Master What Matters

Advancing globalisation, digital trans­formations and societal challenges require a thorough understanding of legal frame­works. National and inter­national legal systems play a central role in shaping the economy, politics and society.

A Master's in Law at Leuphana University of Lüne­burg provides students with in-depth know­ledge and analytical skills to actively shape these develop­ments.

The Master's programmes in the field of Law at Leuphana offer an inter­disciplinary and trans­disciplinary education that takes into account both national and inter­national perspectives.

Graduates of the Master's in Inter­national Economic Law receive a double degree, i.e. a degree from Leuphana as well as from the University of Glasgow or the University of the West Indies.

The M.A. Sustain­ability Science: Governance and Law integrates sustain­ability science in a unique way with insights from political science, law and inter­disciplinary governance research.

Students in the Master's programme in Law (German language only) have the oppor­tunity to prepare specifically for the First State Examination in Law and qualify for a legal career in Germany.

Studying at Leuphana allows you to learn from top inter­national researchers and work with the latest research findings. That's what Leuphana Law School (LLS) stands for.

Graduates of these Master's programmes are ideally prepared to work in the judiciary, adminis­tration, inter­national organisations, law firms or commercial enter­prises and to play an active role in shaping the future of legal systems.

At Leuphana Graduate School, studying and research are collabora­tive journeys.

Our Master's programmes foster critical inquiry, interdisciplinary learning, and hands-on research—always in close exchange with faculty, peers, and international experts.

Together, we explore scientific questions, develop sustainable solutions, and tackle societal challenges. By combining expertise with team­work, we empower our students to think across disciplines, engage in meaningful dialogue, and shape the future—academically and beyond.

Be part of our Graduate Community!

At Leuphana, you can actively contribute and share your talents in various ways.

Become a tutor to inspire others, join university policy committees, or engage in student initiatives: from the campus magazine to social projects. Music lovers can join the big band or choir. The AStA (General Students Committee) offers cultural and political involvement, such as theatre, university cinema, radio, or event planning. Whether on campus or in Lüneburg, many institutions welcome fresh ideas and new participants.

It’s up to you to choose where to get involved!

The city of Lüneburg impresses with its student flair and a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Whether theatre, cinemas, the lunatic festival on campus, exhibitions in the museums or galleries, there is hardly a wish left unfulfilled.

Lüneburg, situated between the Elbe and the heath, offers many worthwhile excursion destinations. And in the thousand-year-old salt town, the spectrum of leisure activities ranges from the Lüneburg salt thermal baths to numerous pubs and restaurants in the old town.

Another great advantage of student life in Lüneburg is that everything is close together: the university, the city centre with its numerous leisure activities, the inviting spa gardens, shopping facilities and student residences.

Shared flats in Lüneburg are still affordable – especially compared to the high rents in Hamburg. This way, you have more money left over to live on!

At the same time, major cities such as Hamburg or Hanover can be reached by train in no time at all.

Here you can find more reasons to choose Lüneburg.

You can apply for one of Leuphana's Master's programmes in the field of law for the winter semester 2025/26. The application window is regularly open from 1 April to 1 June.

You can find out more on our Master's appli­ca­tion page. There you will find every­thing you need to know about entry re­quire­ments, selection pro­cedures and the appli­ca­tion pro­cess.

You want more in­forma­tion? Some coun­selling? A re­minder?

International applicants can find further information on the social aspects of studying in Germany on the following pages.