Ensuring a smooth application process is crucial, and we're here to guide you through it. Explore the specifics of our eligibility criteria and the step-by-step application process outlined on this page. Additionally, you can find comprehensive guidance in our Application Instructions document, designed to assist you through each stage of the application process.
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Applicants to the MIPLC LL.M. program must meet specific requirements. This includes holding a Bachelor's degree or higher and possessing a minimum of one year of professional experience gained after completing their initial university or college degree. Proficiency in the English language is a prerequisite for all applicants, as the program is conducted entirely in English.
All applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher
While most of our students have a previous degree in law, natural sciences or engineering, we also welcome students from other disciplines. If the subject of your prior studies seems to lack an obvious relation to IP, we invite you to persuade us in your letter of motivation why you are nevertheless an interesting candidate for our LL.M. program.
Required to have attained at least 240 ECTS* credits
If you have fewer than 240 ECTS credits, e.g. because you only have a three-year Bachelor’s degree, we can recognize additional credits you have acquired through professional experience. You can earn a maximum of 60 ECTS credits in this manner. However, if you are awarded 60 ECTS credits for prior professional experience, you must have at least two years of professional experience: one year for the extra credits, and another year to satisfy the professional experience requirement.
* ECTS is an acronym for "European Credit Transfer Scheme". It is part of the "Bologna Process" that aims at creating a unified European university landscape, where credits gained at one university can be transferred to another.
One year of full-time professional experience
Our LL.M. program is a non-consecutive "program of further study" (in German: "weiterbildender Studiengang"). Under German law, such programs are designed for professionals and are thus open only to applicants with a minimum of professional experience gained after the completion of the first university or college degree. All applicants to MIPLC are therefore required to have at least one year of full-time professional experience.
"Full-time" means a working time of approx. 35-40 hours per week. Part-time work will be calculated on pro-rata basis. Apart from employment in a paid position, the MIPLC also recognizes the following as professional experience: postgraduate internships, work as a graduate research assistant, and legal traineeships for the bar exam.
Since the program is taught entirely in English, all students are required to have very good knowledge of the English language. One of the MIPLC admission requirements therefore is a minimum score in one of the following tests taken within the last three years:
The test requirement is waived for applicants who either are native speakers of English or have received a degree from an institution at which English was the language of instruction. In the latter case, please add a written confirmation from your university if you have studied in a country other than the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
Please note that even if you are exempt from the test requirement for your LL.M. application, you may still need to take such a test for your visa application (Indian citizens in particular). To avoid a delay in your visa application, please check with the German Embassy or Consulate in your country at the same time you are applying to the MIPLC.
To be considered for admission into the program, all applicants must submit a set of required documents. Please note that applicants requesting financial support must submit additional documents. Explore the information below for details. Follow the directions in the MIPLC Application Instructions for further guidance. Additionally, no official certifications or apostilles are required.
Please refer to our application checklist below for a comprehensive list of all required documents. Ensure you follow the checklist provided and consult the MIPLC Application Instructions for details on how to submit.
MIPLC Application Instructions
Sample MIPLC Application Forms
Grade Conversion Sheet (Required)
Applicants for the DAAD Development Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) must visit the program's website for all necessary documents and inquiries. Click the link below to access their website.
While visa information is not required during the application process, prospective students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with visa requirements in advance, as they will need this information if their application moves forward.
In addition to program expenses, there are living costs that every student should consider. Explore the link below for detailed information on the living expenses to keep in mind while studying at our program.
To apply for the DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) scholarship, please visit the link below to their website. Follow the step-by-step guide included in our application instructions. Additionally, ensure to review the information provided by DAAD on their website to learn about eligibility.
For more information about other financial aid options, please visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page.
Due to the high volume of applications received for each class, only complete and properly labeled applications will be considered. Refer to the Application Instructions document for more details.
Access the Application Form
Access the application form through our online system during designated periods. Gather all required information beforehand, as the application must be completed in one session; there's no option to save and return later.
Sample MIPLC Application Forms
Familiarize yourself with the form by downloading a sample application from our website.
Your application form is your formal request to have your application processed. It is therefore essential to submit a signed copy of this document.
Please see our required document list above and use the MIPLC Application Checklist to ensure that nothing is missing in your application. We do not require official certifications of your documents or apostilles.
MIPLC charges a non-refundable application fee of EUR 50. Payment of this fee is required for all applications, including applications for any type of scholarship. See the Application Instructions for more details and information on how to submit the fee.
Before submitting your application, please ensure that your application is complete by using the MIPLC Application Checklist. Full details on how to submit your application forms and required documents are also available in our Application Instructions document.
