledge. Specialisms might include criminology, taxation law, commercial law or international law.

Throughout the degree programme, students also consider subjects including the history of law, philosophy of law and methodology.

Admission Requirements

If applicants cannot present a German language certificate with their application, they must pass the DSH examination at Heidelberg University, with a minimum score of DSH-2.
If the applicant’s foreign higher-education entrance qualification (Baccalauréat, GCE - A & O-Levels, etc.) is found to be equivalent to the German higher-education entrance qualification (usually Abitur), the international applicant can be directly admitted to the university, if not the applicant will be required to pass an assessment test.

Program Duration

5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Oct

Tuition fees

Domestic

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0 EUR

International

Starts from

3,000 EUR

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Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg,, Germany

# 69QS Subject Rankings

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