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For inclusion in a master's degree is the completion of studies at the Bachelor's level requirement.
The subject-specific entry requirements are set out in the current Aufnahme-/Zulassungsordnung (admission regulations).
It also includes the different deadlines for the provision of evidence.

If proof of German language skills is required: Information on German language skills.

The master programme consists of obligatory modules, compulsory elective modules and the master’s graduation module (seminar on writing a master’s thesis, master’s thesis and oral presentation of the master’s thesis). 
The master has a strong focus on the phenomena tansnationalization of law. During the first semester, three obligatory modules “Methodology of Transnational Law”, “Transnational Law I” (transnational private law), and “Transnational Law II” (transnational public law) must be studied. Additionally at least two compulsory elective modules have to be chosen. We advise students to take at least one more, i.e. in total three, compulsory elective modules during the first semester in order to focus on the master’s thesis during the next semester.
During the second semester the remaining number of compulsory elective modules has to be studied. The exact number of modules depends on the choice made during the first semester. In total four compulsory elective modules have to be studied during the course of the programme. The second semester also includes the master’s graduation module (seminar on writing a master’s thesis, master’s thesis and oral presentation of the master’s thesis). The oral presentation of the master’s thesis has to take place mid-September at the latest, which means the master’s thesis has to be handed in by the end of July, as the supervisors will need approx. six weeks to grade the thesis, unless a shorter period has expressly been fixed. In any case the subject and supervisors for the master’s thesis should be chosen in February and March at the latest, so that writing of the thesis can commence in April.

A large part of the study programme is compulsory elective, so that students can place their emphasis on different legal subjects. During study track A two compulsory elective modules with 6 CP each have to be selected. During study track B four compulsory elective modules with 6 CP each have to be selected. The courses that can be used to fill those compulsory elective modules in Bremen can be found online in the university calendar. The courses are sorted under thematic headings so that a student can easier decide on which legal area to focus. However, those thematic headings are not binding, courses can be mixed. The following headings exist:

• Labour and social law in transnational context
• Information and Health law in their transnational dimension
• Transnationalization of Economic Law
• Transnationalization of Public Law
• Transnationalization of Private Law
• Transnationalization of Criminal and Security law

Due to compacted nature of the programme (2 semesters) an internship is not included in any study track. However, there is the possibility to take additional compulsory elective courses during the first semester, so that the second semester only comprises of the master’s graduation module (seminar on writing a master’s thesis, master’s thesis and oral presentation of the master’s thesis). In this situation it may be possible to find a company or organization which allows one to combine an internship with writing a master’s thesis. Interested students should begin the search for such an internship early. This option is a valuable qualification, but requires a lot of effort and organization on behalf of the student.

It is possible to study one semester at one of our partner universities.

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At the end of the master’s programme each students receives the degree Master of Laws (LL.M.) “Transnational Law”. This accredited master’s degree forms a valuable addition to the undergraduate degree previously obtained. Students who complete our master’s programme work among others as legal counsel or consultant in companies, organizations or administrations. Other job opportunities include scientific services with or without the possibility of receiving a PhD at academia, administrations or companies.

Private Law, Business and Financial Market Law, European and International Public Law, Administartive Law including Health Law, Labour Law and Criminal Law.