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Bachelor of Laws (Administration)

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What we offer you

The dual study programme combines a law degree at the University of Applied Sciences for Police and Public Administration in Münster with practical training phases in various departments of Bocholt City Council. Whether it's human resources, finance, social affairs or the public order office: during and after your dual study programme, you will get to know many exciting areas of the city administration and gain insights into the diverse tasks that shape life in Bocholt.

What you can expect:

  • A three-year dual study programme with an optimal combination of theory and practice
  • Learning in a fixed course group
  • An attractive income
  • Employment as a civil servant right from the start
  • Good chances of being taken on
  • Exciting & challenging course content from law to economics and social sciences
  • Individual support from dedicated training supervisors
  • A good work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours and a holiday entitlement of 30 days (+ additional public holidays and customary days)
  • Comprehensive health management (sports events, health days, cookery courses and much more)

What you should bring with you

  • General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or unrestricted entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences
    You have the school requirements for a degree programme

  • Interest
    You are interested in dealing with legal, economic and social issues

  • Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills
    You find the right words (verbal & written), enjoy working with others and can score points with a friendly demeanour

  • Motivation and commitment
    You are keen to learn new things, get actively involved and help shape your city

  • Independence, diligence and a sense of responsibility
    You get things done and keep an overview when it counts. You also take responsibility for your tasks

  • Service-orientation
    You enjoy being in contact with citizens and dealing with their concerns in a solution-oriented manner

  • Digital expertise
    You have IT and Office skills, are confident with digital applications and are interested in modern working methods in a digital administration.

How the programme works

During the practical study periods at the Bocholt city administration, tasks, working methods and interrelationships of public administration are to be clarified and practical administrative action is to be practised. The applicable legal regulations are taught in a practice-orientated manner. The four practical areas are

  • Organisation and personnel
  • Financial administration
  • Regulatory administration
  • Service administration

The degree programme at the University of Applied Sciences for Police and Administration in Münster provides academic training. The following subjects are taught in five study sections of 16-20 weeks:

  • Constitutional law, municipal law, general administrative law
  • Business administration
  • financial management
  • social law
  • Psychology & sociology
  • Training in social skills

The preparatory service concludes with the Bachelor's thesis. After passing the examination, you will receive the academic degree "Bachelor of Laws".

Possible areas of employment after graduation

After successfully completing your studies, you will be employed in a specialist area of the city administration.

Possible fields of employment are, for example

Organisation and personnel department

  • Personnel administration from recruitment to retirement
  • Organisational development

Finance department

  • Preparation of the budget and annual financial statements
  • Assessment and collection of municipal taxes

Department of Public Order

  • Issuing retail trade licences
  • Processing in the area of residence law

Youth, Family, School and Sport Department

  • Processing in the area of economic educational assistance & maintenance collection
  • Support in sports matters

Department of Social Affairs

  • Processing of social welfare and basic benefits for jobseekers
  • Processing in the field of action "Subsistence assistance"

As a large and versatile employer, the city of Bocholt offers you the opportunity to develop professionally over the course of your career and to familiarise yourself with new areas of responsibility

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Bachelor of Laws at the City of Bocholt

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Eva Telahr

Eva Telahr

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Marte Seelan

Marte Seelan

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Organisation und Personal

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+49 2871 953-1238