European Legal Practice LLM Joint Degree (Master der Europäischen Rechtspraxis) Leibniz University Hannover

• Universidade de Lisboa (DaP)
• Université de Rouen (DaP)
• Mykolas Romeris University (nDaP)
• Université de Fribourg (nDaP)
• CY Cergy Paris Université (nDaP)

DaP = degree awarding university
nDaP = non-degree awarding university

Most courses in Hannover are in German. However, there are also English course offerings. At our partner universities, courses are also held in English, French or Portuguese. It depends on the partner university.

After two years, and upon successful completion of the necessary coursework and exams, the Master's programme leads to the academic degree of "European Legal Practice" (LLM Joint Degree) / Master der Europäischen Rechtspraxis LLM joint degree.

In order to obtain the "European Legal Practice" LLM degree, the following is required:
Successful completion of courses representing 120 ECTS points in general:

• 60 ECTS during the first year of study at the primary university
• 36 ECTS during the third semester at the secondary university
• 24 ECTS during the fourth semester at the primary university

First year of study (primary university, 60 ECTS):

• Colloquia and tutorial on European legal practice (12 ECTS)
• Courses on European law (8 ECTS)
• Courses on European comparative law (8 ECTS)
• Two courses on the core areas of the national legislation of the primary university (civil law, public law, criminal law) (8 ECTS)
• Two courses on focal areas of the national legislation of the primary university (e.g., commercial law, criminology, competition law, taxation law, procedural law) (8 ECTS)
• Consolidation of the national language of the primary university (4 ECTS)
• Introduction to the national language of the secondary university (8 ECTS)
• Regional studies on the country of the primary university (historical, economic, social, and political conditions) (4 ECTS)

Third semester at the secondary university (36 ECTS):

• Introductory courses on the national legislation of the secondary university (4 ECTS)
• Two courses on focal areas of the national legislation of the secondary university (e.g., commercial law, criminology, competition law, taxation law, procedural law) (8 ECTS)
• Consolidation of the language of the secondary university (12 ECTS)
• Regional studies on the country of the secondary university (historical, regional, economic, social, and political conditions) (4 ECTS)
• Summer/spring university "European Integration" (before or during the second year of studies): two courses on European and international law, including comparative law (8 ECTS)

Fourth semester at the primary university (24 ECTS):

• Legal seminar on the thematic area of the student's Master's thesis, including a presentation by the student on his ongoing work (8 ECTS)
• Completion of the Master's thesis focusing on European law, comparative law, or conflict of laws, including public international law (12 ECTS)
• Final oral examination (4 ECTS)

It should be noted that each of the consortium universities has developed a different detailed plan of studies.
For a precise description of content(s), please visit our homepage:
http://www.elpis-hannover.eu

Master's students in Hannover and Lisbon have the opportunity to be placed in internships at various international law offices, commercial firms, and the Legal Clinic (Leibniz University Hannover) for up to three months.

For applicants from non-EU countries (VPD from uni-assist is required):

• for the following winter semester: 15 April to 31 May
• for the following summer semester: 15 October to 30 November

For applicants from EU countries:

• for the following winter semester: 1 June to 15 July
• for the following summer semester: 1 December to 15 January

Prospective students applying from outside the EU must request a Preliminary Examination Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist before applying to the Master's programme. The processing time for the VPD takes up to eight weeks. Therefore, please allow enough time before applying for the programme. More information about applying for the VPD can be found on the central application pages.

More information about the application

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover and its partners offer students of the Master of Laws programme the possibility to attend the regular courses, special seminars, and lectures at the university. Furthermore, personal and scientific guidance by professors and tutors enables students to work and live in a new academic environment.

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We offer corresponding internships: legal clinic, refugee clinic, and enterprises. Please visit our homepage: www.elpis-hannover.eu.

No tuition fees

Approx. 400 EUR semester fee ("Semesterbeitrag")
The semester fee includes the following:

• Contribution to the "Studentenwerk Hannover" (student services organisation)
• Contribution to the student government (Student Union, AStA)
• Semester ticket
• Contribution to administrative costs for the Federal State of Lower Saxony

http://go.lu-h.de/study-costs

Compared with other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable. The prices for food, accommodation, clothing, cultural events, etc. are basically in line with the EU average. You will need around 850 EUR a month to cover your living expenses. The largest expense will be your monthly rent. In Hannover, the rent amounts to between 300 and 500 EUR per month.

Cost of studying at Leibniz University Hannover:
http://go.lu-h.de/study-costs

General information on the cost of studying in Germany:
https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/living-in-germany/finances/

You must have a degree in law (at least three years of study [Bachelor's degree] or state examination).

Further information: access and admission requirements

You must have knowledge of two of the four national languages of the partner universities (German, French, Portuguese, English).

In detail:

• Leibniz University Hannover: German (B2)
• University of Lisbon: English or Portuguese (B2)
• Université de Rouen: French (B2-C1)
• Mykolas Romeris University Vilnius: English (B2)
• Université de Fribourg: English/French/German (B2)
• CY Cergy Paris Université: French/English B2/C1

For applicants from non-EU countries (VPD from uni-assist is required):

• for the following winter semester: 15 April to 31 May
• for the following summer semester: 15 October to 30 November

For applicants from EU countries:

• for the following winter semester: 1 June to 15 July
• for the following summer semester: 1 December to 15 January

Prospective students applying from outside the EU must request a Preliminary Examination Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist before applying to the Master's programme. The processing time for the VPD takes up to eight weeks. Therefore, please allow enough time before applying for the programme. More information about applying for the VPD can be found on the central application pages.

More information about the application

Although tuition fees no longer exist in Lower Saxony, costs are indeed incurred at university, such as the semester fee, accommodation and living costs, and costs for learning materials. You will find possibilities to help you finance your studies here:
www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/finanzierung-foerderung

Deutschlandstipendium:
go.lu-h.de/deutschlandstipendium

Niedersachsenstipendium:
go.lu-h.de/niedersachsenstipendium

There are many job opportunities for students on campus (in the different departments, the central administration, etc.) and off campus. About two-thirds of our students work at part-time jobs while pursuing their studies.

Internal job postings:
https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/universitaet/stellenangebote-arbeit-an-der-uni/jobboerse

Student jobs outside of the university:
jobbico Uni Hannover

Links on housing in Hannover (including a video about housing in Hannover for international students)

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