There is a first-class range of basic subjects in Freiburg. A reference to European and international law is established in all courses. The faculty's excellent lecturers are supported in the specialisations by top lawyers from practice who hold key positions in the judiciary, administration , international organisations and business. Thanks to partnerships and excellent relationships with faculties around the world, Freiburg students can spend time at top universities abroad.

The "German-French Law” Master of Laws programme offers the unique opportunity of a cross-border double degree (Master's 1, Master's 2 and LL.M.) at the Université de Strasbourg and the University of Freiburg and the acquisition of in-depth knowledge of two legal systems (in their international settings). The LL.M. in "German Law" provides graduates abroad with a deep insight into the German legal system. Both programmes foster the strong international character of the department.

The faculty has many international exchange programmes; bi-national doctorates are possible. Contacts in France (German-French law school; Master's in "Franco-German Law"), on Japan, South Korea, the Chinese University for Politics and Law (CUPL) in Beijing and UConn (USA). The Freiburg Centre for Interdisciplinary Constitutional Studies has an international network (in particular Latin America). There is an int. visiting scholar programme as well as an Anglo-American visiting professor programme. Students take part in international moot courts.

All modern tools for digital and hybrid teaching are available. The departmental library has modern equipment and provides access to all relevant legal databases. The department produces the "Recht wissenschaftlich” video and audio podcast, which is integrated into instruction. The university has superbly equipped rooms that can be used to record learning videos. AI applications to support exam preparation are being developed.

Freiburg through a broad coverage of all areas of legal research. Research focuses include comparative and interdisciplinary constitutional studies (e.g. as part of the Freiburg Centre for Interdisciplinary Constitutional Studies), digitalisation, AI and law as well as sustainability. Research projects are characterised by a strong reference to basic research, a European and international orientation, and a comparative-law perspective. There is close cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law (Freiburg).

The Faculty of Freiburg has a particularly qualified, stimulating, versatile and international university study and research environment. From the very beginning, students learn the law in its international and European dimensions. Freiburg graduates achieve excellent exam results with a low failure rate; they are significantly above the state average and finish in the top group nationwide. There are excellent opportunities to study for a PhD and to network internationally, along with outstanding career prospects due to excellent training.