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CHE University Ranking

Law, Department

Fakultät für Rechtswissenschaft und Volkswirtschaftslehre

Universität Mannheim

Fakultät für Rechtswissenschaft und Volkswirtschaftslehre
Abteilung Rechtswissenschaft
Schloss Westflügel
D-68161 Mannheim
Telephone: +49 621 181-1309
https://www.uni-mannheim.de
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Basic information

Total number of students at the department

1,590

Number of master degree students (w/o teacher qualification)

120

Support during the study entry phase

Total score for support in the study entry phase

11/14 points

Results of study

Exam results

21.7%

Exam preparation

7/8 points

Research

Doctorates per professor

0.9

Students' assessments on undergraduate, presence-learning-courses

Teacher support
Support in studies
Courses offered
Study organisation
Exam organisation
Digital teaching elements
Assistance with exam preparation
Share of external repetitions visited

39.7%

Introduction to scientific work
Offers for career orientation
Practical orientation in teaching
Support for stays abroad
Rooms
Library
IT-infrastructure
Overall study situation
Self-study places
Return rate of the questionnaires

303

Further information provided by the department

Special features regarding teaching

Wide range of courses for a specialisation in business law, innovative teaching concepts (e.g. Rep²plus); Industry experts/expertise integrated into courses; Interdisciplinary approach (Economics, Business Administration); Targeted preparation for the drafting of contracts; Student legal advice (Pro Bono association); Various Moot Court teams; Study groups beyond the initial semester.

Special features regarding the international orientation

International semester rhythm; Double degree programme M.C.B.L. (planned); Certificate course “European Master in Comparative, International and European Law” (CIEL) with 6 leading European faculties; Over 100 partner universities for Law worldwide; Degree programmes adapted to accommodate semester or year abroad; Arrangement of grants; Wide range of English-taught courses; Advisory staff for incoming and outgoing students (1.5 posts); With 6 other universities, Mannheim is part of the European University "ENGAGE.EU", in which research and teaching (hybrid resources) are strongly connected.

Special features regarding the equipment

Very modern lecture theatres, including for hybrid courses and lecture recordings; WiFi across the entire campus; Access to all important full-text databases in Germany and abroad (Beck Online, Juris, Westlaw, etc.); latest copying and reproduction technology in the library (digital copies to a USB stick or as an e-mail, etc.); Friendly, modern library rooms; Quiet zone for students studying for exams; Generous library opening times; Courses/advice on specialist literature research and reference management; Weekly writing advice.

Special features regarding research activities

Institute for Corporate Law, for Insurance Science, for Transport and Traffic Law, for German, European and International Medical Law, Health Law and Bioethics (together with the University of Heidelberg) as well as "Mannheim Institute for Regulation and Antitrust Law". Interdisciplinary Centre for Intellectual Property, Centre for Business Succession, Centre for Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Mannheim Centre for Competition and Innovation (MaCCI), Leibniz Science Campus "Mannheim Taxation" (MaTax).

Support for founders

Wide range of options and excellent development opportunities for business founders of all disciplines and qualification levels. A few examples: Targeted courses (especially in the Master's programme), also as additional courses; Mannheim Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MCEI); Numerous university as well as municipal and regional funding opportunities; Start-up lounges, founder talks and test rooms (MCEI DesignLAB)

Other special features

Helpful team of course managers (3.5 full-time employees) who are available to students 5 days a week for advice and other questions. Dedicated student council, offering many support options. Regular, subject-specific services offered by the student union and library. At the University of Mannheim, sustainability is seen holistically (socially, ecologically and economically) and integrated into all areas and decision-making processes. For a sustainable diversity strategy, the "Creating Diversity" audit is currently underway.

Further information on research activities

Further information about study entry phase

Information on access restrictions

Website of the Student Council

online-application

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Last Update 2023: Data collected by the CHE Center for Higher Education
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