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    LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen

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    Cologne, DELLMIn-person2 yearsGerman
    €8,700.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    60
    Credits

    LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen at University of Cologne is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person LLM program based in Cologne, DE. Tuition is €8,700.

    About the program

    Two-semester program introducing German law to foreign-trained lawyers, with mandatory modules on legal foundations and terminology, and elective specialization units in areas such as civil law, business law, public law, and international law.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Germany: post-study residence permit/job-seeker purpose (typically up to 18 months)

    $11,904.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen at University of Cologne cost?
    The total estimated tuition for LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen at University of Cologne is €8,700 across 60 required credits.
    Is LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen at University of Cologne online or in-person?
    LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen at University of Cologne is offered in-person.
    How long does LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen at University of Cologne take to complete?
    LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen at University of Cologne is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen at University of Cologne?
    Post-completion work rights for LL.M. für im Ausland graduierte Juristinnen und Juristen at University of Cologne: Germany: post-study residence permit/job-seeker purpose (typically up to 18 months)