Experience law: discover your studies in Mainz!

Experience law: discover your studies in Mainz!

On July 7, 2025, the University of Osnabrück invites you to an information day aimed at applicants for the Law and LL.B. degree programs. business law. This day offers an excellent opportunity for high school graduates to gain a comprehensive insight into the classic lectures and to ask questions directly to the professors. Personal discussions should take place over coffee and cake and the exchange about the course of studies and potential stays abroad should be encouraged. Events such as lectures and question and answer sessions round off the program, which is also supported by the law department, which provides insights into everyday student life.

A highlight of the day is the conclusion in the university's castle garden, where participants can let their impressions take effect in a relaxed manner. Given the current trends in the legal sector, part of the course focuses on the topics of business law, European law and digitalization. These aspects become particularly relevant as the global economy is increasingly shaped by complex legal issues. The course is completed with the first legal examination (state examination/diploma) and an integrated bachelor's degree, which provides graduates with a solid foundation for their career in the legal sector. The bachelor's degree program LL.B. Business law combines legal, business law and economic theory with practical elements and culminates in a Bachelor of Laws. Interested applicants are required to register via a registration form, while further information can be found on the university's website. For media inquiries, Dr. Georgia Marfels available at any time.

Study in the heart of Mainz

Mainz University of Applied Sciences is also an important contact point for students, especially in the field of business law. Mainz is considered one of the most popular student cities in the Rhine-Main area, and statistically one in five residents studies in this city. Mainz is particularly attractive for students due to its short distances to Wiesbaden, Frankfurt and the airport. The city is not only an educational location, but also a well-known media location with the headquarters of ZDF, SWR and other publishers. The charming old town with its small streets and shops invites you to linger and offers numerous beautiful places for meetings.

Another highlight is the local culinary hotspot: the market breakfast with Weck, Worscht and Woi is part of every stay in Mainz. The banks of the Rhine are a favorite place for students to stay, especially on sunny days. The traditional Mainz carnival and the Rose Monday parade are other cultural events that bring the city to life. The Mainz 05 stadium is located right next to the university, which further fuels the enthusiasm for sport among the students. Fans of the Eintracht Frankfurt football club can also be found nearby.

Law and its perspectives

The aim of studying law is to give students a deeper understanding of legal texts. Through the training, which is divided into two sections, graduates acquire the ability to understand and apply law. As a rule, studying law lasts nine semesters and is completed with the first state examination in law. This examination includes a compulsory state examination and a university focus examination. After completing your studies, there is a two-year traineeship, which ends with the second state examination in law. Only after successfully completing both exams are graduates qualified to practice traditional legal professions such as lawyer, public prosecutor or notary.

A growing trend in the field of law is courses that lead to a bachelor's or master's degree and often offer a combination with other disciplines such as economics, medicine or media studies. These interdisciplinary approaches optimally prepare students for the challenges of the modern professional world.