Program Overview

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Comparative Studies of German, European and Chinese Law – LLM

The Comparative Studies of German, European and Chinese Law – LLM is a postgraduate study programme that requires a first university degree. It is a double degree programme (Master of Laws (LLM)) with Tongji University Shanghai.

Special Features

• The programme focuses on international business law and is offered by the University of Konstanz in cooperation with Tongji University Shanghai and Humboldt University Berlin.
• It is designed for applicants with a basic knowledge of business law as well as a basic knowledge of German or Chinese law and the respective language.
• The programme offers the opportunity to study abroad in China to complement knowledge and competencies in the field of German and European law by focusing on aspects of the Chinese legal system.

Study Content

The master's programme includes an integrated year abroad at Tongji University Shanghai. It is also supported by DAAD scholarships. After successful completion of the programme, graduates will be awarded an LLM degree from both Tongji University Shanghai and the University of Konstanz.

Degree

• LLM

Start of Study

• Summer semester

Standard Period of Study

• 4 semesters

Application Period

• 25.11. - 15.01.

Admission Restriction

• Yes

Mandatory Minor

• No

ECTS Credits

• 120

Why Study Comparative Studies of German, European and Chinese Law in Konstanz?

After successfully completing the programme, you will be awarded the double degree title of LLM from both Tongji University Shanghai and the University of Konstanz. In addition to this, you will have acquired extensive skills in the Chinese language, not only in Shanghai. Numerous courses on the German, European, and Chinese legal systems will also ensure you are well-equipped for promising professional openings involving relations with the People's Republic of China. No tuition fees are charged for the double master's degree at the University of Konstanz. Similarly, no tuition fees will be charged for the year abroad at Tongji University. Additionally, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for this double degree programme.

Study Content

Prospects

Career Prospects

Graduates have a variety of professional opportunities. Typical work areas include:

• International activities as lawyers
• Work in businesses
• Activities in marketing and management
• Activities in federal or individual state institutions and various research institutions in areas of research, planning, and controlling

If you are aiming for an academic career, you can follow up with doctoral studies.

Study Structure

Start of Study

• Summer semester

Study Structure

You can find an exemplary course of the study programme in the provided table.

Opportunities for Additional Training

At the University of Konstanz, you have a broad range of opportunities and training options that complement your study programme, for example:

• Orientation programmes to support new students
• Learning guidance
• Language courses
• A data and information literacy programme
• Options promoting career-oriented skills and social commitment

Skills for Successful Studies

• Centre for Transferable Skills (SQ) – Additional skills for students from any study programme
• Central Student Advisory Service – Learning guidance, study tips, time management
• Language Institute – Language courses
• Writing Centre – Writing tutoring, joint writing sessions, and workshops

Career-Oriented Skills and Social Commitment

• Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track (ADILT) – Cross-disciplinary programme on data and information literacy
• Transfer – Skills for future careers and practical projects (research, business, politics, and society)
• Qualification N – Sustainability Certificate at the University of Konstanz

Get Ready for Your Career Start

• Career Passport – Programme for career skills (for international students)
• Career Service – Advice on career entry, opportunities, and workshops
• Profil+ – Programme for career skills (German skills required)

Internships and Stays Abroad

Internship

You have the option of replacing various programme modules with a two-month internship in either Germany or China.

Stay Abroad

The master's programme includes an integrated year abroad at Tongji University Shanghai.

Impressions from Students and Lecturers

Hear from students and lecturers in our interview series, where students talk about their subject, and teachers explain the department's research and tell you what topics they cover in seminars and lectures.

Study Requirements

Admission Requirements for Studying

• Completed first state examination in law or a bachelor's examination with the grade "good" or better or equivalent result.
• Advanced English language skills (spoken and written English), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, if you are not an English native speaker.
• German language skills, level DSH-2 or a minimum of 4 points in all 4 areas of the TestDaf or an equivalent language test, if you are not a German native speaker.

Fees

Semester Fee

All students enrolled at the University of Konstanz are charged a semester fee each semester, similar to all other German universities.

Tuition Fees for First Degree Studies for Certain International Students

Since winter semester 2017/18, the state of Baden-Württemberg has required some international students to pay tuition fees for their first degree studies.

Tuition Fees for Second Degree Studies for All Students

All students are required to pay tuition fees for their second degree studies.

Required Language Skills

• Foreign language skills: You have to document advanced English language skills (spoken and written English), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, if you are not an English native speaker.
• German language skills: International applicants also have to document their German language skills, level DSH-2 or a minimum of 4 points in all 4 areas of the TestDaf or an equivalent language test.

Teaching and Examination Language

Teaching languages are German and English.

Interests and Skills

The double degree master's programme is mainly designed for applicants with a previous education in law, especially students who have completed the first (German) state examination in law.

Application

Application and Application Documents

Application Documents

• Certificate of the first (state) examination in law completed at a German university, or certificate of a completed bachelor's programme in law, the humanities, social sciences, or sinology at a university in Germany or abroad with the grade "good" or better or equivalent result.
• Documentation of advanced English language skills (spoken and written English), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, if you are not an English native speaker.
• Curriculum vitae in German

International Applicants

If your documents are not available in German or English, you will need to have them translated. Please submit a German or English translation of your documents along with the original versions.

Contact

Contact Person

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) can help you with general questions about finding the right study programme as well as when you are concerned or unsure about your studies.

Departmental Student Advisory Service

For questions related to the content or organization of the study programme, please contact the departmental student advisory service.