StaatsexamenDEexpert Level

German Legal State Examination

Organized by German State Justice Ministries

Two-stage German legal qualification: First State Exam (after law studies) and Second State Exam (after 2-year legal traineeship/Referendariat). Full qualification (Volljurist) required for judges, prosecutors, and civil service lawyers.

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Staatsexamen · German State Justice Ministries

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Duration

9-12 months intensive prep

Pass Rate

Fees

Free (state-funded)

Frequency

quarterly

Eligibility & Format

German law degree (Jurastudium). German language C2 proficiency.

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