DE If you wish to become a business lawyer, practicing attorney, or judge in the UK, you can now acquire the necessary knowledge and qualifications through distance learning in Germany. Distance learning means that a large part of the study takes place at home under the guidance of academic staff, lecturers, and professors. The advantage: A distance learning programme can also be completed alongside a job. Here, I present the most popular distance learning courses in law with the aim of obtaining a Bachelor's or Master of Laws degree as well as the First State Examination.
All distance learning courses in the field of law
We have a total of 34 courses in the field of Law. The first 30 top courses are displayed. Use the filter function or our search to discover more courses in the field.
Law
- University of Hagen
- 7 Semester
- German
By studying law remotely with the Jura distance learning programme at the FernUniversität in Hagen, you will complete a basic degree in legal studies that provides generalizable, connectable knowledge through …
Commercial Law
- IU International University
- 6 Semester
- German
The Bachelor of Laws in Business Law (LL.B.) in distance learning at IU paves the way for a career in the combined field of business administration and the focus of …
Commercial Law
- European Distance Learning University Hamburg
- 6 Semester
- German
The distance learning course "Business Law" at the European Distance University Hamburg leads to the degree "Bachelor of Laws" in 36 months. The course includes modules such as business administration …
Law Science
- University of Hagen
- 3 Semester
- German
The Master's programme "Master of Laws" (LL.M.) at the FernUniversität Hagen offers a comprehensive legal education for graduates of a first state examination in law or an equivalent qualification. This …
Criminology, Criminalistics and Police Science
- Ruhr University Bochum
- 4 Semester
- German
- Criminology and Criminalistics, Police Science and Police Research, Key Qualifications and Methods of Scientific Work, Classic and Contemporary Texts,…
First Legal Examination
- University of Hagen
- 10 Semester
- German
With the Hagen model, the FernUniversität is the only university in Germany to offer students the opportunity to take the intermediate and main subject examinations, and thus the university component …
Commercial Law for Business Practice
- Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University Kaiserslautern-Landau
- 4 Semester
- Saarbrücken
- German
- Among others, contract and employment law, commercial and company law, cross-border contracts, tax and balance sheet law, credit and credit security, …
Commercial Law
- Institute for Collaborative Studies
- 5 Semester
- German
- Contract law, Case study contract law, Management competency I - Strategy, Media and data protection law, Corporate law, Management competency II - Le…
Commercial law
- University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden
- 8 Semester
- Schmalkalden (Thüringen)
- German
This part-time distance learning course combines legal expertise with solid knowledge from the field of business administration. Over the course of 6-8 semesters, you will engage with topics such as …
IT Forensics
- University of Wismar
- 8 Semester
- German
The Bachelor distance learning programme in IT Forensics offered by Wismar International Graduation Services GmbH (WINGS) provides a comprehensive curriculum over 48 months and 210 ECTS points. Topics such as …
Corporate Law
- Private University Goettingen
- 3 Semester
- German
The distance learning programme Business Law leading to the degree Master of Laws is a Master's programme for professional development. The aim of the distance learning programme is to equip …
European Public Management
- Berlin School of Economics and Law
- 4 Semester
- German or English
- Knowledge of the EU, its policies, its legal system, and the impact of EU law on the Member States and their administrations; Knowledge of EU policy a…
Contract Law
- IU International University
- 2 Semester
- German
With this master's programme, you can obtain your Master of Laws with a focus on contract law in just 2 semesters of full-time study or part-time study via distance learning. …
Public Law and Management
- University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden
- 5 Semester
- Schmalkalden, Gera und Berlin
- German
This part-time distance learning programme at the state University of Applied Sciences in Schmalkalden is specifically aimed at employees in the public administration who aspire to a career in the …
Commercial law
- IU International University
- 4 Semester
- German
With this consecutive Master's programme, you can obtain a Master of Laws in 4 semesters of full-time study or part-time study. You will explore topics such as compliance and legal …
Tax law and tax theory
- University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden
- 5 Semester
- Schmalkalden und Gera (Thüringen)
- German
With this part-time distance learning programme at the state University of Schmalkalden, you will obtain a Master of Laws as well as optionally a qualification as a tax consultant. You …
Commercial Law
- DIPLOMA University
- 7 Semester
- German
- Foundations of Economics, Introduction to Business Law, Methodology, External Accounting, Contractual and Legal Obligations, Business Law: Advanced an…
Custodianship\/Guardianship\/Guardianship
- Berlin School of Economics and Law
- 4 Semester
- German
- Fundamentals of civil law, civil procedure, constitutional and administrative law, family law, inheritance law, social welfare law and specific areas …
Commercial Law
- Institute for Collaborative Studies
- 9 Semester
- German
- Introduction to Economics, Accounting, Business Management and Controlling, Public Business Law, Labor Law, IT Law and Copyright Law, Corporate Tax La…
Business Administration, major in Business Law
- Institute for Collaborative Studies
- 9 Semester
- German
- Introduction to Economics, Business Mathematics, Introduction to Private Commercial Law, Self-Organization and Stress Management, External Accounting,…
Legal representation
- University of Wismar
- 7 Semester
- Fernstudium
- German
The part-time Bachelor's degree programme in Legal Guardianship at the University of Wismar offers comprehensive training for future professional guardians. Within the framework of the seven-semester distance learning course, students …
Law for Legal Assistants
- University of Wismar
- 8 Semester
- German
The Bachelor distance learning programme "Law for Legal Specialists" offered by Wismar International Graduation Services GmbH (WINGS) lasts for 48 months and comprises 180 ECTS. With course contents such as …
Commercial law
- DIPLOMA University
- 5 Semester
- German
- International audit, corporate restructuring, tax advisory, global business law, contract drafting in an international context, corporate security, co…
Law for Notary Specialists
- University of Wismar
- 8 Semester
- German
The Bachelor's distance learning programme in Law for Notarial Specialists, offered by Wismar International Graduation Services GmbH (WINGS), introduces participants to legal work and covers a variety of relevant topics. …
Commercial Law
- SRH Distance Learning University - The Mobile University
- 6 Semester
- German
- Scientific Working - Basics, Self-Management, Theory-Practice-Transfer, Communication and Leadership, Scientific Working - Deepening, Technique of Cas…
Commercial Law
- European Distance Learning University Hamburg
- 4 Semester
- German
The part-time Master's programme in Business Law (LL.M.) at the European Distance Learning University of Hamburg spans 24 months and focuses on legal skills in an economic context. Targeted skills …
Commercial Law
- FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management
- 4 Semester
- German
- Preparatory Course, Methodology & Case Studies, Change & Innovation, Corporate and Societal Law, Conflict Management, Employment Law in Practice, Sust…
Criminology and Crime Prevention
- Berlin School of Economics and Law
- 4 Semester
- German
- Foundations of criminology, crime prevention and related concepts, empirical social research, crime phenomena, legal and developmental criminological …
Diploma, Bachelor and Master of Laws vs State Examination: Which qualification is suitable for whom?
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). The Bachelor of Laws was introduced in Germany as part of the Bologna reform and is the first step for those aspiring to become business lawyers, lawyers, or even judges. Typically, a law distance learning programme leading to an LL.B. lasts 6-7 semesters and consists of 180-210 ECTS credits. The Bachelor of Laws allows entry into a Master's programme in legal studies or preparation for the First State Examination, offered by FernUni Hagen. Incidentally, LL.B. stands for Legum Baccalaureus, Latin for Bachelor of Laws.
Master of Laws (LL.M.). The Master of Laws can be obtained following a Bachelor's degree in law, which can also be pursued part-time and through distance learning. The Master is suitable for those focusing on areas such as commercial law. Furthermore, the Master of Laws also qualifies for a PhD in legal studies.
Diploma. There is no distance learning programme for a Diploma in Law in Germany. However, the Austrian Johannes Kepler University offers an online programme in legal studies, resulting in a diploma "Magister/Magistra iuris" as an academic degree. This qualification opens doors to traditional legal professions (lawyer, notary, judge, prosecutor) and to doctoral studies in legal studies.
State Examination. Strictly speaking, there is no state examination in law. The university studies in legal studies in Germany culminate in the so-called First State Examination, which consists of a state part (the compulsory subject exam, accounting for 70% of the overall grade) and a university part (the specialization exam, accounting for 30% of the overall grade). Those who successfully complete the First State Examination can proceed to a legal traineeship and then to the Second State Examination. Passing the Second State Examination allows for admission to a judicial office or as a lawyer.
Distance Learning in Business Law vs Legal Studies: Which is suitable for whom?
Legal Studies (also: Jurisprudence) is the science that deals with the systematic interpretation of legal terms. Therefore, legal studies courses also place special emphasis on disciplines such as legal theory, legal history, legal philosophy, legal sociology, and legal policy. Distance learning in legal studies is particularly suitable for those aiming for a career as a lawyer or judge, especially in combination with the First State Examination. It is worth noting that the range of distance learning courses in legal studies is limited. Essentially, currently, FernUni Hagen and the Wismar University of Applied Sciences are the only institutions offering distance learning courses in legal studies. Through FernUni Hagen, it is also possible to complete the First State Examination and thus qualify for the subsequent legal traineeship.
Business Law is suitable as a distance learning course for all practitioners who wish to undergo comprehensive training in all aspects of business law while working. The qualification for business lawyers is a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or a Master of Laws (LL.M.). Topics covered in distance learning programmes for business lawyers include constitutional business law, administrative business law, civil business law, and criminal business law. Due to the high demand for well-trained business lawyers, there is a wide range of distance learning programmes available. It is important to note: Business lawyers with a Master of Laws degree are not admitted to legal traineeships in Germany and therefore cannot qualify for a judicial office.
Becoming a Lawyer or Judge through Distance Learning: How It Works
If you wish to qualify as a lawyer or for a judicial office in the UK, you must pass the Second State Examination or the Second State Examination. This is preceded by the legal traineeship, which in turn requires the successful completion of the First State Examination.
Since the winter semester of 2003/2004, FernUni Hagen has been the first university in Germany to offer a reform programme in legal studies according to the Bologna model, preparing students for the First State Examination. The aim is to achieve a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) within 7 semesters, while simultaneously preparing for the traditional First state Examination, leading to the title of lawyer. FernUni Hagen is the only university that enables the completion of the university part of the First State Examination through distance learning and obtaining admission to the compulsory state part. By the way: Those who already hold a Bachelor of Laws from another university can have their credits recognised at FernUni.
After passing the First State Examination (the "state examination"), you can embark on a two-year legal traineeship, which precedes the Second State Examination, the Grand State Examination. Successfully passing the Grand State Examination (also called the Assessor examination) allows admission to a judicial office or as a lawyer.
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