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Integrated LL.B. and State Examination Program in Law

I decided to study Law in Mannheim because it enabled me to combine Law with Business Administration. I was glad I didn’t have to decide on the direction I wanted to go in straight away. Being able to think in an interdisciplinary manner is really useful as I work as a lawyer in a corporate law firm, and have to address questions from both fields on a daily basis.

Martin Thelen, graduate of the integrated program in Law (LL.B./state examination) / Credit: Martin Thelen
  • Program facts and information

    Degree: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) + first state examination in Law

    Standard period of study: to complete the LL.B.: 6 semesters (3 years); to take the first state examination: + 4 semesters (2 years)

    ECTS credits: 180

    Language of instruction: German (some courses are taught in English)

    Language requirements: A good level of proficiency in English is recommended.
    If you do not hold German citizenship or have a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent school leaving certificate), proof of German language proficiency equivalent to level C1 is required.

    Program start: Fall semester (September)
    Academic calendar

    School: School of Law and Economics

    Semester fee: EUR 204.30 (more information)
    Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: EUR 1,500
    Tuition fees for a second degree: EUR 650

  • Program overview

    The integrated program in Law (LL.B./state examination) at the University of Mannheim trains students to become lawyers who are qualified in Business Administration and Economics.

    In phase one, the bachelor’s degree in Business Law, the focus is on civil law, business law and economic law. Modules in law make up approximately 60 percent of the integrated program and also cover material that is mandatory for the state examination. Modules in Business Administration and Economics account for a further 30 percent of the program, with a focus placed on business administration. For this part of the program, you can choose between specializing in tax and accounting, or human resources. Finally, students take modules to develop soft skills, such as presentation techniques and negotiation management.

    Phase two, the state examination, is completed after four additional semesters of study. During this phase, students learn about public law and criminal law – this content is mandatory for the state examination. Upon completion of phase one, the bachelor’s degree in Business Law, students are automatically admitted to phase two, four additional semesters of study leading to the state examination, without having to take part in an admissions process.

  • Why study Law at the University of Mannheim?

    Studying the integrated program in Law at the University of Mannheim trains you to a high standard in law, and qualifies you in Business Administration and Economics.

    Research and teaching activity at the Department of Law is clearly oriented towards business and economic law. The Department has, once again, been ranked highly in the latest CHE university ranking. It was well ranked especially with regard to teaching, and received top scores in eleven of the 19 categories, including “overall study situation”, “teacher support”, and “career orientation”. The Business School and the Department of Economics, where you complete the modules in Business Administration and Economics, are leading institutions in Germany (take a look at the rankings).

    By completing the first phase of the program, you earn a professional qualification after finishing the sixth semester. 

    You can then choose to continue with the second phase of the program, the first state examination in Law, which requires four additional semesters of study.
    If you meet certain requirements, you can complete the first state examination in two steps: You can take exams in civil law during the bachelor's degree program, then you can sit the exams in criminal law and public law following the additional four semesters of study. This Abschichtung, or ability to take the first state examination in stages, means that you do not have to sit all of the exams at once. 

    As an alternative to taking the state examination, the bachelor’s degree in Business Law also qualifies you for other (individual) master’s programs in Law and Business Administration.

  • Career opportunities

    With a bachelor’s degree in Business Law from the University of Mannheim, which also qualifies you in Business Administration and Economics, you have a dual qualification and can work in a range of areas within an organization. Our graduates work, for example, in legal and human resources departments, and in tax consultancy, controlling, auditing, purchasing, and sales teams.

    The first state examination in Law, which you can take after you have completed four additional semesters of study, is the first step towards becoming a lawyer in Germany. You can then begin your Referendariat and go on to take your second state examination. Passing the second state examination enables you to become a judge or lawyer in Germany. Administrative departments in authorities and ministries, and many legal departments in organizations, require their legal staff to have passed both state examinations.

  • Required interests and skills

    Students of the integrated program in Law should

    • be interested in economic and sociopolitical questions,
    • have good analytical skills,
    • enjoy debating and be able to argue well,
    • be able to work independently and in a structured manner,
    • be committed to the program and self-disciplined.

    As you will also study Business Administration and Economics, you should be interested in these fields, too. You should enjoy math.

    The examinations taken during phase one, the bachelor’s degree in Business Law, are challenging to prepare for the state examination from day one of the program.

  • Program structure

    Module catalog
    You can find further details on how the program is structured in the module catalog, which is only available in German.

    Studying abroad
    The Department of Law has a large and comprehensive network of partner universities around the world, and can advise you on planning a period of study abroad. The ideal time to spend a year abroad is after the fourth semester. If you don’t want to spend a whole year abroad, it is also possible to integrate a shorter period of study abroad into your program. You can contact the international coordinators of the Department of Law for further advice. Studying abroad is optional.

    Internships
    According to the examination regulations, students must complete a one-month internship during phase one of the program, the bachelor’s degree in Business Law. Ideally, students do this internship during the semester break after the fourth semester. You can choose to do an internship in Germany or abroad. It may have a legal and/or a business focus. The Department’s website contains further information, in German, on the mandatory internship to be completed during the bachelor's degree. A further, two-month internship (at a law firm, court, business, etc.) must be completed during phase two of the integrated program, the four additional semesters of study for the state examination.

    Sample course schedule
    This is how your course schedule for the first semester could look.

  • Continuing Education

    Certificate programs
    Strengthen your potential, deepen your knowledge, find solutions for challenges we will face tomorrow – there are many good reasons to think outside the box, get to know and try out new things even during your studies.

    At the University of Mannheim, you can do this in the “Studium Oecologicum” which focuses on sustainability. In our certificate program, you will acquire interdisciplinary expert knowledge which can help you to act ethically and to make holistic decisions.

    Continuing education services in academics

    Language courses
    Making language learning easier: No matter if you want to learn Japanese, Hebrew, Spanish or Norwegian, take the Graduate Record Examination Test (GRE), The European Language Certificates (telc) or the TOEFL test – each semester, the University of Mannheim offers language courses and language certificates in more than 16 languages for students and non-university members, online and on campus!

    Language courses at the University of Mannheim

    Studium Generale
    Are you interested in IT or communication trainings or theater, music, or drawing courses? Studium Generale has a vast range of courses available to all.

    Current Studium Generale program

  • Further study

    First state examination
    Graduates of phase one, the bachelor's degree in Business Law, may take the first state examination in Law. During an additional four semesters of study, students learn more about public law and criminal law to prepare for the examination. Upon completion of phase one, the bachelor’s degree in Business Law, students are automatically admitted to phase two, the state examination, without having to take part in an admissions process.

    Master of Laws (LL.M.)
    Students learn more about business law, economic law, and business administration. They can specialize in either tax and accounting, or human resources.


    Master’s program in Competition Law and Regulation (LL.M.)
    Students learn more about competition law, regulation law, and economics.

    Mannheim Master in Management (M.Sc.)
    A degree program focusing on business administration which is available at the Business School.

    Master of Accounting and Taxation (MBA)
    A degree program for professionals which is studied at the Mannheim Business School.

  • Application and selection

    At the University of Mannheim, a traditional numerus clausus (within the meaning of a minimum grade required for admission) does not exist. In our selection process, we take numerous criteria into account. For more details, please check the selection statutes (see below). Be bold!

    Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need advice. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

    In our selection process for the Integrated LL.B. and State Examination Program in Law, we take the following criteria into account:

    • the grade average achieved in your university entrance qualification,
    • extracurricular activities relating to the field of law, such as vocational training, work experience, and internships.

    German language proficiency
    If you are not a German citizen or do not have a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent school leaving certificate), you must prove German language proficiency at C1 level.

    You cannot be considered in the selection process if you have failed an examination in this, or a similar, degree program and have no option to re-sit it, or if you are no longer eligible to take exams in this, or a similar program. You can find further details in section 5 subsection 1 sentence 2 of the selection statutes (only available in German).

    If the program of study is currently not selective, you will receive a study place if you fulfill all admission requirements and apply in due time and form.

    Application

    • The application deadline for our bachelor's programs for the fall semesters starts on 1 June and ends on 15 July.

Contact

Nafize Solak, Ass. iur.

Nafize Solak, Ass. iur.

Head of Program Manager and office of the Examination Committees of the Department of Law
University of Mannheim
Department of Law
Schloss Westflügel – Room W 220
68161 Mannheim
Consultation hour(s):
please make an appointment by e-mail
Simon Geier, Ass. iur.

Simon Geier, Ass. iur.

Program Manager and Assistant Manager of the Examination Committees
University of Mannheim
Department of Law
Schloss Westflügel – Room W 220
68161 Mannheim
Consultation hour(s):
please make an appointment by e-mail
Lidija Pfanzler (geb. Gerlein), Ass. iur.

Lidija Pfanzler (geb. Gerlein), Ass. iur.

Program Manager and Assistant Manager of the Examination Committees
University of Mannheim
Department of Law
Schloss Westflügel – Room W 221
Mannheim
Consultation hour(s):
please make an appointment by e-mail
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