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Law Studies

An innovative course of study with a conservative goal: success. Studying law at EBS Universität for business and law.
The professional demands on lawyers are rising. There is more that matters in a dynamic profession than just professional qualifications: Potential employers pay particular attention to communication and negotiation skills, as well as international and business experience. Which is exactly what is taught at EBS.

At a glance

  • Degree: First Examination of Law // Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
  • Study duration: 12 Trimester
  • Language: German
  • Start: September
  • ECTS: 242
  • Major field of study: Business Law
  • Costs: 3.700 € / Trimester

Highlights

Three academic degrees in less than five years 1. State examination (First State Examination in Law) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) optional Master in Business (MA / MSc)

  • integrated semester abroad
  • individual coaching
  • small learning groups
  • intensive, integral examination preparation
  • close cooperation with prestigious law firms and companies

Financing

Scholarships // Education Fund // Financing

Rankings

  • CHE University Ranking 2017
    Top Tier Law Schools in Germany

Requirements

  • Your curriculum vitae and an essay
  • Proof of the general or subject-restricted higher education entrance or a recognized equivalent foreign degree
  • Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL iBT or IELTS).
  • If you are not a German native speaker: proof of very good German language skills at the level DSH 3 / TDN 5

Dates

Selection days for start in 2018:

  • 06.04.2018
  • 04.05.2018
  • 08.06.2018
  • 06.07.2018

Accreditations & Partner

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You study at one of the top business schools worldwide: EBS Universität scores top spots in university rankings regularly.

You get three degrees in less than five years: The top priority of studying is the First Examination in Law (formerly 1st State Exam), for which we prepare you intensively. With the Bachelor of Law (LLB) you obtain an attractive degree after only three years. You can then opt for a Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc) at EBS Business School.

You meet economists at eye level: a special feature are the economic study portions at EBS; these are part of your studies from the very beginning. This allows you to earn a Master in Business for Legal Professionals (MA) in one semester or a Master (MSc) in Finance, Management, Real Estate or Automotive Management at EBS Business School in just one year.

You gain practical knowledge with real added value: During your studies you benefit from our network of highly attractive business partners. The intensive involvement of well-known law firms and companies in teaching ensures that you are in close contact with practice and build your own network from the first trimester on.

You gain international experience at some of the best universities worldwide: The EBS stands for internationality. All students spend the 7th trimester abroad at one of 90 partner universities of EBS University.

You benefit from high quality learning: With small classes and intensive support such as an exam clinic where your mock exams are analysed for errors, we offer assistance to prepare ideally for tests and top results.

You will receive active study and career support: The EBS Centre for Legal Education brings you into contact with well-known companies, organisations and firms through coaching, training and consulting, as well as recruiting events, networking activities and arranging internships during your studies.

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Siri Pommer
Siri Pommer, Mag. iur.

Business Development Manager

Law Studies

+49 611 7102 1589
+49 611 7102 10 1589
siri.pommer@ebs.edu
Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 3
65189 Wiesbaden
Voices

TOP PREPARATION - dedicated professors, an informal learning environment and a well thought out methodical/didactic concept provide the ideal conditions for success in the first law examination.

Markus Ogorek
Professor Dr. Markus Ogorek
President of EBS Universität

IDEAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - small groups, intensive support and highly motivated fellow students - the learning environment couldn’t be better.

Benedikt M. Quarch
Benedikt Quarch
EBS Alumnus // Doctoral Candidate EBS Law School // Founder, Managing Partner & Head of Legal Operations, Geld-für-Flug.de

OPTIMAL SUPPORT - the EBS supports us, especially with our individual career planning. Whether in our choice of internships or organising our semester abroad - we get the best support we could wish for. This is really unparalled.

Vida Malakooti
Vida Malakooti
Law student, 2014 intake

OUTSTANDING RESULTS - excellent educational programme means outstanding results - and always with legal practice orientation.

Marcus Funke
Dr. Marcus C. Funke
Partner at Latham & Watkins
Rankings
Top Tier
Law Schools in Germany

CHE University Ranking 2017

Programme Structure

Programme structure

Excellent, profound and thoughtful. - The EBS University prepares you intensively for the First Examination in Law (formerly 1st State Exam) and offers the possibility of an integrated additional qualification in business (MA or MSc). Whether as attorney, judge or prosecutor, in companies, authorities and organisations: for graduates of the EBS Universität all doors are open.

  • Degree: First Examination of Law // Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
  • Study duration: 12 Trimester
  • Language: German
  • Start: September
  • ECTS: 242
  • Major field of study: Business Law

Made for those with great ambitions: Law combined with business studies.

The law school is divided into trimesters with a lecture period of twelve weeks. You will complete your basic studies in the first four trimesters. The directly subsequent main courses period includes a period abroad in the 7th trimester and integrates seamlessly into the core subject studies of trimester 8. After three years, you have your first professional degree with the Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Furthermore, you get the opportunity to acquire an additional business qualification at EBS Business School.

Intensive preparation for the First Examination in Law (formerly State Examination)starts in the 10th trimester, which can be absolved following the 12th trimester as a so called “free shot” (§ 21 paragraph 1 JAG Hessen) . The integrated business management courses can be completed with a Master in Business (MA) or a Master of Science (MSc), additionally. Between terms you complete internships with a total duration of three months.

Law School Studienverlauf

Pioneering with structure: the course contents

  • Jurisprudence

The mediation of excellent legal knowledge and skills remains at the heart of education and is based on the ideal of fully qualified lawyers. The core curriculum consists of the subjects Civil Law, Public Law and Criminal Law. In subject degree studies (LLB), the focus is on business law.

  • Business management

By working closely with the EBS Business School you will get an extensive additional qualification in business administration. You learn to understand economic issues and incorporate them in your work.

  • Internationality & Languages

All students spend the 7th trimester study at one of 90 partner universities of EBS abroad. Here you can improve your language skills and acquire the ability to produce comparative references to foreign law. Here, you have the chance to build up an intercultural network. Additionally, you can learn another language of your choice at EBS or deepen existing language ones (eg. In Legal English, Legal French or Legal Spanish).

  • Personal development

Interdisciplinary personality-related skills – taking the broader view, ethical action and reflection - are important success factors for careers and will familiarize you with the Studium Universale. Personal Mastery also includes methods of time- and self-management, of working in a team, stress management and effective learning. In Socio-Cultural Impact you can focus notably on your language training or carrying out projects with lasting contributions to society and the environment.

  • Best preparation for best results

The methodological and didactic concept of EBS allows the optimal preparation for the exam and future career. The courses are structured, visualized and interactive. In associations with about twenty students, the follow-up and immersion takes place. Self-learning groups with about five students prepare upcoming lectures. In addition, you can go over your exams with our professors and experts in detail.

Supporting you is important to us

EBS offers not only excellent teaching and an intensive learning atmosphere but also a wide range of services. We want you to achieve an optimal study result and start with excellent career opportunities in your professional life. Therefore, we support you in…

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Requirements

Requirements & Application

Top students are welcome - Your way to us
Studying at EBS makes considerable demands on your linguistic knowledge, your logical and analytical thinking skills, your learning abilities and motivation as well as your personality. Whether you are admitted as a student at EBS depends on a successful selection process.

Your requirements

To be admitted to the admissions process at EBS University, please submit the following documents to us:

  • Your curriculum vitae and an essay
  • Proof of the general or subject-restricted higher education entrance (valid for Hessen) or a recognized equivalent foreign degree - is this not yet available, you can also apply with the last two semi-annual school reports
  • Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL iBT or IELTS). Applicants whose native language is English or who have attended an English-speaking
  • if you are not a German native speaker: proof of very good German language skills at the level DSH 3 / TDN 5

Recognising potential - The Law Selection Day

  • Part 1 // Written test
    The written selection process takes approximately 90 minutes and is primarily devoted to the cognitive skills you require for a successful university study course. Here, your logical and analytical will be tested.

    If no other proof of English proficiency has been furnished in advance you will also taking part in the EBS English test.

  • Part 2 // Personal interview
    The oral part of our selection process is an individual 45-minute interview. Specially trained interviewers, with an economics background, examine the measure of motivation and social competence of each applicant.

Law Selection Days & Application Deadlines

For start in 2018:

  • 06.04.2018, Application Deadline 25.03.2018
  • 04.05.2018, Application Deadline 22.04.2018
  • 08.06.2018, Application Deadline 27.05.2018
  • 06.07.2018, Application Deadline 24.06.2018

It pays to be quick

Be one of the first candidates and secure a place for the exclusive EBS Law Camp. This takes place just before the start of your studies and provides the opportunity to gain first insights into the legal world of work for three days. - Workshop with high-profile lawyers from practice - “Round Table” with personalities from the judiciary, such as BGH judges and prosecutors - Visiting exciting trials (incl. case preparation and follow-up) - Visiting an international law firm - Sports event with all participants and professors Submit your application on time and secure your chance as one of the first 40 students to collect practical experience before the beginning of studies and get to know your classmates and professors.

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Costs & Financing

Fees & Financing

First-class education in a private institution

The quality of teaching is our focus: The EBS represents one of the best management trainings throughout the German-speaking world. As a private university we fund us to a great extent from tuition fees.

  • Selection Process 100 Euros , with additional participation in the English test 185 Euros
  • Tuition fees of 3,700 Euros per trimester

  • Registration fee once 690 Euros

  • Tuition fees of 5,550 Euros per semester for the Master in Business (MA)
  • Tuition fees of 7,950 Euros per semester for the Master of Science (MSc)

Total: 45,190 Euros (in a duration of 12 trimesters without master’s programme)

Motivation and performance are your drive

We try to allow excellent candidates access to our studies, regardless of their economic situation. Decisive factors here are performance, motivation and personality. The selection of funding of studies is diverse and often a combination of the different options is useful. Take a look at our study finance overview and find out which offer best suits you.

  • Scholarships - financial and / or non-material support, no repayment, no interest

The EBS herself, but also independent foundations offer scholarships in different style and performance.

  • Education Fund - Financial and moral support, if necessary, repayment including interest rates, repayment starts only after graduation

The former club of the EBS “EBS Alumni“ supports students of EBS through a separate education fund.

  • Financing - Financial support by financial institutions, repayment including interest rates, repayment generally starts after signing the contract

A traditional financing from banks or financial institutions may be a good option to finance studies completely or in parts. The KfW Student Loan or the financing model of the Nassauische Sparkasse, for example.

We are happy to help. Please contact us!

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