A New Face in the Office of Academic Affairs

Since September 2019, Kerstin Ohler has headed the Department of Examination Affairs in Division 4. A fully licensed attorney, she studied at the University of Würzburg, where she passed her first state examination. To prepare for her second state examination, with a focus on public law, she moved back to her home region in the Vorderpfalz and also spent a semester at the University of Speyer.

Shaped by her elective courses—particularly the related seminars and term papers—she was eager to contribute to the field of so-called self-governing bodies, such as municipalities or universities. Consequently, Kerstin Ohler transitioned from her position at a law firm to Worms University of Applied Sciences as deputy head of the Student Affairs Department.

“As a lawyer, examination law is very appealing to me. There are many opportunities to support students seeking help and to reconcile their concerns with the university’s interests within the legal framework—essentially ‘making everything possible for the client.’ I also greatly value the contact with young people. I really enjoy my work here in Department 4.2!”

In her personal life, Kerstin Ohler spends her time with her family, friends, and her dog.