The intermediate examination is over and what now? Here you will find information on all the important components of the main study programme, in particular the compulsory internship. You can also use our information sheets and notes to gain an overview of exam preparation and the compulsory state examination.
What do I have to do in the main degree programme?
You are free to organise your course of study as you wish; here we show you the components of the main study programme:
Gain an overview:
- In the curriculum recommendation you can get an overview of the lectures still to be heard.
- In our lecture descriptions you can also find out about the content of the various lectures.
- In the course overview you can see in which semester which events normally take place.
- In the course catalogue on Basis you will find all courses (lectures, study groups etc.) that are being held in the current semester.
- You will also findoptions for further study planning here.
Components of the main study programme:
- The large advanced exercieses, which you must pass in each core dogmatic subject (three written examinations and a term paper). You will learn to link the individual subject areas of the subjects.
- The compulsory internship in administration and the administration of justice (more detailed information can be found below).
- The proseminar as an introduction to academic work and as preparation for the subsequent seminar paper.
- The specialisation area study programme offers you the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge in one of our 12 specialisation areas (more detailed information can be found below).
- Opportunity for voluntary language training through the Bonn FFA-programme and other foreing language courses offered by the department.
Ausführlichere Informationen
The specialisation allows you to acquire specialist knowledge in your preferred area of law.
- Here you find anoverview on the specialisation and the examinations to be taken
- You can choose from 12 different areas of specialisation:List
- TheSeminar activities are also part of the focus area.
- The specialisation can be completed both before and after the compulsory state examination.
The compulsory internship is an admission requirement for the compulsory state examination. The practical study period must be completed during the lecture-free period. It must be completed for at least four weeks in the administration of justice or in a company in the private sector, at least four weeks in an organisation entrusted with administrative tasks and a maximum of four weeks at an organisation of your choice that guarantees appropriate training. The practical study period must total 12 weeks.
- In our Internship-Reader you will find a lot of detailed information.
- You will find all further information in the latest Information sheet on the mandatory internships of the Cologne Judicial Examination Office.
- More information can bei found on the pages of the Justizprüfungsamtes Köln.
- template for the certificate of participation in the practical study period
We can issue you with a certificate of completion of compulsory internships for potential internship providers. Please send us a Mail.
Exam preparation
Practice makes perfect!
- Make sure you practise writing five-hour exams early on and attend our university exam course.
- You can also find out more about the university exam revision course, the Bonn Exam Course
- Learning group exchange: Learning together is often better than learning alone! You can find a suitable learning partner here.
The path to the compulsory state examination
- Overview on the procedure for the compulsory state examination
- Please also find out about the possibility ofStripping and Free Trial (here you find another overview)
- guideline for the registration for the compulsory state examination
- Forms, with which you can apply for semesters off in accordance with § 25 JAG NRW and semesters off due to illness.
- Replacement forms for the list of courses attended (record sheets) in case you no longer have all the necessary record sheets to hand
- Didn't succeed at the first attempt? Cheer up! Here you will find information on the repeat attempt.
- Not satisfied? Find out about an improvement attempt
- Have you successfully passed the first exam? Congratulations! The Career Service of the University of Bonn supports students with career orientation and career entry. D
Important note: Section 12 JAG NRW (graduation) will be repealed by the Second Act Amending the Lawyers' Training Act of 9 November 2021.
Section 12 JAG continues to apply to students who have already registered for the compulsory state examination or who register within three years of the Second Act Amending the Lawyers‘ Training Act coming into force (see Art. 2 para. 2 Second Act Amending the Lawyers’ Training Act). It is therefore still possible to register for graduation up to and including 16 February 2025.
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