Soft skills courses are modules that focus on practical abilities rather than theoretical knowledge, for example mediation, negotiation, drafting of contracts, setting up a business, etc.

These courses are listed in the course catalogue under the heading "Berufsvorbereitung" (in English: Vocational Preparation), module "Schlüsselqualifikation A" or "Schlüsselqualifikation B" (in English: Key Qualification A or B).

Each law student is allowed to take a maximum of two soft skills courses throughout their studies at the Law School of Freie Universität Berlin. This rule also applies to incoming exchange students from partner universities.