Rechtswissenschaft (Staatsexamen)
BSP Business School Berlin · Berlin, Germany
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Der universitäre Studiengang Rechtswissenschaft (Staatsexamen) an der BSP Business and Law School bereitet Sie auf das erste juristische Staatsexamen vor und ermöglicht zugleich einen integrierten Abschluss: den Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) nach dem 6. Semester.
Das Studium verbindet juristische Inhalte mit wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Grundlagen, Praxisbezug und berufsorientierenden Lernformaten; in den späteren Semestern wählen Sie zudem einen Schwerpunkt, bevor Sie die staatliche Pflichtfachprüfung absolvieren.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Allgemeiner Teil des Bürgerlichen Rechts (7 CP)
- Staatsrecht: Grund- und Menschenrechte (7 CP)
- Einführung in das Strafrecht I und Delikte gegen Personen (7 CP)
- Rechtswissenschaftliche Grundlagen, wissenschaftliches Arbeiten und Methoden (9 CP)
- Einführung in die Informationstechnologie für Juristen (5 CP)
- Besonderer Teil des Schuldrechts (10 CP)
- Allgemeines Verwaltungsrecht und Verwaltungsprozessrecht (7 CP)
- Sachenrecht mit Kreditsicherungsrecht (7 CP)
- Strafverfahrensrecht und Strafprozessrecht (4 CP)
- Berufspraktikum (6 CP)
- Schwerpunktbereich: Unterschwerpunkt I (6 CP) and Unterschwerpunkt II (8 CP)
- Thematische Vertiefung (3 CP)
- Volks- und Betriebswirtschaftslehre I (3 CP)
- Vertiefung Bürgerliches Recht I (9 CP), Öffentliches Recht I (8 CP), Strafrecht I (8 CP)
- Vertiefung Bürgerliches Recht II (8 CP), Öffentliches Recht II (9 CP), Strafrecht II (8 CP)
- Staatliche Pflichtfachprüfung (30 CP)
- Schwerpunktbereichsprüfung Unterschwerpunkt II Abschlussklausur (4 CP)
- Studienabschlussarbeit und Verteidigung (11 CP)
- Schwerpunktbereichsprüfung Unterschwerpunkt I Studienabschlussarbeit und Verteidigung-linked assessments (4 CP and 11 CP already listed in study plan)
Curriculum
BSP Business School Berlin Rechtswissenschaft (Staatsexamen) study plan with module credits (CP) per semester, including integrated Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) after Semester 6 and the state compulsory exam after Semester 9.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Modules of Semester 1 | Allgemeiner Teil des Bürgerlichen Rechts | 7 | 38 |
| Staatsrecht: Grund- und Menschenrechte | 7 | |||
| Einführung in das Strafrecht I und Delikte gegen Personen | 7 | |||
| Rechtswissenschaftliche Grundlagen, wissenschaftliches Arbeiten und Methoden | 9 | |||
| Schlüsselqualifikation: Gesprächsführung und Rhetorik für Juristen | 3 | |||
| Einführung in die Informationstechnologie für Juristen | 5 | |||
| 2. | Modules of Semester 2 | Allgemeiner Teil des Schuldrechts | 6 | 25 |
| Staatsrecht: Staatsorganisationsrecht | 6 | |||
| Einführung in das Strafrecht II und Eigentumsdelikte | 7 | |||
| Berufspraktikum | 6 | |||
| 3. | Modules of Semester 3 | Besonderer Teil des Schuldrechts | 10 | 37 |
| Sachenrecht mit Kreditsicherungsrecht | 7 | |||
| Allgemeines Verwaltungsrecht und Verwaltungsprozessrecht | 7 | |||
| Straftaten gegen das Vermögen und Gemeinschaftswerte | 5 | |||
| Europarecht und internationale Bezüge des Grundgesetzes | 5 | |||
| Schlüsselqualifikation: Training persönlicher, sozialer und interkultureller Kompetenzen für Juristen | 3 | |||
| 4. | Modules of Semester 4 | Nebengebiete des Bürgerlichen Rechts | 6 | 21 |
| Besonderes Verwaltungsrecht | 5 | |||
| Strafverfahrensrecht und Strafprozessrecht | 4 | |||
| Berufspraktikum | 6 | |||
| 5. | Modules of Semester 5 | Schwerpunktbereich Unterschwerpunkt I | 6 | 30 |
| Schwerpunktbereich Unterschwerpunkt II | 8 | |||
| Thematische Vertiefung | 3 | |||
| Fachspezifische Fremdsprachenausbildung oder fremdsprachige rechtswissenschaftliche Veranstaltung | 3 | |||
| Volks- und Betriebswirtschaftslehre I | 3 | |||
| Nebengebiete des Bürgerlichen Rechts | 7 | |||
| 6. | Modules of Semester 6 | Unterschwerpunkt I: Abschlussmodul mit Kolloquium | 4 | 26 |
| Unterschwerpunkt II: Abschlussmodul mit Übung | 4 | |||
| Schwerpunktbereichsprüfung Unterschwerpunkt II Abschlussklausur | 4 | |||
| Schwerpunktbereichsprüfung Unterschwerpunkt I Studienabschlussarbeit und Verteidigung | 11 | |||
| Volks- und Betriebswirtschaftslehre II | 3 | |||
| 7. | Modules of Semester 7 | Vertiefung Bürgerliches Recht I | 9 | 35 |
| Vertiefung Öffentliches Recht I | 8 | |||
| Vertiefung Strafrecht I | 8 | |||
| Klausurbesprechung der Vertiefungsbereiche (inkl. Klausurübung) | 10 | |||
| 8. | Modules of Semester 8 | Vertiefung Bürgerliches Recht II | 8 | 25 |
| Vertiefung Öffentliches Recht II | 9 | |||
| Vertiefung Strafrecht II | 8 | |||
| 9. | Final exam semester | Staatliche Pflichtfachprüfung | 30 | 30 |
| Total | All semesters in the Rechtswissenschaft (Staatsexamen) study plan (including integrated LL.B. and the state compulsory exam). | 267 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You build a thorough, exam-oriented legal foundation that supports careers connected to the first state legal qualification (Erstes Staatsexamen).
- You develop practical competence through the programme’s Berufspraktikum (total 13 weeks) and practice-focused juristic learning in small groups.
- By combining law with economics and digital skills themes, you are prepared for legal roles that sit at the intersection of law, business, and technology.
- You can shape your profile through one of three Schwerpunkt directions, so you graduate with clearer relevance for your chosen legal career path.
- The integrated pathway includes an LL.B. after 6 semesters, giving you an additional international academic milestone before the final state examination.
Employability rate
Graduates of legal studies that lead to the first state legal qualification in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting continued demand for qualified legal professionals in the public sector and legal services.
Together, these figures indicate a relatively stable career outlook for those who successfully complete the required examination steps.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification (foreign qualifications) | International applicants are required to hold an entitlement to study according to § 10 and § 11 BerlHG (general higher education entrance qualification and/or subject-related or comparable foreign higher education entrance qualification). For applicants with foreign certificates, recognition of the foreign university entrance qualification must be available according to the assessment proposals of the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Previous university studies in Law | Partial match | Previously completed law modules or certificates may be recognised following an individual equivalence assessment. Applicants must submit a transcript and official evidence of course content, workload and assessment format. |
Language requirements
The programme is taught in German. BSP does not publish a programme-specific minimum German-language score or an accepted certificate list on the official programme and admission pages. International applicants should confirm the required German-language proof directly with BSP before applying.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 50400 / total program | Payable in 48 equal monthly instalments of EUR 1,050 during semesters 1-8. |
| Application fee | EUR 60 / one time | Charged for participation in the BSP admission procedure and payable within 14 working days after the invoice is issued. |
| Enrollment fee | EUR 100 / one time | One-time fee charged upon new enrolment. |
Proof of financial resources
International students must be able to finance tuition and living costs in Germany and may need proof of funds for the residence permit process. Prepare official bank documentation and any university-related fee information requested by the admissions team or immigration authority.
- Official tuition fee amounts published by BSP for the Staatsexamensstudiengang Rechtswissenschaften
- Proof of sufficient funds may be required for visa and residence permit procedures based on German immigration guidance
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility and documents
Check that your foreign university entrance qualification is recognized according to ZAB assessment proposals as required for international applicants. Prepare your motivation letter (up to one DIN-A4 page), a tabular CV, and a scan of your identification document (front and back). If you completed school or qualification education outside Germany, ensure the recognition documentation is ready before you submit.
Complete the university’s admission application and upload documents
Submit your application through the BSP admission and application process for the Staatsexamensstudiengang Rechtswissenschaft. Upload the required documents in the format requested by BSP and ensure the motivation letter and identity scan are included. Follow the university’s instructions for the admission procedure and keep copies of everything you submit for your records.
Complete the admission procedure and enrol
After your application, BSP confirms whether you have met the admission requirements and whether you can be enrolled. If you have foreign documents, the university checks whether the required recognition for the foreign university entrance qualification is in place. Complete enrolment steps when instructed and ensure you understand the tuition and one-time fees charged by BSP for this program.