Law

About this programme

Do you want to understand the legal rules and norms of co-existence within a society and be able to actively take part in shaping them? State-of-the-art educational concepts and a flexible law degree program at the JKU make it possible! "Am I entitled to compensation after an accident? What are my obligations under my employment contract? Am I paying too much rent for my shared room?" Do you want to get to the bottom of them as well as learn more about basic issues in regard to the legalities of coexistence? A degree in law provides you with a systemic understanding of these kinds of questions as well as the academic and scientific methodological skills to be able to find legal solutions. Your degree not only best prepares you for a traditional law career as a judge or attorney: your comprehensive legal education enables you to choose a professional career in line with your personal interests. The Diploma degree program in Law is a top quality, highly recognized degree program with many options, giving you the freedom to shape your own personal curriculum and be more flexible when earning your degree. There is no selection procedure for admission. You can study at the JKU Linz campus or online in the multimedia program. Unique in Austria, the Multimedia Law program gives you an opportunity to study law free of time and location constraints and be flexible in terms of time. It is ideal for those who work and study or those who have childcare responsibilities. All of courses can be streamed online and are also available on DVD. Examinations can be taken at several location