German and European Business Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
German and European Business Law (DEWR) combines the exciting world of law and business administration.
This practice-oriented degree program not only offers you sound legal knowledge, but also insights into economic contexts - an ideal combination for a wide range of career opportunities. If you are interested in law and business and are looking for a practical alternative to traditional law, DEWR is just right for you.
Your future begins in Siegen
High practical relevance and great job opportunities: the German and European Business Law (DEWR) degree course offers you an exciting alternative to traditional law studies. You combine business studies with law - with the legal part making up around 70% of the Bachelor's degree. From the 4th semester onwards, you can then specialize in your favourite topics.
Thanks to the practice-oriented curriculum and the relatively short duration of study, you will quickly be ready for the job market and can gain practical experience early on. After your Bachelor's degree, you will be versatile and ready to start your career.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard period of study
6 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German, partly English
Career prospects
Regardless of whether you want a fast-track career or prefer a good work-life balance - with a DEWR degree, many doors are open to you in almost all areas of business. Whether it's a university professorship, a top job in auditing or tax consulting - our good reputation, our expertise and our commitment will get you there. Take advantage of our know-how and our networks to get your career off to a successful start!
Lecturers about the course
Excellent study conditions,
personal contact and a campus with short distances
Our Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in German and European business law offer excellent training for a career in a wide variety of fields. Our graduates work in management positions at DAX companies and global management consultancies, in legal departments, as contract managers, in compliance, in insolvency administration and many other professions. They are in high demand on the job market and are correspondingly well paid.
Teaching and research are closely linked, which is why we have been offering topics such as contract negotiation, data protection and data management law, AI law and compliance for our business lawyers for several years and constantly monitor current legislative projects - also through our own research contributions.
The Schlosscampus in Siegen also offers excellent study conditions. In addition to modern lecture halls, a cafeteria integrated into the hillside and a beautiful and bright library where there is always space, you will always have personal contact with your professors and a campus with short distances.
Course content and focus
What you can expect from the DEWR degree program
Study section I
1st - 2nd semester
Introduction/Methodology, Working Techniques, Civil Business Law I, Public Business Law I, Accounting and Financial Statements for Business Lawyers, Cost and Revenue Accounting, Investment and Financing, Civil Business Law II, Public Business Law II
Study section II
3rd - 4th semester
Civil Business Law II, Public Business Law II, Corporate Law (Commercial and Company Law), Interdisciplinary Compulsory Elective Area DEWR, Advanced Seminar Law I, Legal English, Compulsory Elective Area Law, Production, Marketing
Study section III
5th semester
International business law, advanced seminar in law II (economics, interdisciplinary skills), law elective, special business administration (DEWR)
6th semester
Internship
Bachelor's thesis
An internship of at least three months in a suitable commercial enterprise, a suitable freelance practice/law firm or in a suitable public body (authority, court) is obligatory as part of the course. The internship can be completed with a business, legal or interdisciplinary focus. A significantly longer internship is recommended for those who want to go straight into business after their Bachelor's degree.
If you do not have a high school diploma, but do have an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or are already in the middle of your career, please find out more here.
Good reasons for studying DEWR at the University of Siegen
- Germany's most successful business law program with correspondingly extensive experience and a comprehensive national and international network
- close supervisory relationship
- high practical relevance
- Diverse and excellent career opportunities
- We discover and promote talent!
