Program Overview

Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law

The Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law offers a structured doctoral program in law, providing academic and financial support to graduate students from all disciplines who wish to write a dissertation on a challenging legal topic in an excellent research environment.

Program Description

The three-year doctoral program enables students to earn a Dr. iur in all subfields of law, with a strong interdisciplinary focus.

Admission Criteria

Graduate students from all disciplines who wish to pursue a dissertation on a challenging legal topic in an excellent research environment are eligible to apply.

Application Procedure

Applications for the winter semester 2026/2027 can be submitted until February 15, 2026, using the application form or by post to the following address: Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law Universitðt Hamburg Fakultðt f■r Rechtswissenschaft Rothenbaumchaussee 33 20148 Hamburg

Program Structure

The program offers:

• A structured doctoral program in law
• Financial support through scholarships
• Coaching and mentoring
• Access to excellent research facilities and networks

Research Areas

The program covers all subfields of law, with a strong interdisciplinary focus.

Duration

The program lasts for three years.

Degree

The program leads to the degree of Dr. iur.

Language

The program is conducted in English.

Universitðt Hamburg

The University of Hamburg is a renowned institution with a strong focus on innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.

Faculties

The university has several faculties, including:

• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
• Medical Faculty
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Psychology and Movement Science
• University of Hamburg Business School

Research

The university is committed to excellence in research, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Sustainability

The university is dedicated to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

Additional Information

The university has a range of facilities and services for students, including:

• Campus Center
• Career Center
• PIASTA
• AStA
• University Sports
• University Music
• Family Office
• Language Center
• Libraries
• Healthy Campus