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GERMANY

Bucerius Law School
Free University of Berlin, Faculty of Law
Heinrich-Heine-Universitat, Juristische Fakultat
Ruhr Universitat Bochum, Juristische Fakultat
Saarland University, Faculty of Law and Economics
Technische Universitat Dresden, Juristische Fakultat/Law Faculty
Universitat Augsburg, Juristische Fakultat
Universitat Bayreuth, Rechts-und Wirtschafts-wissenschaftliche Fakultat
Universitat Bonn, Rechts-und Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultat der Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms
University of Hannover, Law School
University of Konstanz, School of Law
University of Osnabruck, Law Faculty
University of Passan, Faculty of Law
University of Trier, Faculty of Law
Unversitat Tubingen, Juristische Fakultat

University of Bonn and University of Tubingen did not respond to our emails, so we did not have enough information. Also, University of Augsburg, University of Bayreuth, University of Hannover, University of Konstanz and University of Osnabruck did not answer on our emails so some answers are missing or they are incomplete.

1. Bucerius Law School
Jungiusstr. 6, 20355 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +4940 30706 0; Fax: +4940 30706 105; Email: info@law-school.de

Awarded degree is LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), and the usual period of study is 3 years and 8 months.
The University has a clinical program.
The admission requirements are 1) general qualification for university entrance (in Germany “Arbitur”), and 2) written test and essay, assessment center
The number of admitted students is about 100 and up to 100 foreign guests students each year.
The number of graduate students – so far the University does not have graduates, since the first program has started in 2000.
The University charges tuition fees to students.
The number of full-time faculty – 13 professors
The University has a separate law library with 21.322 volumes (aim in 2004 – 100.000)
The library provides 20 computer terminals for students.

Process from Law School to practice:

In Germany students have to pass two State examinations. Having finished their studies at Law School, students take their first state examination. Afterwards, they attend a two-year training held by the state ministries of justice and take their second state examination.

2. Free University of Berlin, School of Law
Van’t-Hoff-Str. 8, 14195 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +493 083 852 287; Fax: +493 083 852 895
Email: fbvrecht@zedat.fu-berlin.de

Awarded degree is First State Exam and the usual period of study is 4,5 yrs.
The University has a clinical program.
The admission requirement is completion of high school education with an “Arbitur” (certificate from a recognized German school that the candidate receives after 12 or 13 years of studies – depending of the federal state).
The number of admitted students is approx. 450 per year.
The number of graduate students is approx. 250 per year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to students.
The number of faculty is: 22 full-time professors, 6 part-time professors, 20 lectures, 6 instructors, 60 postgraduate research assistants, 60 student research assistants
The University has a separate law library with about 800.000 volumes.
The library provides computer terminals.

Process from Law School to practice:

The education begins with university studies that, after an average of eight semesters, lead up to the First State Exam, which is administered by the examination board of the respective federal state. The Firs State Exam consists of both a written and an oral part, which make up 60% and 40% respectively of the overall grade. The nine written examinations cover the subject areas civil law (3), criminal law (2), public law (2) and the student’s optional specialization (2). In the oral examination students are tested in all areas of legal study.

Two years of practical training follow, which include judicial clerkships and different associate positions in public administration and with attorneys. The training is concluded with the Second State Exam, with which the successful examinee formally completes his legal education.

3. Heinrich-Heine-Universitat Dusseldorf, Juristische Fakultat
Universitatsstra be 1, 40225 Dusseldorf, Gremany
Phone: 0211/8111 414; Fax: 0211/8111-431;
Email: dekanat.jura@uni-duesseldorf.de

Awarded degrees are: - First state exam –4,5 years; LL.M.; Study of Anglo-American Law;
The University has a clinical program.
The admission requirement is high school diploma “Arbitur”
The number of admitted students is 240 each year.
The number of graduate students is about 120 each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to students.
The number of full-time faculty – 10 professors, (17 academic stuff full-time or part-time 9 secretaries.)
The University has a separate law library with 15.000 books and 130 periodicals.
The library provides 10 computer terminals for students.

Process from Law School to practice:

After First state exam two years of Internship (Referendariat), then Second state exam.

4. Ruhr-Universitat Bochum, Juristische Fakultat
Univesitatsstra be 150 GC 6/135; D-44801 Bochum, Germany
Phone: 0049234/3226566; Fax: 0049234/3214539;
Email: Denise.Sablotny@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Awarded degree is First State Examination in Law and the usual period of study is 4,5 years.
The University does not have a clinical program.
The admission requirement is high school graduation “Arbitur”
The number of admitted students is about 480 each year.
The number of graduate students is about 400 each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to the students.
The number of full-time faculty – 23
The University has a separate law library with about 216.000 volumes and 410 magazines (periodical).
The library provides 13 computer terminals for the students.

Process from Law School to practice:

After graduation follows “Referendariat”- a period of practical time in different stages of judiciary (courts, law firms) and administration. It lasts 24 months and at the end follows the examination. The degree awarded is the “Second State Examination.” After passing “Second State Examination” you are fully licensed member of the BAR.

5. Saarland University, Faculty of Law and Economics
P.O. Box 151150, 66041 Saarbruecken, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 681 302 2003; Fax: +49 (0) 681 302 4213;
Email: dekanat@rewi.uni-sb.de

Awarded degrees are: First Juridicial State Examination, University Diploma
The usual period of study is 4 years + 6 months examination time.
The University has a clinical programs.
The requirement for admission is high school (secondary school) Diploma ( Arbitur).
The number of admitted students is 300 each year.
The number of graduate students is 250 each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to students.
The number of full-time faculty – 20
The University has a separate law library with 500.000 volumes.
The library provides 50 computer terminals for students.

Process from Law School to practice:

After graduation from law school (i.e. passing the first juridical state examination) students have to enter a state organized 2-year trainee program (in the judiciary, in administrative agencies, in law firms), followed by the second juridical state examination which, when passed, opens the door to the judiciary, the higher administration, and to all legal professions.

6. Technische Universitat Dresden, Juristische Fakultat/Law Faculty
Bergstra be 53, Von Gerber Bau, 01062 Dresden, Germany
Phone: +49(0)351 463 37444; Fax: +49(0)351 463 37206;
Email: sokrates@jura.tu-dresden.de

Awarded degrees are: Undergraduate: Staatsexamen or Magister iuris (Law Diploma) and Bachelor in International Relations – 4 years. Postgraduate: Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Master of Arts in International Relations – 1 year
The University does not have a clinical program.
The admission requirements for undergraduate – University entrance qualification= A-levels/graduation from high school and language qualification.
For postgraduates – University entrance qualification and University degree and language qualification.
The number of admitted students is about 500 undergraduates and 60 postgraduates each year.
The number of graduates is about 400 undergraduate and about 45 postgraduate each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to students.
The number of full-time faculty – 22 Professors and 22 Lecturers
The number of part-time faculty – 22 Lecturers and 10 external Lecturers
The University has a separate Law library with 100 000 volumes and 360 journals.
The library provides 6 terminals for students plus a computer pool of 21 terminals for students on the same floor.

Process from Law School to practice:

Graduates have to pass the “2. Staatsexamen” (2 nd state exam) to become a fully licensed member of the Bar. It takes 2.5 years after graduation from University and comprises a practical training combined with theoretical instructions.

7. Universitat Augsburg, Juristische Fakultat
Universitatsstr. 24, 86159 Augsburg, Germany
Phone: +49 821 5984500; Email: dekan@jura.uni-augsburg.de

Awarded degrees are: Erste Juristische Staatsprufung – 4,5 years; Diplomwirtschaftsjurist; LL.M.
The University does not have a clinical program.
The number of admitted students is 350 each year.
The number of graduate students is around 180 each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees for the students.
The number of full-time faculty - 48
The University has a separate law library with 90.000 volumes.
The library provides 30 computer terminals for students.

Process from Law School to practice:

After First State Exam students have two years of training and after that is Second State Exam. When they pass Second State Exam they become fully licensed members of the Bar.

8. Universitat Bayreuth, Rechts- und Wirtschafts- wissenschaftliche
Fakultat
Universitatsstr. 30, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany
Phone: 0921/ 55 2931; Fax: 0921/55 2042;
Email: praesident@uni-bayreuth.de

Awarded degrees are: First State Examination – 4-5 years. LL.M
The University does not have a clinical program.
The admission requirements is general qualification for university entrance (A-levels)
The number of admitted students is approx. 350 each year.
The number of graduate students is 150-180 each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to students.
The number of full-time faculty – 16 professors, 16 assistant lectures
The number of part-time faculty – 32 assistant lectures
TheUuniversity has a separate law library (combined with the library of economics) with approx. 135.000 volumes.
The library provides 10 computer terminals for students.

Process from Law School to practice:

After finishing studies with the First State Examination a German lawyer has to do a legal clerkship. This legal clerkship ends with the Second State Examination. By passing this examination the perspective lawyer can get judge, public prosecutor or attorney, depending on the grade she/he achieved.

9. Universitat Bonn, Rechts- und Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultat der
Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms
Adenauerallee 24-42, 53113 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49(0228) 73 9261; Fax: +49(0228) 73 6491;
Email: fsb@jura.uni-bonn.de

10. University of Hannover, Law School
Konigsworther Platz 1, 30167 Hannover, Germany
Phone: 0049 511 762 8110; Fax: 0049 511 762 8107;
Email: dekanat@jura.uni-hannover.de

Awarded degrees are: First State Exam – 4-5 years; Diploma;LL.M.
The University has a clinical program.
The admission requirement is high school diploma “Arbitur” or equivalent high school degrees.
The number of admitted students is 400 each year.
The number of graduate students is around 220 each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to students.
The number of full-time faculty – 25
The number of part-time faculty- -25
The University has a separate law library with 140.000 volumes.
The library provides 25 computer terminals for students.

11. University of Konstanz, School of Law
Universitatstrasse 10, 78464 Konstanz, Germany
Phone: +49-7531-882810; Fax: +49-7531-882810;
Email: Werner.Ebke@uni-konstanz.de

Awarded degree is Erste Juristische Staatspruefung (First State Examination – J.D. equivalent)
The University does not have clinical program.
The admission requirement is high school diploma “Arbitur” (Diploma awarded to students after 13 years of studying.)
The number of admitted students is 250-300 in the fall and 50-100 in the spring each year.
The number of graduate students is about 200-250 each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to students.
The number of full-time faculty – 18
The number of part-time faculty – 40
The University has a separate law library with about 400.000 volumes.

Process from Law School to practice:

After graduating from Law School, young lawyers in Germany are required to do a two-year clerkship; they work as a clerk to a judge, district attorney, at government agency and a law firm (6 months each). The exam which is called “Second State Examination” or “Zweites Juristisches Staatsexamen” is given at the end of the mandatory two-year internship (“Referendariat”). Each law school graduate has to go through after graduation from law school.

12. University of Osnabruck, Law Faculty
Heger-Tor-Wall 14, 49069 Osnabruck, Germany
Phone: +49 541 969 6161; Fax: +49 541 969 6167;
Email: moessner@uos.de

Awarded degrees are: First Law degree, Bachelor of Laws, LL.M.
The University does not have a clinical program.
The admission requirement is high school diploma ”Arbitur” or equivalent examination of high school.
The number of admitted students is 450 each year.
The number of graduate students is 300 each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees for students.
The number of full-time faculty – 19 professors, 30 assistants
The number of part-time faculty – 14
The University has a separate law library with more than 100.000 volumes.
The library provides 40 computer terminals for students.

Process from Law School to practice:

After the first legal state exam (Diploma of University) there fallows a two-year practical education at lawyers, courts and administration with the second legal state exam. Having past this exam successfully the candidate has the right to become fully licensed member of the Bar. The Ministry of Justice organizes the exam.

13. University of Passan, Faculty of Law
Inn-St. 39, D-94032 Passan, Germany
Phone: +49 851 509 2201; Fax: +49 851 509 2207;
Email: Franz.Wenninger@Uni-Passau.De

Awarded degrees are: Diploma – 4.5 years, LL.M. and LL.M.(Master for European Law) – 1 year, PhD.
The University has clinical program.
The admission requirement is high school Diploma “Arbitur”
The number of admitted students is 400 max. each year.
The number of graduate students is about 300 each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to students.
The number of full-time faculty – 42
The number of part-time faculty – 67
There are three law library locations, but the law library is administered by the University library, which has 255.000 law related volumes and 821 periodicals.
Library provides 19 computer terminals for students.

Process from Law School to practice:

After graduation a law student enters the “Referendariat” (a training period), for two years. Having finished this kind of apprenticeship, he/she has to sit the “Second state Examination” (written and oral). Only after successful completion of this exam, the path to practice as lawyer is open.

14. University of Trier, Faculty of Law
D-54286 Trier, Germany
Phone: +49 651 201 2524; Fax: +49 651 201 3911;
Email: dekanatfb5@uni-trier.de

Awarded degrees are First State Exam (Erste Juristisches Staatsexamen) – 4 years; LL.M. (Magister Legum) – 1 year;
The University does not have a clinical program.
The admission requirement is high school diploma “Arbitur”
The number of admitted students is around 400 and 15-20 foreign students for postgraduate studies each year.
The number of graduate students is around 200 and 10-15 postgraduates each year.
The University does not charge tuition fees to students.
The number of full-time faculty – 18 professors, 3 honorary professors and 21 assistants
The number of part-time faculty – 14 assistants and 40 lecturers.
The law library is separate section of the central University library with more than 100.000 volumes.
The library provides 100 computer terminals for students.

Process from Law School to practice:

After graduation from university with the First State Exam, one has to complete a two-year practical training course (Referendariat) at courts, government authorities, lawyers and one place of choice. The qualification to hold a judicial office is only obtain with the Second State Exam “Assessorexamen”. This qualification is a prerequisite for other legal professions such as lawyer, notary and senior civil servant.

After having passed the “Assessorexamen” every candidate may take up a job in a law firm or open up an own law firm. A candidate will be admitted to the Bar association as long as he fulfils certain personal requirements according to the federal German law for attorneys.

15. Universitat Tubingen, Juristische Fakultat
Wilhelmstra be 7, D-72074 Tubingen, Germany
Phone: 0 7071 297 2545; Fax:0 70071 295 178;
Email: oliver.richter@jura.uni-tuebingen.de