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Overview

A particular feature of the degree at the Ruhr-Universität is the seven areas of specialisation that are geared towards the typical occupational fields of qualified lawyers, but also particularly take interdisciplinary and international aspects into account: 1 Family, property, proceedings; 2. Employment and social issues; 3. Business and competition; 4. International and European economy; 5. Economic management, environment, and infrastructure; 6. Taxation and finance; 7. Criminal defence, law of criminal procedure, and criminology.

• Start: Winter semester and summer semester
• Application: Restricted.
• Taught in: German

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Seven areas of specialisation for qualified lawyers

A particular feature of the degree at the Ruhr-Universität is the seven areas of specialisation that are geared towards the typical occupational fields of qualified lawyers, but also particularly take interdisciplinary and international aspects into account: 1 Family, property, proceedings; 2. Employment and social issues; 3. Business and competition; 4. International and European economy; 5. Economic management, environment, and infrastructure; 6. Taxation and finance; 7. Criminal defence, law of criminal procedure, and criminology.

Added to this is a wide range of basic subjects. For the practical orientation of the degree, key skills are taught, such as trial management, public speaking, dispute settlement, negotiation, mediation, examination techniques, and communication skills. The acquisition of foreign language skills is made possible by legally oriented language courses and foreign language legal courses. The faculty offers graduates further degrees in criminology and police science, as well as business and tax law.

Excellence and repeat courses complete the legal education spectrum.

Supporting courses alongside the degree

Before you are a fully qualified lawyer, which is the qualification for all legal professions such as judge, public prosecutor, lawyer, etc., after the first examination, two years of preparatory practice are to be concluded with a final second state examination. The following help you to achieve this objective: ongoing study groups, exam preparation courses, and “Rubrum”, the all-year university revision group with repetition courses, written examinations, and simulated oral examinations.

The Law Faculty of the Ruhr-Universität is unique in having ist own trial court. In court cases, international moot courts, contract negotiations, or council meetings, our students gather practical experience and impressions for their future career. The internationalism is guaranteed, among other things, by the Centre for International Affairs. Students receive active support in all important matters when undertaking studies abroad. But also incoming students receive a warm welcome and plenty of advice.

Application

General requirement: You need at least a high school degree to study this programme. For admission and successful studies a high standard of German language skills is required.

This programme is restricted, application at the University online portal.

• Please use the online application.
• International Students: Please read the application informationen of our International Office.

• Online admission times: Winter semester: from june up to july 15th.; Summer semester: from december up to january 15th.
• General admission information

Student Counseling

Ass. Jur. Vera Kretzschmar (Studienfachberatung)
Building GC, Room 6/36
Tel.: +49 234/32 -27881
E-Mail: Vera Kretzschmar
Office hour: Mo-Do 10-12 u. n.V.
Homepage Student Counseling

Julian Fennhahn (Mentorenprogramm Jura)
Building GC, Room 6/129
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22881
E-Mail: Julian Fennhahn
Office hour: Do 10-12 h
Homepage Student Counseling

Dekanat Juristische Fakultät
Building GC, Room 6/137
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22779
E-Mail: Dekanat Juristische Fakultät
Office hour: Mo-Fr 8.30-12 h
Homepage Student Counseling

Fachschaft Jura (Beratung durch Studierende)
Building GC, Room 7/34
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22767
E-Mail: Fachschaft Jura
Office hour: n.V.
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