Law in a Sustainable and Digital Europe (LL.M.)

About the programme

Brief overview

25 students | 2 semesters standard period of study

International focus | Sustainability and digitalisation |
Interdisciplinary compulsory-elective modules | Excellent support

Degree programme description

The aim of the ‘Law in a Sustainable and Digital Europe’ degree programme is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the legal contexts and challenges of sustainability and digitalisation within a European framework. The skills taught enable students to develop a critical understanding of legal contexts and to acquire up-to-date legal expertise to address these current challenges within the international multi-level system.

Through modules covering, amongst other things, the regulation of digitalisation, the impact of digital aspects on private and public law, and the interrelationships between sustainability issues and the law, graduates will be equipped to act as experts in the field of modern law, recognising and responding to current demands on the law and regulatory processes in both private and public law.

Course structure and content

The programme is structured as follows:

Apart from the two compulsory modules in the first semester, the ‘Law in a Sustainable and Digital Europe’ Master’s programme offers complete flexibility. Students can choose from the compulsory elective areas of ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Digitalisation’ according to their own interests. A total of 16 different modules are available across both areas.

The Master’s thesis concludes the programme and is characterised by its practical focus on the implementation of sustainability and digitalisation in European law.

Documents

Master’s Programme in Transnational Law, LL.M.

The previous consecutive Master’s programme at Hanse Law School, ‘Transnational Law, LL.M.’, is now offered exclusively by the University of Bremen. Further information can be found here.

Career opportunities

In the current job market, there is a significant demand for graduates who possess a deep understanding of technology law and the legal challenges arising from the constant evolution of the technology sector. This specialised Master’s programme is designed to specifically prepare students for a career in this particular field and to meet these requirements.

Graduates of the planned Master’s programme will find a wide range of employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, as digital technologies increasingly permeate all facets of the legal system. Lawyers with this expertise, who are familiar with the impact of (innovative) technological tools and practices on our legal systems, are in greater demand than ever. Similarly, ‘policy-makers’ who can adequately grasp the complex interplay between the law and technology within organisations operating in the digital environment are proving indispensable.

Examples of fields of work include:

• Lawyer or other roles within the legal sector.
• Policy advisers in national or international organisations, regulatory bodies or companies.
• Consultants who advise organisations and institutions on possible courses of action in the digital and technological sectors.

Career prospects and opportunities for graduates of the Master’s programme also extend to the field of ‘compliance’, enabling graduates to respond to new requirements from businesses and administrative bodies. Sectors such as software licensing and the trading of certificates (for example, in the context of CO₂ or other emissions-related documents) are emerging as key areas of activity in which graduates of this Master’s programme can acquire specialist expertise and meet the relevant requirements.

Application

Application deadline

Start of studies in the winter semester (first semester or higher): 15 July

Start of studies in the summer semester (higher semesters only): 15 January

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• a Bachelor’s degree in law comprising 240 credit points or
• the first state law examination (‘first state law examination’) or
• a Bachelor’s degree in law comprising 180 credit points and additional evidence of specific qualifications relating to knowledge of European commercial law (in particular EU internal market and competition law), European and international private law, and international law. These must be demonstrated through preparatory work and equivalent credits totalling 60 credit points, e.g. by sitting an aptitude test, recognition of professionally acquired skills, or recognition of further skills (e.g. from a pre-master’s programme). The selection committee may stipulate that up to 60 credit points may be recognised on the basis of professional qualifications, provided that the applicant has relevant professional experience of at least one year.

Furthermore, applicants must provide proof of language skills

• German at level B2 (CEFR)
• English at level C1 (CEFR)

application procedure

The application procedure is handled by the University of Oldenburg.
Further information is available here.