Program Overview
The Law at University of Lucerne is a LLM programme in Law taught in English, German over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,020 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 744 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The required qualification for admission to Master studies is a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree (or an equivalent higher education degree) with at least 180 ECTS points from a University recognized by the University of Lucerne.
- Swiss academic qualification
Students with a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a Swiss University get admission to the consecutive universitary Master programs in the same field of study without further conditions. The classification of the field of study is determined by the rendered records within the Bachelor program: the correspondent records need to comprehend at least 60 ECTS points.
- Other Swiss qualification
In these cases the admission is always tied to obligations: if the obligations make up more than 60 ECTS points, the applicant is required to successfully complete the correspondent academic Bachelor program before entering the Master program.
- Foreign academic qualification
A foreign Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree (or an equivalent higher education degree) in an academic subject of studies from a foreign University recognized by the University of Lucerne may give admission to a Master program only if the contents of the Bachelor program are in compliance with the requirements too.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,020 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 744 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,020 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 744 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Lucerne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Lucerne
University of Lucerne
Luzern, Switzerland
The University of Lucerne (UNILU) is Switzerland's youngest public university, formally established in 2000. Despite its youth, its roots in teaching philosophy and theology date back to 1600. It...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English, German
- Duration 18 months
- Credits 90