- Degree
- state examination
- Admission restriction
- without admission restriction (without NC)
- Duration
- 10 Semesters
- Credits/ECTS
- None
- Teaching language
- German
- Tuition fee
- None
- Semester contribution
- € 272,65
- Start of studies
- Winter semester, Summer semester
- Part-time possible
- No
- Institutions
- Faculty of Law
- Law chairs
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Foundation studies (Grundstudium)
1st semester
- Civil Code – General Part
- Study Group – Civil Code – General Part
- Basic Course in Public Law I
- Study Group – Basic Course in Public Law I
- Introduction to Legal Studies
- Fundamentals of Medieval and Early Modern Legal History
- Fundamentals of Roman Legal History and the History of European Private Law
- Introduction to Economics for Law Students
- Practical Class – Introduction to Economics
- Legal Methodology
2nd semester
- Law of Obligations – General Part
- Study Group – Law of Obligations – General Part
- Basic Course in Public Law II
- Study Group – Basic Course in Public Law II
- Criminal Law I – General Part
- Study Group – Criminal Law – General Part
- Fundamentals of Modern Legal and Constitutional History
- Fundamentals of Legal Philosophy and Argumentation Theory
3rd semester
- Law of Obligations – Special Part I (Contractual Obligations)
- Law of Obligations – Special Part II (Non-contractual Obligations)
- Property Law I
- Study Group – Law of Obligations – Special Part
- General Administrative Law
- Study Group – General Administrative Law
- Criminal Law II – Special Part
- Criminal Law III – Methodology of Criminal Casework
- Fundamentals of Legal Theory, Legal Methodology, and Sociology of Law
You will complete a practical study period after the 3rd semester.
4th semester
- Property Law II (Collateral Security Law)
- Fundamentals of Succession Law
- Fundamentals of Family Law
- Fundamentals of the Law on Partnerships and Companies
- Fundamentals of Commercial Law
- Employment Law
- Fundamentals of Administrative Procedure Law
- Fundamentals of European Union Law
- Police and Public Order Law
You will complete a practical study period after the 4th semester.
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Advanced studies (Hauptstudium)
5th semester
- Practical Exercises in Civil Law for Advanced Students
- German Code of Civil Procedure I (Fundamentals of Civil Procedure)
- Fundamentals of Construction Law
- Fundamentals of Local Government Law
- Fundamentals of International Law
- Practical Exercises in Criminal Law for Advanced Students
- Criminal Procedure Law
- Study in the Area of Specialization
You will complete a practical study period after the 5th semester.
6th semester
- German Code of Civil Procedure II (Fundamentals of Debt Enforcement Law)
- Practical Exercises in Public Law for Advanced Students
- Study in the Area of Specialization
You will complete a practical study period after the 6th semester.
7th semester
- Exam Revision Course – Civil Law
- Exam Revision Course – Commercial and Company Law
- Exam Revision Course – Public Law
- Exam Revision Course – Criminal Law
- Study in the Area of Specialization
After the 7th semester, you can register for a free attempt at the first legal examination (which is not counted among attempts made if the assessment is failed).
(Admission requirements: passed intermediate examination, certificate in foundation studies (Grundlagenschein), foreign language certificate, passed advanced practical class in the three areas of law, 13 weeks of internships)8th semester
- Exam Revision Course – Civil Law
- Exam Revision Course – Labour Law
- Exam Revision Course – Public Law
- Exam Revision Course – Criminal Law
9th / 10th semester
- Exam preparation
The first legal examination (state examination) is conducted by the Free State of Thuringia. It consists of several individual examinations. Your overall grade for the first legal examination will be calculated by combining the individual grades achieved in the individual examinations with the grade achieved in your area of specialization.
You can find more detailed information in the Thuringian Lawyers' Training and Examination Regulations, in the recommended study plan de or on the website of the Faculty of Law.
In studying law I have been fascinated by how complex theory has been brought to life in a captivating way by application to problem cases. I opted for Jena as my place of study above all because of the large library and the student-friendly campus. And when I think about the excellent support I’ve received from the University of Jena throughout my studies, from the intermediate examination right up to my preparation for the final state examination, I don’t regret that decision in the slightest.
Luise Kulling (law student in the final exam stage)
- Excellent support: As we want our new students to feel comfortable and find their feet right from the start, we provide more information on the organization of studies, as well as the University’s facilities and services during the Study Orientation Days at the Faculty of Law de. Our lecture topics are discussed in smaller groups with a maximum of 40 participants. You will also receive extensive support in tutorials.
- Research focus: The professorial chairs housed in the Faculty of Law conduct research in various areas that cover the entire spectrum of legal studies. There is a key focus on historical and philosophical legal subjects, as well as business law.
- Outstanding ratings: The Faculty of Law always does well in teaching evaluations. Why’s that? It’s simple: we offer new students excellent support during the induction period de, a good student-teacher ratio and a wide range of facilities.
- A world of possibilities: Experience our international flair! With its attractive environment for study our University appeals to students and researchers from all over the world and helps to shape Jena’s character as a cosmopolitan city that is fit for the future – the perfect place for international studentsmp4, 57 mb · de.
- Adventures abroad: You can easily realize your dream of spending a semester abroad de. We have a global network of partner universities.
You will generally be able to work in a wide range of different fields, as legal experts are not only needed as judges, public prosecutors or lawyers, but in all areas of administration and business. If you want to join the civil service or become a notary, however, you will need above-average grades in your examinations.
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University entrance qualification
A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.
More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
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Language requirements
Knowledge of Latin is an advantage, but not required.
Admission and language requirements for applicants of foreign nationality and without German Abitur: www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international
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Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.
Consultation hours:
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Opening hours:
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)
You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.
Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)
Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena
University Main Building
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07743 Jena
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