Program Overview

University of Hamburg

The University of Hamburg is a renowned institution that offers a wide range of academic programs, including the Master in Law and Economics of the Arab Region (MLEA).

Master in Law and Economics of the Arab Region (MLEA)

This academic master program provides students with a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of law and economics. It prepares students for a career in public organizations or multinational law firms. Graduates of this program will be able to convey insights from the economic analysis of law in a clear way to both a specialized and a non-specialized audience, to apply economic reasoning to legal cases, and to formulate policy opinions taking into account social responsibilities and possible economic impacts of different laws. Graduates will also have the capabilities to pursue additional studies autonomously, including interdisciplinary research in legal and/or economic fields.

Structure

The program structure is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of law and economics, with a focus on the Arab region.

Business Orientation

The program has a strong business orientation, preparing students for careers in public organizations or multinational law firms.

Courses

The program includes a range of courses that provide students with a deep understanding of law and economics, including economic analysis of law, legal cases, and policy formulation.

Application

The application process for the program is designed to select students who have a strong academic background and a keen interest in law and economics.

Teaching

The University of Hamburg offers a range of teaching programs, including:

• Specialization in Law and Economics
• Masters Programmes
  • European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE)
  • Master in Law and Economics of the Arab Region (MLEA)
• PhD Programmes

Research

The University of Hamburg is committed to research excellence, with a range of research areas, including:

• Publications on RePEc
• ILE Working Paper Series
• Journals
• Books

International Cooperations

The University of Hamburg has a range of international cooperations, including:

• BRAIN
• Center of Institutions, Economics and the Law in Egypt (CIELE)
• AI, Sustainability, and Corporate Accountability
• Dialogue with the Muslim World
• Digitizing and Encoding Legal Text
• Economic Rationality of Legislation in the Arab Region
• Economics of Compliance with Constitutions (ECC)
• Global Inheritance Law Project
• Violence, Flight and Socio-Economic Behavior
• Law and Economics Research Forum (LERF)