The Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at FernUniversität in Hagen is a part-time, distance learning course designed to deepen your academic and practical legal knowledge. This program builds upon a Bachelor of Laws degree or comparable legal qualifications, offering specialized content in areas such as civil law, public law, criminal law, and procedural law. You can tailor your studies by choosing elective specializations to align with your personal interests, such as focusing on law and economics. The LL.M. degree qualifies you for advanced professional roles, in-depth academic work, and personal development.
The Master of Laws degree demonstrates your ability to solve complex legal problems at an advanced academic level. Depending on your prior legal background, the LL.M. opens up diverse career paths. It can enhance your specialization and career prospects in the legal profession, private companies, or public administration. For graduates of a Bachelor of Laws, it signifies a broad spectrum of legal knowledge and specialization, improving opportunities in mid- to senior-level positions in commerce or public administration. With a strong final grade, the LL.M. may also fulfill the admission requirements for doctoral studies.
This degree program is offered and assessed exclusively in German. Therefore, a strong command of the German language is essential.
There are no hidden costs with distance learning at FernUniversität in Hagen, ensuring full transparency.
Applicants must have completed a recognized law degree program, such as a Bachelor of Laws or an equivalent qualification. A strong command of the German language is also essential as the program is taught exclusively in German.
The total tuition fee for a full-time course in the standard study period is approximately €1000 for both domestic and international students. For part-time studies or a personalized study period, an additional basic fee of €60 per semester plus a student body contribution applies.
The standard full-time duration for the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program is 3 semesters, equivalent to 90 ECTS credits. It is designed for flexible part-time distance learning.
Applications for the Summer Semester are accepted from December 1 to January 31. For the Winter Semester, the application period is from June 1 to July 31.
The LL.M. degree can lead to specialized professional activity in a legal environment, advanced roles in legal/personnel departments, or middle and senior positions in commercial enterprises. It may also fulfill admission requirements for doctoral studies with a strong final grade.