Staatliche Pflichtfachprüfung der Ersten juristischen Prüfung: Zulassung beantragen

Here you will find more detailed information on admission to the state compulsory examination for the First Law Examination.

The two-part First Legal Examination consists of the state compulsory subject examination by the competent authority and the university specialization examination to be taken at the university.

• The compulsory state examination counts for 70 percent of the overall grade. It includes a written and an oral part.
• The specialization examination counts for 30 percent of the overall grade.

You can decide on the order of the two examinations.

If you have successfully passed both examinations, the competent authority will issue you with a certificate for the First Legal Examination.

Evidence:

1. Curriculum vitae in tabular form with photograph
2. university entrance qualification
3. Certificate of study progress or certificate of enrollment for the entire period of study
4. Certificates of completion of the practical study period
5. Proof of foreign language training
6. Proof of successful participation in the exercises for advanced students in civil law, criminal law and public law
7. Proof of successful participation in a course in a basic subject (e.g. intermediate examination certificate, transcript of grades)
8. Proof of successful participation in a course on interdisciplinary key qualifications
9. Certificate of specialization (optional)
10. Proof for semesters not taken into account (optional)

When using the online service, the certificates must be attached in the order listed in a compressed PDF file via the upload field.

In order to be admitted to the compulsory state examination, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• Completion of a proper law degree, minimum period of study 2 years
• Enrolment at the University of Greifswald in at least two semesters prior to the examination
• Participation in the practical study period of at least three months
• Proof of foreign language skills
• Successful participation in the exercises for advanced students in civil law, criminal law and public law
• Successful participation in a course in a basic subject
• Successful participation in a course on interdisciplinary key qualifications

It is possible to have other academic achievements recognized under the conditions of § 6 of the Lawyers' Training and Examination Regulations.

There are no costs for registration.

The application must be submitted in writing or electronically to the responsible office. The other documents must be attached as originals or simple copies. If you apply electronically, you can upload the documents.

After you have submitted the application for admission, the requirements will be checked by the competent authority.

If you meet the requirements, you will be admitted to the compulsory state examination after the respective application deadline and invited to take the written examination. If you do not meet the requirements or if the application is incomplete, you will be informed immediately.

Once the application has been received, it will be checked immediately to ensure that it meets the requirements and is complete. Confirmation of receipt will not be issued. After expiry of the respective application deadline, all candidates who meet the requirements will be admitted at the same time and invited to the written examination.

In the event of a refusal of admission to the compulsory state examination for the First Law Examination, there is the possibility of legal action.

• Compulsory state examination as part of the First Law Examination (initial registration)
• only students of the University of Greifswald
• The required application for admission to the state compulsory subject examination must be submitted to the State Law Examination Office by July 1st at the latest for the W date and by January 15th of the respective year for the S date.
  • The application deadlines are statutory deadlines. The date of receipt of the complete application documents by the State Judicial Examination Office is decisive for compliance with the application deadline.

The compulsory state examination is conducted by the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Judicial Examination Office.

• Forms/online services available: yes
• Informal application possible: no
• Personal appearance necessary: no