Social Law and Social Economy (Master)

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The German social welfare system undergoes continuous evolution, impacting social economy businesses, welfare associations, and benefit providers. The Master of Social Law and Social Economy (LL.M.) offers specialists in social law a forward-looking and diverse career path.

This program enhances legal, social, and economic expertise, empowering graduates to analyze and shape complex legal scenarios. Professors from academia and practice, including judges from the Federal Social Court (BSG), provide essential skills. The Master’s program is a collaboration between Hessen International University and the University of Applied Sciences Fulda. Students benefit from cross-university teaching and lectures from the joint research association for social law and social policy (FoSS).

This three-semester program has no admission restrictions. Prerequisites encompass a bachelor’s degree in social law, social work, business law, or an equivalent qualification with at least a “good” (2.5) grade. Alternatively, a satisfactory grade in the first or second state law examination permits enrollment.

Graduates attain a law degree that unlocks diverse career avenues. They can analyze network dynamics among various social service stakeholders, mediate conflicts, and foster collaboration. This equips them to work as (senior) personnel in welfare organizations, social economy enterprises, social insurance agencies, or as research project managers in the public sector.