M.A. Tax Law (LL.M.)

The following students are entitled to take up this consecutive degree programme:

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor's or Diploma) in a course of study in economics or law or, after a case-by-case examination, a course of study with a clear focus on economics or law with a total of 210 CP for tax law, LL.M. 90 CP (3 semesters) or 180 CP for tax law, LL.M. 120 CP (4 semesters incl. practical semester)
• These applicants must provide proof of basic knowledge of income tax law as well as commercial and corporate law, or
• successful completion of the career examination of career group 2.1 (former senior civil service) of the tax administration. These applicants will be enrolled in the 4-semester degree programme (120 CP) (no further proof required) or
• successful completion of the first examination (cf. § 2 para. 1 JAG NRW) or fully qualified lawyers. These applicants are enrolled in the 3-semester degree program (90 CP). - In this case, basic knowledge of income tax law must be proven (e.g. by taking a corresponding examination in the undergraduate degree programme or alternatively by adequate professional experience or targeted further training measures).

_Note_: If your Bachelor's degree certificate is not yet available when you apply, an up-to-date transcript of records and proof of admission to your Bachelor's thesis is sufficient.

_Notes on language skills:_ none

_Required professional experience:_ none, but

• Required practical modules of the curriculum can be credited after enrolment if appropriate proof is provided.