Everything at a glance
Degree level: Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Standard period of study: 5 Semester (90 ECTS )
Type Of Study: On the job
Study location: Weiden
Start Of Study: Winter semester (1. Semester) and summer semester (1. Semester)
Course Language: German
Trade and Corporate Law - Legal expertise for tomorrow’s business environment
Do you want to deepen your legal expertise in Trade and Corporate Law in a practice-oriented way?
The Master’s degree program in Trade and Corporate Law (LL.M.) prepares working professionals—especially lawyers who have passed the First or Second State Examination—for specialist and leadership roles in legal departments of industrial, commercial, and service companies.
This work-study program offers flexible study options combined with practice-oriented knowledge.
In cooperation with ARBER Seminare and AK Jura, you can directly integrate the specialist lawyer training course (Fachanwaltslehrgang) into the program. Alternatively, specialist lawyer courses you have already completed—whether with our partner institutions or other external providers—may be credited toward the degree.
Job opportunities
After completing a Master’s in Trade and Corporate Law (LL.M.), a wide range of career opportunities opens up in the legal departments of industrial, commercial, and service companies.
Graduates can take on specialist and leadership roles, for example in contract and corporate law, compliance, corporate advisory, contract management, or risk management.
Thanks to the practice-oriented training and additional qualifications such as the specialist lawyer course, they are also well prepared for responsible positions in internationally operating companies or law firms.
VERY GOOD RATINGS - VERY GOOD PROSPECTS
At OTH Amberg-Weiden, we combine sound theory with practical learning. Small groups, modern facilities, personal support and close cooperation with companies create the best study conditions.
This is also confirmed by the excellent StudyCheck ratings and the success of our graduates. Those who study here are well prepared for the future.
HIGHLIGHTS of the course
- Practice-oriented training: Direct relevance to tasks in legal departments of industrial, commercial, and service companies.
- International focus: Development of knowledge and competencies to succeed in an increasingly globalized professional environment.
- Professional development: Preparation for specialist and leadership roles in companies and law firms.
- Flexible study structure: An ideal combination of full-time employment and practice-oriented continuing education.
- Expert knowledge: First-hand expertise from leading academics and industry professionals.
- Networking opportunities: Direct exchange with experienced lecturers and practitioners from the field.
Continuing education credits:
The independent publication of your master’s thesis in legal journals, edited volumes, or specialist books may, under certain circumstances, be credited toward mandatory continuing education requirements pursuant to Section 15 of the German Specialist Lawyers’ Regulations (FAO). The decision on recognition lies with the respective competent bar association.
Structure
The work-study Master’s program in Trade and Corporate Law (LL.M.) is designed for working professionals who have completed a university degree, particularly lawyers holding the First or Second State Examination.
The theoretical knowledge required for qualification as a Specialist Lawyer in Employment Law is fully integrated into the program, making attendance at an additional specialist lawyer training course unnecessary.
Those who have already completed a specialist lawyer training course in Trade and Corporate Law may have it recognized and credited toward the LL.M. program.
Tuition Fee
Tuition fee for the Trade and Corporate Law program is €3,350 per semester, plus the student services fee.
Access and admission requirements
To be admitted to the Master’s degree program in Trade and Corporate Law (LL.M.), you must provide proof of a completed university degree in a relevant field as well as relevant, qualified professional experience after completing your bachelor’s degree.
You can apply for a place in the program during the application period via the OTH Amberg-Weiden application portal.
The admission requirements are also set out in Section 5 of the program’s study and examination regulations.
Certification Courses
In addition to the regular degree program, you can take certification courses at OTH Amberg-Weiden—for example Project Management or AI management.
These additional qualifications are a real asset to your résumé and help you position yourself strategically in your professional field. You can find an overview of all certificates here:
Application
Do you want to study Trade and Corporate Law (LL.M.) in a Master’s program at OTH Amberg-Weiden? Then apply for the upcoming semester!