Program Overview

Master’s Program in Competition Law and Regulation (LL.M.)

Program Facts and Information

The Master’s Program in Competition Law and Regulation is a unique program that combines law with economics, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of competition law and regulatory law. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a rapidly changing market.

• Degree: Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Language of instruction: German and English
• Language requirements: German and English
• Program start: Fall semester (September)
• School: School of Law and Economics, Department of Law
• Semester fee: EUR 194
• Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: EUR 1,500
• Tuition fees for a second degree: EUR 650

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of competition law and regulatory law, as well as economic expertise. Students will attend courses in public law, competition law, and economic methods, and will have the opportunity to specialize in either Digital Economy or Energy.

• The program combines theory and practice, with a six-week mandatory internship and courses taught by experts from the private sector.
• Students will gain insights into state-of-the-art research and will have the opportunity to write their master’s thesis on a topic of their choice, possibly in cooperation with a company or public authority.

Why Study Competition Law and Regulation at the University of Mannheim?

• The University of Mannheim is one of the leading universities in Germany, with a strong reputation for research and teaching.
• The Department of Economics has been awarded top spots in national and international rankings, and the Department of Law has a strong reputation for research and teaching in business and economic law.
• The program is the first of its kind in Germany, and provides students with a unique combination of law and economics.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Companies: Graduates can work in companies from the energy, telecommunications, media, and transport sectors.
• Authorities: Graduates can work in different authorities, such as the Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency), the Bundeskartellamt (federal cartel office), or the European Commission.
• Doctorate: Graduates can also pursue a doctorate and opt for a career in science and research.

Required Interests and Skills

• Interdisciplinary work: Students should be interested in interdisciplinary work combining law, economics, technology, and politics.
• Analytical skills: Students should have good analytical skills and enjoy debating and arguing.
• Economics: Students should be interested in economics and enjoy math.

Program Structure

• Module catalog: The program is structured into modules, which are outlined in the module catalog.
• Studying abroad: Students have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad, with a large and comprehensive network of partner universities around the world.
• Internships: Students must complete a six-week internship during their studies, which can be done in Germany or abroad.

Admission Requirements and Selection

• Admission requirements: Students must have completed a program in Law or a program recognized as equivalent, with courses in Law corresponding to at least 30 ECTS credits.
• Language requirements: Students must provide proof of proficiency in English and German.
• Selection criteria: The selection criteria are irrelevant, as this program is currently not selective.

Continuing Education

• Certificate programs: The University of Mannheim offers various certificate programs, including the "Studium Oecologicum" which focuses on sustainability.
• Language courses: The University of Mannheim offers language courses in more than 16 languages, including Japanese, Hebrew, Spanish, and Norwegian.

Doctorates

• Admission requirements: Students who wish to earn a doctorate from the University of Mannheim must have completed their master’s program with a final grade that meets the admission requirements.
• Supervisor: Students must find a supervisor for their doctoral studies.