Program Overview

Bachelor of Law: Mono - 180 ECTS

General Description

The Bachelor's degree program provides students with basic knowledge and the ability to think methodically and scientifically. It is divided into an assessment level and an advanced level.

At the assessment level, students provide proof that they are suitable for studying law. It provides an introduction to law, methodological principles, and basic skills in private law, criminal law, public law, and some basic law subjects. The assessment level comprises a total of 60 ECTS credits.

The advanced level comprises a total of 120 ECTS credits, which must be acquired through compulsory modules (99 ECTS credits), compulsory elective modules (15 ECTS credits), and elective modules (6 ECTS credits). In addition to module examinations worth a total of 105 ECTS credits, students must complete written assignments worth 15 ECTS credits.

The Bachelor's degree qualifies students for further studies (Master of Law degree program).

ECTS Credits

The Bachelor of Law UZH program comprises 180 ECTS credits.

Language

German

Admission Requirements

The Student Administration Office or the Admissions Office is responsible for admission to the University of Zurich. Please note the admission requirements for the Bachelor's degree program.

Study Program

Assessment Level

• Module: Einfuhrung in die Rechtswissenschaft, ECTS: 3, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 1. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: Onlinetest im 1. Semester, bestanden
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• Module: Juristisches Arbeiten, ECTS: 3, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 1. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: dokumentierte aktive Teilnahme an LV, bestanden
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• Module: Privatrecht I, ECTS: 4.5, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 1. und 2. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 2. Semester, benotet, 1.5 Std.
• Module: Strafrecht I, ECTS: 12, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 1. und 2. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 2. Semester, benotet, 2 Std.
• Module: Öffentliches Recht I, ECTS: 18, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 1. und 2. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 2. Semester, benotet, 3 Std.
• Module: Romisches Privatrecht, ECTS: 7.5, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 1. und 2. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 2. Semester, benotet, 3 Std.
• Module: Rechtsgeschichte (BLaw), ECTS: 6, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 1. und 2. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 2. Semester, benotet, 3 Std.
• Module: Methodenlehre und Rechtstheorie, ECTS: 3, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 2. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 2. Semester, benotet, 2 Std.
• Module: Fallbearbeitung Assessment, ECTS: 3, Module type: Wahl-pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 2. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Arbeit im 2. Semester, bestanden
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Advanced Level

• Module: Privatrecht II, ECTS: 19.5, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 3. und 4. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 4. Semester, benotet, 3 Std.
• Module: Strafrecht II, ECTS: 15, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 3. und 4. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 4. Semester, benotet, 3 Std.
• Module: Öffentliches Recht II, ECTS: 12, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 3. und 4. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 4. Semester, benotet, 3 Std.
• Module: Privatrecht III, ECTS: 16.5, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 5. und 6. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 6. Semester, benotet, 3 Std.
• Module: Internationales Privatrecht, ECTS: 6, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 5. und 6. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 6. Semester, benotet, 2 Std.
• Module: Handels- und Wirtschaftsrecht I, ECTS: 12, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 5. und 6. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 6. Semester, benotet, 3 Std.
• Module: Volkerrecht/Europarecht, ECTS: 9, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 5. und 6. Semester (zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 6. Semester, benotet, 3 Std.
• Module: Wahlpflichtmodul Grundlagen, ECTS: 3, Module type: Wahl-pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 4. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Prufung im 4. Semester, benotet, 2 Std.
• Module: Wahlpflichtmodul OR/ZGB, ECTS: 6, Module type: Wahl-pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 6. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche oder mundliche Prufung im 6. Semester, benotet, 2 Std. o. 15 Min.
• Module: Fallbearbeitung Privatrecht, ECTS: 3, Module type: Wahl-pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 4. oder 6. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Arbeit im 4. oder 6. Semester, bestanden
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• Module: Fallbearbeitung Öffentliches Recht/Strafrecht, ECTS: 3, Module type: Wahl-pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 4. oder 6. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Arbeit im 4. oder 6. Semester, bestanden
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• Module: Proseminar, ECTS: 3, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 3. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Arbeit im 3. Semester, bestanden
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• Module: Bachelorarbeit, ECTS: 6, Module type: Pflicht, Completion timing and frequency: 4.-6. Semester (einsemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: schriftliche Arbeit im 4.-6. Semester, benotet
• Module: Wahlmodul, ECTS: 6, Module type: je nach Modul, Completion timing and frequency: 3.-6. Semester (ein- oder zweisemestrig), Assessment and type of evaluation: je nach Modul im 3.-6. Semester

Repetition Options

Assessment Level

• Compulsory modules can be repeated once.
• The case study core elective modules can each be repeated twice. They can be substituted with other modules from the module group.

Advanced Level

• Compulsory modules can be repeated twice.
• A maximum of two failed attempts applies to the compulsory elective modules Fundamentals and OR/ZGB.
• The case study core elective modules can each be repeated twice. They can be substituted with other modules from the module group.
• The elective modules offered by the RWF can each be repeated twice and can be substituted. For the other modules that can be chosen instead of RWF elective modules, the regulations of the respective faculty or institution apply.

Degree

Bachelor of Law UZH

Additional Information

The Bachelor of Law UZH program provides students with a comprehensive education in law, preparing them for further studies or a career in the field. The program is divided into an assessment level and an advanced level, with a total of 180 ECTS credits required for completion. The language of instruction is German. Admission requirements and study programs are outlined in detail, including module descriptions, ECTS credits, and assessment methods. Repetition options are also provided for both the assessment and advanced levels. Upon completion, students are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Law UZH.