Named after the renowned German jurist and professor of law Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy, the Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law and Economics is located in Berlin, Germany.

In 2001, the German Research Foundation provided a grant which enabled the Humboldt University of Berlin, the Free University of Berlin, and the Technical University of Berlin to collaborate in founding the school.

The mission of the school is to foster an interdisciplinary approach to legal studies, with a specific emphasis on research and instruction in the areas of law and economics. Its faculty is comprised of experts from multiple disciplines, such as law, economics, political science, and sociology.

The school provides students with a variety of graduate programs, featuring a Doctor of Law and Economics and a Master's in International Economic Law. It also facilitates research projects and conferences, and provides an avenue for interdisciplinary collaboration between academics and professionals in the law and economics field.

The Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law has earned a reputation as a premier institution for research and instruction in law and economics. Its emphasis on interdisciplinary legal inquiry is indicative of the broader trend towards a greater appreciation of the economic and social implications of legal issues, as both academics and practitioners come to recognize their significance. This has resulted in an influx of students and scholars from all over the world.

The Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law offers an extensive PhD program in legal studies, with financial aid opportunities for international students. However, due to the competitive selection process, it can be difficult to secure a scholarship.

Applicants with varied academic backgrounds, including legal studies, are encouraged to apply for the structured PhD program at the Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law, especially if they are eager to do groundbreaking and meticulous research in an outstanding scholarly environment.

Scholarship Sponsor(s):  Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law

Host Institution(s):  Universität Hamburg, Germany

Scholarship Worth: Funded

Number of Awards:  Several

Study Level:  PhD

Nationality:  International Students

Application Deadline: February 15, 2023

Albrecht Mendelssohn Graduate School of Law Scholarship | DETAILS

The 3-year programme leads to a Dr. (respectively PhD in law) in all legal subdisciplines and places special attention on interdisciplinary projects.

The University invites applications from outstanding graduates from all disciplines who are keen to produce high-quality PhD theses in legal sciences in an excellent and international research environment.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law Scholarship, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Applicants must be international students
• Successful applications must have proven their ability to produce excellent academic performance, generally demonstrated by an outstanding degree (cf. 3 PromO AMBSL) in law or a non-legal research-orientated master’s degree (in particular in business administration, political science, or sociology)
• Students whose first language is neither English nor German are required to prove their language proficiency by providing relevant certificates.
• The applicant must present a suitable doctoral topic which corresponds to the  research areas of the Graduate School
• Application ProceduresHow-to-Apply:  To be considered for the Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law Scholarship, Applications can either be sent via the application form or posted to:
• Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Graduate School of Law, Universität Hamburg
• Fakultät für Rechtswissenschaft, Rothenbaumchaussee 33 D-20148 Hamburg, Germany.

• Application Documents
• Application form ( click here to download )  (doc)
• Diploma
• Tabular curriculum vitae
• Index of all publications to date (optional)
• Research proposal (up to four pages)
• Personal statement about why you are applying to the Albrecht Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Graduate School
• Two recommendations from professors attesting to suitability for doctoral work
• Language certificates (German or English): Non-native speakers who write their dissertations in German or English must prove their language skills by submitting relevant certificates. German:  TestDaF or DSH ; English: certificate proving C1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This requires test scores of at least 100 in the TOEFL ibT / 7 in the IELTS / 945 in TOEIC. The TOEFL DI Code is 2258.

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