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This one-year master of laws programme – the first of its kind in German higher education – is intended for graduates with a first law degree who wish to quickly acquire in-demand complementary competences in digitalisation but who do not have prior special knowledge of mathematics, programming or similar. Students on the programme develop specific competencies for advising on digitalisation-related cases that build on traditional legal training whilst gaining essential knowledge of software development, IT security, databases and user interface design. During your studies, you will not only learn the relevant technical terminology but will also experience directly from practice how this is reflected in legal workflows or use cases ranging from the outsourcing of IT projects to software licensing agreements. While the programme builds on the knowledge and skills acquired during your prior legal studies, you do not need in-depth mathematical or technical knowledge to begin the programme. After successfully completing of the programme, you will be able to analyse fundamental technical issues, communicate with experts and initiate and supervise automation processes in legal areas of activity. The degree programme enables you to work as a legal engineer but also provides an additional qualification for lawyers, judges and legal professionals for which there is strong demand on the public and private-sector labour markets. Features
Compact study programme specifically for law graduates (state exam or bachelor's degree) that is unique in Germany
Make efficient use of the phase between the first state exam and legal traineeship
Master of Laws degrees are fully recognised by employers
Science-based teaching of broad technical competences; no prior knowledge required
Strong practical relevance through lectures from legal professionals
Backed up by proven, combined expertise in computer science, information systems and law, the University of Passau is ideally positioned to teach this programme
This programme builds on the LL.B. Legal Tech degree programme, winner of the Digital Award 2020
This programme is offered free of charge and does not require professional experience
Programme overview
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This one-year master of laws programme – the first of its kind in German higher education – is intended for graduates with a first law degree who wish to quickly acquire in-demand complementary competences in digitalisation but who do not have prior special knowledge of mathematics, programming or similar. Students on the programme develop specific competencies for advising on digitalisation-related cases that build on traditional legal training whilst gaining essential knowledge of software development, IT security, databases and user interface design. During your studies, you will not only learn the relevant technical terminology but will also experience directly from practice how this is reflected in legal workflows or use cases ranging from the outsourcing of IT projects to software licensing agreements. While the programme builds on the knowledge and skills acquired during your prior legal studies, you do not need in-depth mathematical or technical knowledge to begin the programme. After successfully completing of the programme, you will be able to analyse fundamental technical issues, communicate with experts and initiate and supervise automation processes in legal areas of activity. The degree programme enables you to work as a legal engineer but also provides an additional qualification for lawyers, judges and legal professionals for which there is strong demand on the public and private-sector labour markets. Features
Compact study programme specifically for law graduates (state exam or bachelor's degree) that is unique in Germany
Make efficient use of the phase between the first state exam and legal traineeship
Master of Laws degrees are fully recognised by employers
Science-based teaching of broad technical competences; no prior knowledge required
Strong practical relevance through lectures from legal professionals
Backed up by proven, combined expertise in computer science, information systems and law, the University of Passau is ideally positioned to teach this programme
This programme builds on the LL.B. Legal Tech degree programme, winner of the Digital Award 2020
This programme is offered free of charge and does not require professional experience
Admission Requirements
12 Months
Apr
Oct
Scholarships
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Legal Informatics
Passau campus (DE), Passau, Germany
12 monthsProgramme duration
Apr, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
During your studies, you will not only learn the relevant technical terminology but will also experience directly from practice how this is reflected in legal workflows or use cases ranging from the outsourcing of IT projects to software licensing agreements. While the programme builds on the knowledge and skills acquired during your prior legal studies, you do not need in-depth mathematical or technical knowledge to begin the programme. After successfully completing of the programme, you will be able to analyse fundamental technical issues, communicate with experts and initiate and supervise automation processes in legal areas of activity.
The degree programme enables you to work as a legal engineer but also provides an additional qualification for lawyers, judges and legal professionals for which there is strong demand on the public and private-sector labour markets.
Features
Programme overview
Degree
LLM
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
During your studies, you will not only learn the relevant technical terminology but will also experience directly from practice how this is reflected in legal workflows or use cases ranging from the outsourcing of IT projects to software licensing agreements. While the programme builds on the knowledge and skills acquired during your prior legal studies, you do not need in-depth mathematical or technical knowledge to begin the programme. After successfully completing of the programme, you will be able to analyse fundamental technical issues, communicate with experts and initiate and supervise automation processes in legal areas of activity.
The degree programme enables you to work as a legal engineer but also provides an additional qualification for lawyers, judges and legal professionals for which there is strong demand on the public and private-sector labour markets.
Features
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
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