Humboldt Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Berlin, Germany
DURATION
2 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,500 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Faculty of Law at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin offers an 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.
Specialisations
- Justice & Security
- Law & Society
- Innovation & Transformation
- General
Ideal Students
Designed for graduates with a strong foundation in foreign law and at least one year of professional experience, the programme equips participants with advanced knowledge and skills tailored to their professional and academic aspirations. It fosters a deeper understanding of legal principles and their international dimensions, enabling participants to engage critically with complex legal issues.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
In the case of full enrollment in the Master's programme, partial or full tuition waivers may be granted.
Separate applications are not required, since all LL.M. Programme applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships if they indicate their interest on the Program application form.
In addition, prospective students may apply for scholarships offered by various foundations, companies, and organisations. For example, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides various kinds of scholarships for foreign students wishing to study in Germany and for German students going to study abroad. A selection of scholarship opportunities for international students can be found on the website of Humboldt University's Central International Office.
Curriculum
Running full-time from October to July, the programme starts with a Core Curriculum that provides a strong foundation, introducing European and German law with an international perspective. Building on this, students can choose specialised tracks in Justice & Security, Law & Society, or Innovation & Transformation, gaining in-depth, research-based expertise to excel in academia or legal practice in today’s global legal landscape.
Winter Term
Core Curriculum
- Introduction to European and German Law
- Legal reasoning and legal theory
- Academic writing and jurisprudence
- Research perspectives
Summer Term
Specilisations
- Justice & Security
- Law & Society
- Innovation & Transformation
- General
Finals
Master's Thesis
- 15.000 words