Master's in Law (LL.M.) in Germany

36 master's programs at German universities23 tuition-free, 33 taught in English. Compare universities, cities and intakes below, then generate your application documents with AI.

36 programs 23 tuition-free 33 in English 36 winter intake Hamburg · Berlin · Göttingen
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All Law (LL.M.) Master's Programs (36)

Business Law in an International Context

HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law) · Berlin

Tuition-freeEnglish18 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Chinese Law and Comparative Law LLM/MA

University of Göttingen · Göttingen

Tuition-freeEnglish24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Digitalisation & Law

Julius-Maximilians-Universitüt Würzburg · Würzburg

Tuition-freeEnglish18 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

European Film Business and Law

University of Potsdam · Potsdam

Tuition-freeEnglish24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

European Film Business and Law (LLM)

University of Potsdam · Potsdam

Tuition-freeEnglish24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

European Legal Practice LLM Joint Degree (Master der Europüischen Rechtspraxis)

Leibniz University Hannover · Hannover

Tuition-freeEnglish24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Human Rights Studies in Politics, Law and Society

Fulda University of Applied Sciences · Fulda

Tuition-freeEnglish24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

International Law and Sustainability

Leuphana University Lüneburg · Lüneburg

Tuition-freeEnglish24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

International Master's Programme  LLM in Legal Theory

Goethe University Frankfurt · Frankfurt am Main

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

International Studies in Intellectual Property Law and Data Law (LLM)

Dresden University of Technology · Dresden

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Law Studies for Foreign Graduates  Master of Laws (LLM)

University of Göttingen · Göttingen

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of European and International Business, Competition and Regulatory Law (MBL-FU)

Freie Universitüt Berlin · Berlin

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Intellectual Property Law and Data Law (MIPDaL)

Dresden University of Technology · Dresden

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Laws (LLM Int)  International Law

Kiel University · Kiel

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Laws (LLM) in European and Transnational Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law  LIPIT

University of Göttingen · Göttingen

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law  GOMIL

University of Göttingen · Göttingen

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Laws in Finance (LLM Finance)

Goethe University Frankfurt · Frankfurt am Main

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Laws in International Banking, Securities & Finance (for Graduates from Asia)

Goethe University Frankfurt · Frankfurt am Main

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master's in German Law (LLM)

Justus Liebig University Giessen · Gieüen

Tuition-freeEnglish12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Sustainability Science: Governance and Law (MA)

Leuphana University Lüneburg · Lüneburg

Tuition-freeEnglish24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of German Law (LLM)

University of Münster · Münster

Tuition-free18 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Laws in German Law (LLM)

Universitüt Hamburg · Hamburg

Tuition-free12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Laws in German Law for Foreign Graduates

University of Passau · Passau

Tuition-free12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

European Master's in Law & Economics (EMLE)

Universitüt Hamburg · Hamburg

English12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

European Studies and European Legal Studies (MA/LLM)

Universitüt Hamburg · Hamburg

English12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Humboldt Master of Laws

Humboldt-Universitüt zu Berlin · Berlin

English12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

International Dispute Resolution, Master of Laws (LLM)

Humboldt-Universitüt zu Berlin · Berlin

English12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (MA; Erasmus Mundus Joint Master)

Leuphana University Lüneburg · Lüneburg

English24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Interünational Law of Security, Peace and Sustainüable Developüment (LLM; Erasmus Mundus Joint Master)

Leuphana University Lüneburg · Lüneburg

English24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Arts Programme in Ethics  Economics, Law and Politics

Ruhr-Universitüt Bochum · Bochum

English24 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Comparative Business Law (M.C.B.L.)

University of Mannheim · Mannheim

English12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of European and International Law (MEIL, LLM)

Universitüt Hamburg · Hamburg

English12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

European University Viadrina · Frankfurt (Oder)

English18 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and Competition Law

Munich Intellectual Property Law Center · München

English12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master's Programme (LLM) in European and International Law

Saarland University · Saarbrücken

English12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

Master's Programme in European and International Law (MEIL)

Universitüt Hamburg · Hamburg

English12 monthsWinter intakeOfficial page ↗

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Law (LL.M.) in Germany — FAQ

How many master's programs in Law (LL.M.) are there in Germany?

Our database currently lists 36 master's programs in Law (LL.M.) at German universities, of which 23 are tuition-free (you only pay a small semester fee) and 33 are taught in English. Most programs are in Hamburg, Berlin, Göttingen.

Can I study Law (LL.M.) in Germany in English?

Yes — 33 of the 36 Law (LL.M.) master's programs listed here are taught in English. Most require IELTS 6.0–7.0 or TOEFL 80–100; no German is needed for admission to English-taught programs, though basic German helps with daily life and part-time jobs.

Is studying Law (LL.M.) in Germany free?

23 of the 36 programs listed are tuition-free: public universities in most German states charge no tuition, only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400 which usually includes a public transport ticket. Private universities and some specialized programs charge tuition.

How do I apply for a Law (LL.M.) master's in Germany?

Typical steps: (1) convert your grades to the German scale to check eligibility, (2) shortlist programs and check requirements on each university page, (3) prepare your documents — CV in German format and a program-specific motivation letter carry real weight, (4) apply via uni-assist or the university portal before the deadline (often 15 July for winter intake), and (5) apply for your student visa once admitted. German Path's free and AI tools cover every step.

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