Master of Laws
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Part-time Distance Learning
Extending and deepening your academic and application-oriented skills in the legal field – the Master of Laws (LL.M.) makes it possible. Study for a Master of Laws at the FernUniversität in Hagen via distance learning and expand your professional horizons!
Master of Laws: Course Content
The Master of Laws is a consecutive law degree program that enables you to deepen your legal knowledge at an academic level. The course includes specialized content in civil law, public law, criminal law, and procedural law. All topics are considered against the background of current case law. Legal history and philosophy of law are also a particular focus of the course. By individually selecting specializations in elective areas, you can incorporate your personal interests directly into your studies and, for example, focus on law or economics.
The course content builds directly on the Bachelor of Laws at the FernUniversität in Hagen. However, the course is also aimed at graduates of comparable law degree programs. The Master of Laws at the FernUniversität in Hagen qualifies you for:
- a specialized professional activity in a legal working environment,
- in-depth scientific work at university level,
- increased social commitment and personal development.
Student Testimonial on the Master of Laws
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“I explicitly wanted to deepen my knowledge of commercial law, as I would like to develop professionally in this direction.”
Daniel Quast, Master of LawsFind out more
Career Prospects as a Master of Laws
As the holder of a Master of Laws degree, you have demonstrated that you are capable of solving legal problems at a high academic level. Depending on your personal legal background, the Master of Laws opens up various career opportunities for you:
- Graduates of the First and Second Legal Examination demonstrate a professional specialization through an LL.M. degree. This increases their entry and promotion opportunities in the legal profession as well as in the legal and personnel departments of private companies or public administrations.
- Graduates of a Bachelor of Laws degree demonstrate a particularly broad spectrum of legal knowledge and specialization by completing an LL.M. degree. This increases their entry and promotion opportunities
- in middle and senior positions in commercial enterprises or
- in various areas of public administration; possibly also in the higher civil service (in this case, the respective department must be asked about its procedures).
With a sufficient final grade, the Master of Laws also fulfills the admission requirements for a doctorate.
Profile: Master of Laws
| Degree: | Master of Laws (LL.M.) |
| Type of study | Full-time study, part-time study, part-time distance learning (further education/continuing education), professional qualification with elements of classroom study and online study |
| Study duration: | 3 semesters full-time, part-time studies can be arranged to suit your circumstances |
| Scope: | 90 credit points (ECTS) |
| Start of studies: | Summer semester (April 1) or winter semester (October 1) |
| Enrollment deadlines: | 1 December to 31 January (for the summer semester) 1 June to 31 July (for the winter semester) |
| Costs: | Approx. €1000 total costs for a full-time course in the standard study period. For part-time studies or a personalized period of study, the total costs increase by a further 60 euros basic fee per semester (plus student body contribution) |
Your benefits at a glance
- Maximum flexibility: You adapt your studies to fit your life – not the other way around.
- Recognized degree: the state-run FernUniversität in Hagen has been offering education at an academic level for around 50 years.
- Good support: The faculties at the FernUniversität in Hagen are particularly committed to providing students with intensive support during their studies.
- Good-value further education: There are no hidden costs involved with distance learning at the FernUniversität in Hagen. You always have full transparency.
- Location-independent & plannable: Modern, digital learning formats, study documents sent by post and much more. The dates for the (few) on-campus events are set well in advance. The campus locations are spread throughout Germany making them easily accessible for everyone.
Want to Know More?
Would you like to receive more information about the Master of Laws as a (part-time) distance learning course? Then take a look at the degree program web page provided by the Faculty of Law. Here you will find more details about the structure of the course, the specific course content, and the admission requirements.
Things You Should Know about the FernUniversität in Hagen
You can find answers to the most important questions and basic information about studying at the FernUniversität in Hagen here:
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In terms of student numbers, the FernUniversität in Hagen is the largest state university in Germany . And it is the only state-run distance learning university. FernUni students can obtain an internationally recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree. Compact certificates complement our range. The flexible study system allows you to adapt your studies to suit your life situation. That's why we are exactly the right choice for the following people:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- High school graduates
- Potential students with no high school diploma
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Schoolchildren
- Competitive athletes
- Refugees
- Studying While Incarcerated
- Servicemen and women in the Armed Forces
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No doubt, you have many questions: How does distance learning work? How do I learn? In what format are the exams held? When can I start studying? All the answers are gathered here for our students:
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The Student Advice Service will help you make your decision about what to study at the FernUniversität. Here you will also find further information on how to organize your distance learning course.
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You can find out more about the requirements for any degree program by visiting the website of the relevant faculty. In the case of the Master of Laws, please contact the Faculty of Law.
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You can find out more about the requirements for any degree program by visiting the website of the relevant faculty. For more information about the master’s degree program in Modern German Literature in a Media-cultural Context, please contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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You can find advice and support close to your home at many locations in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. We also believe that helping students to network with other students is of key importance for later success.
