Introductory Course on German and EU Legal and Political Systems, Art, History, Architecture, and Religion (In Germany)
Introductory Course on German and EU Legal and Political Systems, Art, History, Architecture, and Religion
In Germany
The Federal Bar Association welcomes you and your guest to join our journey through the Germany. Our immersive program will engage with local attorneys, scholars, and artists offering poignant commentary on the German and EU legal and political systems, art, history, architecture, and religion; while allowing for ample time to explore the storied history of this country.
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CLE AGENDA
Agenda subject to change. CLE Credits anticipated.
Berlin | Thursday – May 7, 2026
Lawmaking in Germany and the German Parliament
Visit the Reichstag Building (Bundestag), the seat of the German Parliament. Enjoy a guided tour to learn about the German political system and its history.
Berlin | Friday – May 8, 2026
Group visit to the Moabit Criminal Court and/or the Berlin Bar Association.
Moabit Criminal Court
The Moabit Criminal Court (Kriminalgericht Moabit) is renowned for its impressive architecture. The building’s design and symbolism reflect moral and social values, making it a significant site for those interested in legal history and architecture.
Berlin Bar Association
The Berlin Bar Association serves as the professional body for attorneys in the city. During the visit, gain insights into the German legal profession and opportunities for engaging with local practitioners.
Berlin/Potsdam | Saturday- May 9, 2026
Potsdam – the former royal seat of Prussia
En route, travelers pass the Glienecke Bridge, famously known as the “Bridge of Spies,” where American and Soviet powers exchanged captured agents during the Cold War. Before arriving in Postdam, visit House of Wannsee Conference, the lakeside villa where senior Nazi officials cooridnated the so-called “Final Solution.”
Continue on to Potsdam and visit Sanssouci Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, once the summer palace of Frederick the Great.
Time permitting, on return to Berlin, visit the Cecilienhof Palace, where the 1945 Postdam Conference was held.
Nuremberg | Sunday – May 10, 2026
Depart Berlin for the city of Nuremberg, and historic and cultural center deeply tied to the legacy of international justice. Following an afternoon lunch, enjoy an orientation walk within view of Castle’s (Kaiserberg) medieval skyline through the atmospheric Old Town
Nuremberg/Munich | Monday – May 11, 2026
Nuremberg Palace of Justice: Legacy of the Nuremberg Trials
The first stop today is the Justizgebäude (Palace of Justice), where the Nuremberg Trials took place following World War II. Visit Courtroom 600 and its companion museum providing powerful insight into the origins of modern international criminal law and the prosecution of war crimes.
Today participants pre-select the option of (A) visiting the Dachau Concentration camp, or (B) early arrival with free time in Munich.
Track A: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
On arrival, take part in a guided visit of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the location of the first Nazi concentration camp, established in 1933. Today, it stands as a solemn site of memory and education, commemorating the victims and examining the mechanisms of persecution and injustice. The tour typically lasts 2.5 hours.
Track B: Free time in Munich
Munich | Tuesday – May 12, 2026
JUSTICE IN BAVARIA: Visit to the Munich Regional Court (Landgericht München)
Visit the Munich Regional Court, one of Bavaria’s most prominent judicial institutions. Introduction to the German legal system, followed by discussion on key differences between German and American legal procedures in civil and criminal law. Court calendars permitting, we observe part of a public hearing to gain firsthand insight into judicial protocol in a civil law system.
From Stein to Statute: Legal Traditions of German Beer
This session explores the legal and cultural history of beer in Germany—from medieval brewing guilds to modern alcohol regulations. Topics include the Bavarian Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot), licensing, regional and EU regulations, taxation, and how beer laws intersect with public health and liability.
Munich | Wednesday – May 13, 2026
Free time in Munich
Farewell Dinner
Munich | Thursday – May 14, 2026
Departure Day
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FBA Journey to Germany – CLE Abroad
For inquiries regarding CLE Abroad in Germany please contact the CLE abroad team:
By Email: team@cle-abroad.com
By Phone: (858) 707-7887