Information Law (LL.M.)
Information Law (LL.M.)
Your legal expertise for the digital transformation.
Part-time and practice-orientated LL.M.!
Liability must be clarified for AI and autonomous systems, cyber security and data protection are becoming comprehensive requirements and new contractual relationships are emerging in electronic business. The rapid pace of digitalisation is affecting all areas of life - and raises numerous new legal issues.
By combining legal expertise in information law with knowledge of the IT sector, you will have a qualification that is in constant demand - ranging from state regulation and robotics to digital copyright law. With the renowned and internationally recognised LL.M. degree, you will position yourself successfully on the legal job market.
Start dates & schedule
At the start of the summer or winter semester;
You can join as a guest student at any time
Current semester dates
Who is the Master's programme suitable for?
The degree programme is aimed at lawyers, business economists and Computing Science graduates with legal knowledge.
What prospects does the degree open up?
You've come to the right place if you ...
- want to position yourself as a specialist in IT law,
- advise in the IT, telecommunications and media industry,
- would also like to acquire the academic degree LL.M. as a lawyer or in-house lawyer,
- are seeking recognition as a specialist lawyer for information technology law in accordance with Section 14k of the German Specialist Lawyers' Act (FAO) (content can be chosen to be congruent).
Details of the degree programme
How is the Master's programme structured?
For the Master of Laws degree, you will complete four compulsory modules and study two elective modules, which you can use to expand your basic knowledge depending on your interests and qualification goals. At the end of your degree programme, you will take the final module, in which you will refine your Master's project and then write your Master's thesis.
Online colloquium and Master's thesis
- formulate a question of information law independently and clearly
- develop an adequate research design
- independently conduct a scientific analysis of a legal issue in information law
- independently write a thesis using scientific models and methods
Notes: Final module & Master's thesis (PDF)
Lecturers of the Master's programme Information Law (LL.M.) as reviewers
Module allocation: individual and variable
The modules of the degree programme each deal with completed subject areas and can be taken in the order of your choice. You determine the number of modules completed per semester yourself - and thus individually regulate the duration of your degree programme. There is no minimum number of modules per semester - nor is there an obligation to complete the degree within the standard period of study of four semesters.
With us, you can study part-time and flexibly
The academic degree "Master of Laws (LL.M.)" stands for an excellent legal education at a high level. The internationally recognised degree with 90 credit points entitles you to work as a legal expert or lawyer in the field of information law.
Module process: online and on site
Students benefit from the specially developed learning organisation of the blended learning concept, a combination of online and face-to-face study. The programme is therefore varied and practice-oriented, not only in terms of content but also didactically. Self-study and distance learning, input from lecturers and practitioners, study materials as well as internet-based discussions and online tasks with direct feedback provide the necessary variety. The project work also offers the opportunity to work on and deepen your own focus in the modules. The learning environment, which is largely independent of time and place, and the free organisation of modules provide the necessary flexibility for part-time study.
Example of your study programme
The exemplary study plan illustrates the individual adaptability of the degree programme to your own time budget. There is additional leeway with the recognition of credits and competences.
This exemplary study plan for the standard duration of study shows an ideal-typical Master's programme with a duration of four semesters and an even distribution of modules.
Lecturers from science and practice
Your way to the University of Oldenburg
When can I join the degree programme?
Applications for a place onthe programme can be submitted between 1 June and 1 September (winter semester) and between 15 December and 1 March (summer semester).
1. check admission requirements
You may apply for a place on the Master’s programme if you meet the following requirements:
- A first degree ( e.g. the State Examination in Law or a Diplom, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a university) and
- at least one year’s professional experience (a legal traineeship following the first State Examination is recognised as equivalent).
2. compile and submit application documents
Applications for a place on a degree programme are made online via the University of Oldenburg’s application portal.
As part of the online application process, you will create an application form and submit the documents and supporting evidence listed below in digital format.
- Higher education qualification: Proof of a recognised degree (Diplom, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Magister degree; State Examination), including a transcript (academic record) of your previous studies, specifying the credit points achieved to date
- University semesters: Proof of the university semesters completed to date (= all academic semesters completed in Germany, including any previous leave of absence semesters) (e.g. certificate of academic progress, enrolment certificate, most recent enrolment certificate or certificate of exmatriculation)
Work experience: Proof of at least one year’s professional experience (e.g. employment contract, reference, certificate from employer)
You may also submit additional documents:
- Tabular CV
- Certificates of previous further education and training
Modules registration form: Please register for modules well in advance or at the same time as submitting your application to ensure you secure a place on your chosen courses.
3. allocation of study places
Once we have received your application, we will confirm receipt and check that your documents are complete. If any documents are missing, you may still send them to us before the application deadline. Your application documents will be submitted to the admissions committee for a decision once the application deadline has passed. You will be informed of the outcome and the next steps leading up to enrolment in due course.
University contribution
In addition to the module fees, the University of Oldenburg charges
- a semester fee of currently 227.10 euros for enrolled students.
- a guest lecture fee of currently 60 euros if a module is taken as further education.
There are no further ongoing or additional costs for examinations or similar.
Shortening the study programme through credit transfer
Many of our students have extensive professional qualifications, have completed further education or have already earned credits. These competences acquired (outside) higher education can benefit their studies. Students who submit a proposal for the recognition of modules and whose competences and prior achievements are recognised can shorten their studies: fewer modules have to be studied, which reduces the time and financial burden.
Detailed information on credit transfer can be found in our guidelines; a proposal for credit transfer can be submitted at any time.
Further education to study at any time
All modules of the degree programme can also be taken individually as further education courses and will be fully recognised should you enrol in the degree programme at a later date.
You can complete each individual module with the internationally recognised Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS).
Would you like to pursue further education with a specific focus? The internationally recognised Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) issues a certificate for comprehensive expertise in a specific subject area and consists of three modules. The DAS thus comprises 30 credit points.
Our modules and further training programmes
AI law (InfoR)
Telecommunications law (InfoR)
Internet law (InfoR)
Intellectual property law (InfoR)
eGovernment and public procurement law (InfoR)
Computer Crime – Cybercrime, AI and Digital Challenges (InfoR)
IT contract law (InfoR)
Data protection law (InfoR)
Law of new technologies (InfoR)
Cyber security law (InfoR)
Multi-part programmes: Diploma of Advanced Studies
Legal aspects of artificial intelligence and cyber security (InfoR DAS)
Personalised focus, freely combinable from 3 modules
Questions about studying
How much time do I need to plan for the degree programme?
You choose how many modules you take each semester and thus control your study capacity. One module comprises 10 credit points and we calculate an average of 5 to 8 hours per week. However, you are usually flexible in terms of time so that you can bring forward or catch up on certain tasks in the module if you have academic appointments. All binding dates are communicated directly when you book the module, allowing you to adjust your own time management. The combination of online phases, few attendance dates at the weekend and flexible self-study sections makes it easy to combine the programme with an academic appointment.
What practical relevance is there in the degree programme?
Right from the start of the module, whilst you are working through the study materials, the mentor will lead initial case discussions to link the theoretical foundations directly to practical applications.
In addition, each module features a teaching team comprising a university lecturer and a practitioner, who jointly design the first workshop, thereby integrating theory and practice.
The practical relevance is also evident in the modules: you agree on a topic with the teaching team, which you then explore and examine in depth. This may relate to your current professional role or address a topical issue from professional practice. You will present the topic in a lecture and submit a written paper on it.
Last but not least: your Master’s thesis is also written whilst you are working and may address practice-oriented issues from your own professional environment. It is supervised academically and marks the completion of your degree.
How can I combine my studies with my academic appointment?
The degree programme is specially designed for working people. Flexible learning times, digital formats and modular examinations make it possible to combine studying with a full-time job.
When and where do the presentations take place?
There are two compact workshops per module at the weekend (Fri 14-19 and Sat 9-16).
- As a rule, one of these workshops takes place on site at the University of Oldenburg. Occasionally, workshops are also held at practice partners. We will indicate this directly when you register for the module.
- The other workshop is held as an online workshop.
You can schedule all relevant dates when you register for the module.
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