Comparative and European Law – (LL.B.)

Contents

Traditionally, law studies are confined to analysis of the law as applied in a single state by the courts of that country. This rather narrow-minded perspective does not take sufficiently into account the needs arising from a globalised knowledge and information society. Especially within the context of transnational economic relations, today's focus is shifting from the pursuit of costly litigation towards the avoidance of legal disputes by means of the intelligent contractual regulation of economic relations. This calls for competencies which enable the practice of law from the perspectives of different national bodies of law, as well as a sound knowledge of the law of the European Union and its bearing on national law. Students must also be familiar with the content of international treaties and the practice of courts of arbitration, which within the context of international economic relations increasingly present an alternative to positive national law. The study of the history and the structure of law constitutes an indispensable precondition for this. Together with the University of Oldenburg and in collaboration with Groningen University (Netherlands), the Law faculty offers an alternative to conventional German law studies for the state examination: An intensive course of foundation studies in German and European law, each from an international comparative perspective and with regard to the law of the European Union - and hence more in tune with the requirements and needs of the economy, the EU and other international institutions. The concept of the Hanse Law School is focused on comparative studies of the foundations of German, Dutch and English law as well as the law of the European Union. Courses are delivered in German, English and Dutch.

Area foci/ modules for advanced specialisation

In addition to law topics you participate in interdisciplinary studies, above all the required elective 'Business Law' delivered by the Carl von Ossietzky University in Oldenburg and - if you prefer - courses in political science offered by Bremen University.

General Studies

General Studies account for 25% of the study programme. These courses train key competences for subsequent career fields. By building their own individual specialities, students are able to shape and amplify their academic profile.

Semester abroad

A stay at a university abroad is a compulsory component of studies at the Hanse Law School. This part of your studies should be spent in the 5th semester at one of the European partner universities . At least 15% of the credit points in the Bachelor phase must be obtained at a partner university abroad.