16 Law LLM Degree Programs in Germany

The Master Program on International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (IHL Program) prepares graduates for taking up career opportunities in policy making, international, public and governmental service, public and private legal practice, work for non-governmental organizations, and academic teaching and research.

In the contemporary globalized world, law is no longer a predominantly national matter. Today’s lawyers are confronted with transnational dimensions appearing in nearly all legal issues. All branches of law have lost their national exclusivity and are, to a high degree, influenced by international and regional legal instruments, supranational EU law and often also the law of foreign countries. International commerce is at the heart of globalization and the core matter of today's juridical practice.

The Faculty of Law at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin offers a LL.M. (Master of Laws) programme that provides a comprehensive understanding of German and European law, enriched with a global perspective. The programme combines a strong foundational curriculum with opportunities for specialised study, preparing graduates to navigate the complexities of legal systems in an interconnected world.

The one-year Bucerius Master of Law and Business prepares young professionals for international careers in which an understanding of both legal and business concepts as well as intercultural skills are essential. The interdisciplinary approach of the program brings lawyers and business professionals from all over the world together in one classroom. It thereby creates a unique learning environment which stimulates knowledge transfer and inspires the exchange of perspectives between disciplines and across cultures. NEW: as of September 2020 Bucerius Law School and the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management combine their expertise with an academic partnership. It will operate under the name "Bucerius Law School Master of Law and Business in co-operation with WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management".

This European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) programme offers the unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at two or even three European and Non-European universities. There will be a joint LL.M. degree awarded from the Universities in Hamburg, Ghent and Rotterdam and all other partner universities will award an additional Master degree (LL.M. / M.A. / M.Sc.).

Welcome to the Master of European Technology Law, an inter-disciplinary programme that provides lawyers with technical knowledge to facilitate innovation while at the same time giving tech engineers the tools to understand legal compliance issues. The programme includes research-oriented theory and practical projects to develop future skills.

Göttingen Master of International Law (GOMIL) is a postgraduate program designed to provide a deeper understanding of legal rules and standards of interstate relations and so to prepare students for careers involving international law and policy. The program encompasses not only the exploration of theoretical foundations of international law, but also the critical examination of numerous real-life examples and case studies illustrating the practical application of its rules and principles.

This European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) programme offers the unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at two or even three European and Non-European universities. Each partner university awards a Master degree (LL.M. / M.A. / M.Sc.).

The advanced medical law master's degree at Dresden International University is interdisciplinary in the best sense of the word: doctors, business economists, lawyers, insurance clerks and public health managers discuss and learn together on an equal footing.

The developments in the digital single market, the noticeable increase in skill shortage, and the effects of a global pandemic are posing new challenges for the European audiovisual and entertainment industry at the crossroads of creative, legal, and business. The importance of digitalization as well as the inevitable focus on transformational leadership and resilience is more evident for tomorrow's film and TV companies today than ever before. The executive master's degree program European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA equips professionals and executives in film and TV with the necessary skills and tools to master those challenges with competence, ensuring the sustainable development of their companies and overall dynamic market growth in Europe. The program offers comprehensive insights into the European audiovisual and entertainment landscape from a business as well as a legal perspective. Next to top-class academic expertise, the program offers a significant amount of practice-relevant knowledge, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, as well as access to top industry experts and their networks.

The HS Schmalkalden opens up the prerequisites for a career as a manager with the consecutive master’s degree in business law. The course meets the requirements of business because it trains generalists capable of specializing in a practical and contemporary manner for export-oriented medium-sized companies to become a Master of Laws (LL.M.).

The master’s degree in business law with international aspects is designed for students who already have a first academic degree.

The program builds upon the foundation of a successfully completed degree in law from a university abroad. Its aim is for students to master the fundamentals of German law, to develop the skills to conduct legal work according to the methods that are common in this field, and to treat an area of law in-depth in a master thesis.

The LL.M. in European and Transnational Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (LIPIT) is a postgraduate program directed at providing an in-depth understanding of legal issues arising from the creation and use of literary or artistic works, mechanical or scientific inventions, digital information, and other intangible assets.

Graduates from Asia holding a first degree in law, business or economics and who have good academic records are eligible to apply to join our LL.M. International Finance program.