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.
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 start the degree programme?
You can apply for a place on the programme from 1 June to 1 September (winter semester) and from 15 December to 1 March (summer semester).
1. check admission requirements
You can apply for a place on the Master's degree programme if you meet the following requirements:
- A first degree (e.g. State Examination in Law or Diplom, Bachelor's or Master's degree from a university) or successful completion of patent attorney training and.
- at least one year of professional experience (a traineeship after the first State Examination is recognised as equivalent).
2. compile and submit application documents
You can apply for a study place online via the application portal of the University of Oldenburg.
As part of the online application, you generate an application form and submit the following documents and supporting documents digitally.
- University degree: Proof of a recognised degree (Diplom, Bachelor's, Master's or Magister degree; State Examination) including transcript (overview of achievements) of previous studies with details of the credit points achieved to date.
- University semesters: Proof of the previous university semesters (= all semesters completed in Germany including previous semesters of leave) (e.g. certificate of study progress, certificate of study, last certificate of enrolment or certificate of exmatriculation)
Professional experience: Proof of practical professional experience of at least 1 year (e.g. employment contract, job reference, certificate from employer)
You can also submit additional documents:
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form
- Certificates of previous further education and training
Application form for modulesPlease register for modules in good time or with your application to ensure that you are allocated a place on the desired courses.
3. allocation of study places
Once we have received your application, we will confirm receipt and check whether your documents are complete. If any documents are missing, you can still send them to us before the application deadline. Your application documents will be dealt with promptly by the admissions committee; places are allocated on an ongoing basis during the application period.
University contribution
In addition to the module fees, the University of Oldenburg charges
- a semester fee of currently 223 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
Missed the application deadline? All modules of the degree programme can also be taken individually and fully credited if you enrol on the degree programme at a later date. You can currently qualify in the areas of data protection, intellectual property and telecommunications. You can also specialise in IT contract law, computer criminal law and legal aspects of IT and internet compliance.
Our modules and further training programmes
IT contract law (InfoR)
Internet law (InfoR)
Data protection law (InfoR)
Law of new technologies (InfoR)
Telecommunications law (InfoR)
Computer criminal law (InfoR)
AI law (InfoR)
eGovernment and public procurement law (InfoR)
Cyber security law (InfoR)
Intellectual property law (InfoR)
Do you want to take more than one module? A Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) comprises three modules with a content focus:
Multi-part programmes: Diploma of Advanced Studies
Legal aspects of artificial intelligence and cyber security (InfoR DAS)
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The internationally recognised Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) certificate attests to comprehensive expertise in a specific field. The multi-part further education programme comprises 30 credit points. A DAS with an individual focus is also possible: you can select three modules from the degree programme curriculum and bundle them into a DAS.
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?
At the start of the module, while you are working through the study materials, the mentor offers initial case discussions in order to bring the theoretical principles directly into a practical context.
We also have a teaching team consisting of a university lecturer and a practitioner in each module, who jointly organise the first workshop and thus bring theory and practice together.
The practical relevance can also be demonstrated in the examination performance in the modules: you agree on a topic with the teaching team, which you will explore and deepen. This can be related to your current academic appointment or address a current practical issue. You present the topic in a lecture and submit a paper on it.
Last but not least: your Master's thesis is also written alongside your academic appointment and can address practice-oriented issues from your own professional environment. It is academically supervised and concludes the degree programme.
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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