Program Overview

Wirtschaftsrecht Program

The Master of Laws in Wirtschaftsrecht is a postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of Law at the University of MŁnster. This program is designed for individuals with a completed university degree in law or economics, aiming to provide advanced knowledge in the fields of business, tax, and insolvency law.

Program Objectives

The program's primary objective is to equip students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in wirtschafts-, steuer- and insolvenzrecht, enabling them to pursue highly qualified positions in consulting professions. The curriculum focuses on developing legal-methodical and strategic thinking, as well as the necessary implementation skills. Students will acquire legal, tax, and economic knowledge essential for consulting and corporate structuring.

Program Structure

The program covers various aspects of business law, including:

• Wirtschaftsrecht (business law)
• Steuerrecht (tax law)
• Insolvenzrecht (insolvency law)
• Schnittstellen anderer Spezialgebiete (interfaces with other special fields)
• Internationale Besonderheiten (international peculiarities)

Degree and Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded the state-recognized academic degree of "Master of Laws" (LL.M.) by the Faculty of Law at the University of MŁnster. Additionally, students can acquire the theoretical knowledge required for the designation of "Fachanwalt/Fachanwšltin fŁr Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht" (certified specialist lawyer for commercial and corporate law) by completing a free supplementary course.

Next Study Begin

The next study begin is scheduled for the winter semester 2025/26.

General and Psychological Study Counseling

The Central Study Counseling Service of the University of MŁnster offers various counseling services, including:

• Open consultation hours
• Virtual consultation hours
• Telephone short consultation
• Individual counseling by appointment

Subject-Specific Counseling

Subject-specific counseling for the Wirtschaftsrecht program is provided by:

• Frau Rechtsanwšltin Nina Israel
• Rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultšt - JurGrad gGmbH
• Picassoplatz 3
• 48143 MŁnster