figures of interpretation, the challenging concretization and construction of law, influence of the constitution and European law as a higher-ranking law, determination of the limits of permissible further development of the law, and very relevant for practice the hermeneutics of facts. The advantages at a glance - - Combination of classic and modern methodology - - a lively presentation with numerous examples from literature and jurisprudence - - cases for in-depth reflection - The target group This work addresses students, legal clerks, and post-graduate students, but also judges, lawyers and administrative lawyers as well as all those interested in the basics of law.