Welcome back. Keep your shortlist and get deadline reminders with a free account.

Bucerius Law School emblem

Bucerius Law School

Hamburg, Germany • Founded 2000

Updated May 2026 · Source: law-school.de

Overview

English Name: Bucerius Law School
Founded: 2000
Control Type: Private
Bucerius Law School community on campus
1 / 4

Bucerius Law School traces its founding to 2000 and has since operated as a private institution in Hamburg, Germany. The institution maintains a higher-education provider status.

Bucerius Law School's academic profile: it teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a small set of programmes.

Bucerius Law School's student body totals 714 students.

Location & Contact

Address, phone, email, and online links for Bucerius Law School are listed below.

Address: P.O. Box 301030 Jungiusstrasse 6
Postal Code: 20304
Social Media:

Academic Details

Bucerius Law School's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are below.

Academic Year: End of Sept. to mid-July. Only the Fall semester is open for international students (September-December)
Accrediting Agency: German Council of Science and Humanties
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (Abitur)
Total Students: 714

Degrees

The Doctorate awarded is a "Dr. jur."; Also State Examination (Bar exam) in Law

Bachelor's 1 program
  • Law
Master's 2 programs
  • Business Administration
  • Law
Doctoral 5 programs
  • Criminal Law
  • Fiscal Law
  • Law
  • Private Law
  • Public Law
Other 1 program
  • Law

Faculties & Divisions

Bucerius Law School's faculties and the subjects each covers are listed below.

Civil Law (Area) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Law
Corporate Law (Area) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Commercial Law
  • Law
Criminal Law (Area) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Criminal Law
Fundamentals of Law (Area) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
Public Law (Area) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Public Law
Tax Law (Area) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Fiscal Law
Family Business Notary (Centre) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

International Dispute Resolution (Centre) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Transnational IP, Media and Technology Law and Policy (Centre) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Technology
  • Law
  • Media Studies
Law and Business (Course/Programme) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Law
Legal Studies (Course/Programme) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
Corporate and Capital Markets Law (Institute) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Foundation Law (Institute) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
Medical Law (Institute) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Programs Offered

Browse Bucerius Law School's programmes by level, or filter by name.

3 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Germany

Bachelor's Degree 1 programme

Bachelor's Degree in Rechtswissenschaft
Law

Master's Degree 2 programmes

Master's Degree in Bucerius
Law
Master's Degree in Rechtswissenschaft
Law

How to apply to Bucerius Law School

A short guide to applying to Bucerius Law School — five steps.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Bucerius Law School

    Bucerius Law School's catalogue includes 3 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Bucerius Law School's admissions process.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Submit your completed application through Bucerius Law School's official website at www.law-school.de. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bucerius Law School

Concise answers to common questions about Bucerius Law School.

When was Bucerius Law School founded?

Bucerius Law School was established in 2000 (approximately 26 years ago).

In which city is Bucerius Law School?

Bucerius Law School is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What is Bucerius Law School's control type?

Bucerius Law School operates as a private institution.

How many students study at Bucerius Law School?

Bucerius Law School has approximately 714 students.

What qualification levels does Bucerius Law School offer?

Bucerius Law School delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Is Bucerius Law School accredited?

Bucerius Law School is accredited by German Council of Science and Humanties.

Where can I learn more about Bucerius Law School?

You can find Bucerius Law School online at www.law-school.de.

Top-Ranked Universities in Germany

Selectivity at the top Germany universities sets admissions baseline expectations for students applying to Bucerius Law School. The selectivity gap between Bucerius Law School and the leaders below tells you about admissions context.

Faculties at nearby universities

Also in Hamburg: universities located close to Bucerius Law School.

Where Else to Study Law

Law is also taught at these universities in Germany.

Universities Compared with Bucerius Law School

These universities are of a comparable scale to Bucerius Law School.

Browse all articles →

Spotted something outdated or missing?

Help us keep this page accurate — it takes about 30 seconds.

Save this university to your shortlist

Save universities and programs, follow countries, and get deadline reminders by email. Free, takes a few seconds.

Explore More Universities in Germany

Free calculators and converters to plan your study-abroad journey.

Latest Articles

Fresh guides and advice for studying abroad.

View all →

Compare Compare