BA European Law

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Wurzburg

Program Overview

The BA European Law (LL.B.) at the University of Würzburg is a focused 7-semester (3.5-year) program designed for students who want a strong foundation in European law without following the traditional German state exam route. It’s a great choice if you’re interested in how EU law shapes business, human rights, and international systems—and want to build a career in the private sector, public administration, or continue with a Master’s degree.

Curriculum Structure

Semesters 1–2 (Foundation Building)

You begin with the core legal pillars—Civil Law, Public Law, and Criminal Law—giving you the same strong base as traditional law students. Alongside this, you’re introduced to key EU subjects like Main Features of European Law and Internal Market Law, helping you understand how European rules influence trade, competition, and everyday legal systems across countries.

Semesters 3–5 (Deepening Expertise)

As you progress, the focus shifts more towards European law in practice. You’ll study topics such as European Human Rights Protection, exploring frameworks like the EU Charter and ECHR, while electives like European Antitrust Law I and European Company Law give you insight into real-world business and competition issues. This stage builds your ability to analyse complex EU cases and prepares you for collaborative legal work.

Semesters 6–7 (Advanced Application & Specialisation)

In the final phase, you tailor your studies through advanced electives and bring everything together through a Bachelor’s thesis. With a total of 210 ECTS credits, you’ll develop specialised expertise in European law while also benefiting from overlap with state-exam subjects, keeping your future options flexible.

Focus Areas : European Union Law, Internal Market Law, Antitrust and Competition Law, European Company Law, Human Rights Protection, Cross-border Legal Systems

Learning Outcomes : You graduate with an LL.B. and a strong command of European law, along with the ability to analyse cross-border legal issues, understand EU regulations in practice, and apply your knowledge in international and business environments.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation) : This is a fully accredited Bachelor’s degree (210 ECTS) from the University of Würzburg, designed to prepare you for non-traditional legal careers or further academic study, without requiring the German state examination pathway.

Reputation (Employability & Strength) : The program builds on Würzburg’s strong law faculty and focuses on EU law expertise—an area that is increasingly important in modern legal practice. Graduates are well-positioned for roles in international companies, public institutions, and global legal environments, as well as for progression to competitive Master’s programs.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Würzburg, our BA in European Law stands out because it combines rigorous legal theory with hands-on experiential learning that builds real-world skills you'll use right away in your career. You'll dive into practical training through the Faculty of Law's dedicated resources, like advisory consultations and international exchange opportunities that let you apply European law concepts in real settings. This approach ensures you're not just studying law—you're living it, gaining confidence through structured support from advisors at Domerschulstraße 16 and participation in programs like Erasmus for cross-border legal practice.

Here's how our program equips you with practical tools and experiences tailored to European Law:
- Erasmus and study abroad advising: Work directly with experts like Dr. Thomas Leuerer at the Institute of Political Science and Sociology to join international exchanges, applying EU law in partner universities across Europe—perfect for building a global network.
- Course advisory services: Get personalized guidance from advisors such as those at the Faculty of Law (Domerschulstraße 16, Room 309/2) to tackle group projects and case studies on European legal systems, sharpening your teamwork and analysis skills.
- International Office support: Access tutors, incoming student services, and module planning for practical immersion, including events that connect you with peers for collaborative legal simulations.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the University of Würzburg, our BA in European Law (as part of the traditional State Examination in Law with a European focus) immerses you in practical legal training right from the start, building real-world skills through hands-on engagement with EU law cases, policies, and cross-border applications. You'll work in dynamic group settings and leverage cutting-edge campus facilities like computer pools, seminar rooms, and specialized libraries to analyze legal texts, simulate negotiations, and collaborate on European policy projects—preparing you to thrive in international law careers. This approach mirrors programs like our LL.M. Eur. in European Law, emphasizing experiential depth in a bilingual (German-English) environment where B1 German proficiency unlocks courses blending theory with practice.

Here's how our facilities and opportunities make experiential learning come alive for law students:

- Campus Hubland Nord seminar rooms and computer pools for group projects on European legal frameworks, with ongoing expansions for collaborative research spaces.
- University Library (Universitätsbibliothek Hubland) and subject-specific law collections for in-depth access to EU treaties, case law, and digital legal databases.
- State Examination structure in Law, integrating practical modules like those in international legal studies, with e-learning and short-term mobility options via ERASMUS+ partnerships for real EU policy simulations.
- Bilingual teaching (German/English) in law courses, supporting group work and placements requiring B2 English for working groups—ideal for cross-cultural legal debates.
- Exchange and international modules, including EU-funded programs with winter schools on campuses like Hubland for hands-on European lifelong learning policies.