I am a BBA LLB graduate from India. I am planning to study in Germany. I got into Bucerius masters in law and business & Freie University Masters in European and international business, competition and regulatory law.
I am confused which one to pick Bucerius is costing me 14L ( but the course seems to be of my interest) and Freie 8L ( and the course is economics and business oriented) plus i heard Freie is one of the top public universities in Germany. Would there be any benefit doing llm from Freie University or both Bucerius and Freie are renowned?
While i want to end up a job in big private organisations of germany and Europe into their legal counsels working on corporate law. Suggest me which university is better?
Bucerius MBL or FU MBL ?
Posted May 06, 2024 16:10
I am confused which one to pick Bucerius is costing me 14L ( but the course seems to be of my interest) and Freie 8L ( and the course is economics and business oriented) plus i heard Freie is one of the top public universities in Germany. Would there be any benefit doing llm from Freie University or both Bucerius and Freie are renowned?
While i want to end up a job in big private organisations of germany and Europe into their legal counsels working on corporate law. Suggest me which university is better?
Posted May 06, 2024 21:28
If you want to work in Germany, you should know German.
Most of the jobs in Germany require German proficiency; you can have a look on most jobs on Linkedin's job portal.
I know someone who graduated from Bucerius. You are right that Bucerius is prestigious and indeed a good law school. My acquittance went on an internship during his study. Thus, it should be a good opportunity for you to network with lawyers if you are looking for a job. However, Freie is in Berlin which is worth an abundance of networking opportunities and companies. Cost-wise, if I were you and I could afford tuition at Bucerius, I'd go there.
Most of the jobs in Germany require German proficiency; you can have a look on most jobs on Linkedin's job portal.
I know someone who graduated from Bucerius. You are right that Bucerius is prestigious and indeed a good law school. My acquittance went on an internship during his study. Thus, it should be a good opportunity for you to network with lawyers if you are looking for a job. However, Freie is in Berlin which is worth an abundance of networking opportunities and companies. Cost-wise, if I were you and I could afford tuition at Bucerius, I'd go there.
Posted May 07, 2024 07:41
Thank you so much for your help. I am aware of the language requirements, and would be learning it accordingly.
Coming to the Universities, i strongly believe Bucerius MBL is closely related to the corporate law field i want to work in. However, my concern is about the Freie University legacy and its public university status. Would be it a good idea to give up on a renowned public university and go for a private law school?
If at all the LLM at Freie University even thought not much about commercial laws, would later help me end up in a corporate company, then wouldn’t it be better having a masters degree from Freie than Bucerius? Plus the City preferen too
Posted May 07, 2024 18:03
Thank you so much for your help. I am aware of the language requirements, and would be learning it accordingly.
Coming to the Universities, i strongly believe Bucerius MBL is closely related to the corporate law field i want to work in. However, my concern is about the Freie University legacy and its public university status. Would be it a good idea to give up on a renowned public university and go for a private law school?
If at all the LLM at Freie University even thought not much about commercial laws, would later help me end up in a corporate company, then wouldn’t it be better having a masters degree from Freie than Bucerius? Plus the City preferen too
Your observation is intriguing. Both choices are attractive. What about if you look up some more information about the networking opportunities? Speaking of Berlin, the city itself is good though.
Your observation is intriguing. Both choices are attractive. What about if you look up some more information about the networking opportunities? Speaking of Berlin, the city itself is good though.
Posted May 08, 2024 07:12
If you want to work in Germany, you should know German.
Most of the jobs in Germany require German proficiency; you can have a look on most jobs on Linkedin's job portal.
I know someone who graduated from Bucerius. You are right that Bucerius is prestigious and indeed a good law school. My acquittance went on an internship during his study. Thus, it should be a good opportunity for you to network with lawyers if you are looking for a job. However, Freie is in Berlin which is worth an abundance of networking opportunities and companies. Cost-wise, if I were you and I could afford tuition at Bucerius, I'd go there.
I have to disagree... I am on my third job (and third city) in Germany. I've been working as in-house legal counsel over the past 7.5 years, and I've only worked in English... All my contracts and negotiations have been in English.
Most of the jobs in Germany require German proficiency; you can have a look on most jobs on Linkedin's job portal.
I know someone who graduated from Bucerius. You are right that Bucerius is prestigious and indeed a good law school. My acquittance went on an internship during his study. Thus, it should be a good opportunity for you to network with lawyers if you are looking for a job. However, Freie is in Berlin which is worth an abundance of networking opportunities and companies. Cost-wise, if I were you and I could afford tuition at Bucerius, I'd go there. [/quote]
I have to disagree... I am on my third job (and third city) in Germany. I've been working as in-house legal counsel over the past 7.5 years, and I've only worked in English... All my contracts and negotiations have been in English.
Posted May 08, 2024 18:15
If you want to work in Germany, you should know German.
Most of the jobs in Germany require German proficiency; you can have a look on most jobs on Linkedin's job portal.
I know someone who graduated from Bucerius. You are right that Bucerius is prestigious and indeed a good law school. My acquittance went on an internship during his study. Thus, it should be a good opportunity for you to network with lawyers if you are looking for a job. However, Freie is in Berlin which is worth an abundance of networking opportunities and companies. Cost-wise, if I were you and I could afford tuition at Bucerius, I'd go there.
I have to disagree... I am on my third job (and third city) in Germany. I've been working as in-house legal counsel over the past 7.5 years, and I've only worked in English... All my contracts and negotiations have been in English.
Would it be common for foreign lawyers to work in Germany without knowing German? I doubt that it is quite rare. It depends on the nature of the work as well. My question would be do you have previous working experience? If yes, it might help your job application at some point. Do you have to contact any authorities? If yes, what language do you use? In terms of your contract negotiations, how do you understand a local law without knowing a local language, though you may have a German-speaking colleague help you?
I raised these questions just to know how you would deal with the local law without knowing German. I am not in your industry; thus, I have questions. It is possible but the competition might be competitive.
Most of the jobs in Germany require German proficiency; you can have a look on most jobs on Linkedin's job portal.
I know someone who graduated from Bucerius. You are right that Bucerius is prestigious and indeed a good law school. My acquittance went on an internship during his study. Thus, it should be a good opportunity for you to network with lawyers if you are looking for a job. However, Freie is in Berlin which is worth an abundance of networking opportunities and companies. Cost-wise, if I were you and I could afford tuition at Bucerius, I'd go there. [/quote]
I have to disagree... I am on my third job (and third city) in Germany. I've been working as in-house legal counsel over the past 7.5 years, and I've only worked in English... All my contracts and negotiations have been in English. [/quote]
Would it be common for foreign lawyers to work in Germany without knowing German? I doubt that it is quite rare. It depends on the nature of the work as well. My question would be do you have previous working experience? If yes, it might help your job application at some point. Do you have to contact any authorities? If yes, what language do you use? In terms of your contract negotiations, how do you understand a local law without knowing a local language, though you may have a German-speaking colleague help you?
I raised these questions just to know how you would deal with the local law without knowing German. I am not in your industry; thus, I have questions. It is possible but the competition might be competitive.
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