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Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law PhD Programme University of Hamburg in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Legal History
Funding
Available
Deadline
Jun 14, 2027
Country
Germany
University
University of Hamburg
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The Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law at the University of Hamburg is a doctoral programme for graduates in law and related disciplines who want to pursue research in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment.
The programme is especially relevant for research in European law, international and transnational law, and Law in Context. Key thematic areas include international and European public law, international private law, comparative law, international criminal law, digital law, legal history, philosophy of law, legal theory, legal sociology, economic analysis of law, and criminology. The school particularly welcomes interdisciplinary PhD projects that connect legal research with broader social, historical, and theoretical questions.
Doctoral candidates are part of a structured research environment with supervision, research training and discussion opportunities, individual academic coaching, career advisory services, and support services for international students and doctoral candidates. The programme emphasizes equal opportunity and is designed to support balancing study with family and work. Students from around the world are encouraged to apply, contributing to a diverse academic community.
The programme is offered in Hamburg, Germany, with teaching in German or English. Applicants only need to prove proficiency in the language they will use to write the thesis. The degree is a PhD/Dr and may be pursued full-time or part-time. The programme duration is 6 semesters, with starts in the winter or summer semester.
There are no tuition fees mentioned. The application windows are 12 April to 14 June for the winter semester and 12 October to 14 December for the summer semester. The current deadline listed is 14 June 2027. Applicants should review the programme webpage for the full registration and admission instructions.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants should hold a background in law or another discipline and be prepared to undertake ambitious doctoral research in an interdisciplinary environment. The programme is open to applicants from all countries. Applicants must provide proof of proficiency in the language in which they will write the PhD thesis, either German or English. Interdisciplinary topics are particularly welcome, especially within international, European and transnational law or Law in Context.
How to apply
Register online for the winter or summer application period via the programme website. For the winter semester, apply between 12 April and 14 June; for the summer semester, apply between 12 October and 14 December. Check the programme page for the full application details.
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