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As part of the Study Reform 2021, the Master’s degree program has been completely overhauled with a view to the practical requirements. In addition to the compulsory modules, students can define their own concentrations or obtain a broad overview of various areas of law.
In the Master of Law UZH study program, there are five compulsory modules totaling 30 ECTS credits that must be completed. 12 ECTS credits must be obtained through modules chosen from the Common Subjects core elective pool. 36 ECTS credits are earned through elective modules; 6 of those ECTS credits may be earned outside the Faculty of Law. In addition, students must write a Master’s Thesis worth 12 ECTS credits.
Students must complete the following individual modules*:
Module |
Module Type |
ECTS |
Zivilverfahrensrecht |
Compulsory |
12 |
Handels- und Wirtschaftsrecht II (Wettbewerbsrecht, Immaterialgüterrecht) |
Compulsory |
6 |
Wiederholungs- und Vertiefungskurs Strafrecht/Strafverfahrensrecht |
Compulsory |
6 |
Steuerrecht |
Compulsory |
3 |
Fallbearbeitung im Öffentlichen Recht |
Compulsory |
3 |
Common Subjects Core Elective Pool |
Core Elective |
12 |
Faculty Elective Modules |
Elective/Core Elective |
30-36 |
External Faculty Elective Modules |
Depending on the module |
0-6 |
Master's Thesis |
Compulsory |
12 |
*Modules listed in German are taught exclusively in German.
The compulsory modules can be repeated twice.
There is a combined maximum limit of eight failed attempts for the core elective modules and the elective modules. Until the maximum number of failed attempts is reached, the individual core elective and elective modules can be repeated as often as students wish, provided that the modules are offered again, and can be substituted within the respective pool. Failed attempts at modules not offered by the Faculty of Law are not included in the maximum number of failed attempts.
Who is Affected?
The transitional regulations apply to students who started the Master of Law UZH with or without a concentration before Fall Semester 2021 but who have not yet completed it or been permanently excluded, provided they have successfully completed at least one Master’s module at the Faculty of Law. Starting in the Fall Semester 2021, students will be transferred to the Master’s degree program based on the new regulations. The previous modules will then no longer be offered if they are not continued in the new degree program.
Bachelor’s students who fulfill the following prerequisites as of the end of Spring Semester 2021 are also subject to the transitional provisions of the Master’s degree program:
What Needs to be Kept in Mind?
Master’s degree modules that were completed successfully before the changeover will be credited toward the revised Master's degree program on the basis of the number of ECTS credits received in accordance with the provisions of the old program regulations. ECTS credits that have already been earned for Master’s modules in specialized core elective pools or compulsory modules from a Master’s degree program with a concentration will be credited as elective modules during the transitional period. 90 ECTS credits are required for the degree.
Students must earn 12 ECTS credits from the Common Subjects core elective pool and write a Master’s thesis worth at least 12 ECTS credits. For the remaining required ECTS credits, students may choose the courses they want to complete as before (Faculty of Law Master’s degree module range). They may also complete compulsory modules on a voluntary basis.
Failed attempts taken up to and including Spring Semester 2021 will not be taken into account, provided that they have not already led to the student’s exclusion from the study program.
Spring Semester 2020 is the last semester in which students will be able to begin study programs with a concentration.
Transition Table*
Modules acc. to Old Regulations |
ECTS |
|
Modules acc. to New or Transitional Regulations |
ECTS |
Common Subjects Core Elective Pool |
12 |
fulfilled |
Common Subjects Core Elective Pool |
12 |
Master's Thesis/es Core Elective Pool |
18 |
fulfilled |
Master's Thesis |
12 |
Elective modules |
60 |
are accredited as |
Elective modules |
36 |
|
|
Does not need to be fulfilled by students under the transitional regulations |
Compulsory modules |
30 |
*Modules listed in German are taught exclusively in German.