Features of studying law in Giessen
Features of studying law in Giessen
The study of law in Giessen is characterized by an advantageous relation between the number of staff and students as well as the "Giessen Method" in particular, i.e. work in small groups with students assuming responsibility (running working groups). Thus the study remains organized and comprehensible. Many practitioners (judges, lawyers, administrative jurists) are involved in teaching. They add an occupational perspective to the study of law. This focus on law in practise is also stressed by the regular practitioners' seminars in the fields of industrial law, environmental law, and criminal law.
There is also the possibility to continue studies by embarking on a doctoral course of studies or an additional 2-year period of additional study with the final qualification of Magister/Magistra Juris Internationalis.
Starting in the winter semester 2025/2026, students will also receive a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) upon request if they meet the admission requirements for the compulsory subject examination ("Scheinfreiheit") and have passed the academic thesis. The Bachelor of Laws offers the assurance that even if the state examination is not passed, the work accomplished will be recognised by a degree.
Subject-specific prerequisites
The ability to think abstractly as well as independent, structured, and concentrated work over a long period of time are necessary for indulging in this extensive field dealing with complex legislative texts.
Clear and perfect written and spoken expression and skills in argumentation and rhetorics are required from law students. An interest in social, economic and socio-political questions is also a precondition for the study of law.
Students enrolled in this programme are offered a three-semester specialised language course in Legal English. More...