Advanced Training in Competition Law: Certificate Programme
Advanced training for lawyers at LL.M. level
The certificate comprises 3 modules, each worth 5 credit points. It covers the fundamental aspects of European and German competition law and competition procedural law. Students also learn about key areas of competition economics. Classes explain economic methods that have become more important with the launch of the “more economic-approach” for people with a legal background.
NOTE: The Master Competition and Regulation is being phased out. Application for the certificate is only possible for the winter semester 2023.
Next dates: July 1st 2023: Information Day // August 15 2023: Application deadline // October 2023: Last study start |
Continuing education Competition Law: Contents
Your continuing education Competition Law comprises a total of 3 modules from the Competition & Regulation LL.M. :
- European and International Law (5 CP)
- Competition Law (5 CP)
- Regulation (5 CP)

Continuing Education Practices of Competition Law: Online Learning
Further education Competition Law in online study format
You can study Competition Law digitally from your laptop at home. Some events take place as live online seminars, in addition, our learning platform is available to you online around the clock. This gives you complete flexibility during the one-year study period.
The graduation option for your Competition Law continuing education
You can choose whether you want to take exams as part of the certificate program and thus obtain the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) and proof of 15 credit points at the end. You can have the credit points credited to a later course of study. You can also take the certificate without taking exams and receive a certificate of attendance at the end.
Good reasons for the certificate programme
- continuning law training at LL.M. level
- extensive expertise in one of the most economically relevant fields of European Competition Law
- only one semester duration
- small groups and active online learning concept
Offers for prospective students
If you are interested in the Practices of Competition Law certificate but still have questions, please feel free to arrange a personal counselling interview or take advantage of one of our other information and counselling services:
Application: Your path to the certificate Competition Law
The Competition Law Certificate Program starts in the winter semester of each year. Applications are possible until August 15 of each year.
It is also possible to take individual modules and have them credited to the certificate programme at a later date. You can apply for the individual modules up to the start of the respective module.
You must meet the following entry requirements for admission to the certificate programme:
- First university degree
- Advanced knowledge of English
Contact & Advising
Coordinator
Ramona Tax
Universitätsallee 1, C4.215a
21335 Lüneburg
Fon +49.4131.677-2311
ramona.tax@leuphana.de
E-mail contact
Please feel free to contact us via car@leuphana.de.