International Affairs

1. Subject-Specific Foreign Language Training

Subject-Specific Foreign Language Training for Lawyers (FFA for short) is offered by the Faculty of Law in cooperation with the Language Center at the University of Münster in the specialized languages of English, French, and Spanish.

The FFA is a supplementary law program taught primarily by native-speaking lawyers. With a credit load of 30 ECTS, the FFA typically lasts four semesters and can be completed alongside a law degree at the University of Münster (Law, Politics and Law, Economics and Law).

The program’s objectives are to deepen students’ language skills and to study the fundamentals of English, French, Spanish, or international law. The FFA International Law is a specialization within the English-language FFA.

2. German-French Dual Degree Program in Cooperation with the University of Jean Moulin Lyon

Since the 2022/23 winter semester, the Faculty of Law has offered a bachelor’s degree program in German and French Law in cooperation with the University of Jean Moulin Lyon. The program is funded by the German-French University (DFH).

Through the dual degree program, students gain a unique insight into the similarities and differences between the German and French legal systems right from the start of their studies. They not only gain a deep understanding of their own national legal system but also acquire skills in dealing with different legal systems. These comparative law skills are indispensable in today’s legal profession within a European and international context and represent an excellent qualification for future careers in these fields.

3. Bachelor in International and Comparative Law

Starting in the winter semester of 2023/24, the Faculty of Law will offer the Bachelor program in “International and Comparative Law”. The program provides knowledge of German law, common law, as well as international and European law. In addition to substantive legal knowledge, students thus also learn to find professional and context-specific solutions to legal problems across national borders and to weigh alternative approaches against one another. In view of the ongoing internationalization of legal transactions, the LL.B. represents an optimal qualification for future professional careers in globally active companies and organizations.

4. German Law School in Lodz

The German Law School in Lodz is a study program run by the Universities of Lodz and Münster since 1999. The project is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and is aimed at Polish students and doctoral candidates in the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Lodz. The aim of the program is to provide participants with knowledge of German and European law in the German language and to enable them to engage in exchange with German legal professionals.