Bucerius law School
Bucerius Law School
About the Law School
Bucerius Law School, Germany’s first private law school is a non-profit institution, established in 2000. It is located in Hamburg, Germany. The aim of law school is to unify research and training as a result the school turns out to be a place of creativity and mutual inspiration. They follow a structured academic curriculum. The law School conducts a rigorous and elaborate selection process to examine the applicants’ suitability. As a result, it is a promising institution for motivated and committed law students, legal scholars, and trainees. Most importantly, the law school serves as a place to train open and critical young people who are willing to develop their talents and use their abilities to serve society and change it for the better. The Bucerius Master of Law and Business is also offered in cooperation which takes a comparative approach.
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Overall Ranking
The law school is ranked 4242 of 14160 in the World, 1148 of 2789 in Europe, 169 of 370 in Germany, 7of 18 in Hamburg State, and 7 of 18 in Hamburg City.
Facts and Figures
As of 2017, The Bucerius Law School enrolls around 670 students; 44 postgraduates; and 237 Doctoral students. The school offers two kinds of degree programs- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Law and Business (MLB), the School also offers four summer certification programs.
Courses offered by Bucerius Law School
- Bachelor of law (LLB)
- Master of Law and Business (MLB/LLM)
- Doctoral and Post Doctoral Studies
Summer programs offered:
- International Business Law
- International Intellectual Property
- Legal Technology
Bucerius Law School also offers the chance to attend the International Exchange Program for three law students from outside Germany from their partner universities.
Scholarship and Financial Aid
No information about this is given on University’s portal. In case of any update, data will be updated here as well.
Internships near the Institution:
The Law School provides an opportunity to all students to complete an 8-week internship at a law firm, corporation, or organization. However, the internship can take place in Germany or abroad. Most importantly the internship provides a wonderful opportunity for the students to find the topics for their thesis. It is the responsibility of the students to find the internship because it is the internship providers to decide whether to offer you the internship.
Jobs near the university:
The students passing out from the Law School get into various sectors of jobs, for instance- Law Firms, Corporations, Organizations, and Academic Institutions. A few of them begin MLB start-ups. The institution provides a career advisor who will be guiding the students regarding their career options.
Housing and Accommodation
The Bucerius Law School will help students in finding accommodation. However, it is important that you apply for it earlier. The city of Hamburg provides you with two housing options; residence halls and subtle rooms.
Cost of Living – Bucerius Law School
The cost of living will approximately be 920 Euro/month (which includes accommodation, food, personal needs, insurance, and transportation) which costs around INR 81,322.12 and 1,091.90 USD.
| Category | Expensive City [in Euro] | Average [in Euro] | Small town [in Euro] | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 500 | 375 | 200 | Depending on the location |
| Semester Fees | 350 | 200 | 110 | Per semester |
| Transportation | 0 | 0 | 0 | The cost of transportation is already included in the semester fees. |
| Public Insurance | 110 | 110 | 110 | Insurance does not depend on cities. |
| Private Insurance | 35 | 35 | 35 | you can choose either public or private insurance. |
| Radio Bill | 18.36 | 18.36 | 18.36 | Per month |
| Mobile | 20 | 15 | 8 | Mobile bill does not depend on cities. Usually it cost 8-20 euro per month |
| Groceries | 220 | 200 | 160 | Depending on your choice |
| Miscellaneous | 200 | 150 | 100 | Depending on your choice |
| Total [with Public Insurance] | 1,418 | 1,068.36 | 706.36 | Per month |
| Total [with Private Insurance] | 1,343 | 993.63 | 631.36 | Per month |
The Bucerius Global Scholarship is given to MLB students and also a partial tuition scholarship is also awarded on the basis of merit.
Places to visit nearby
Hamburg City is famous for its harbor area- The Port of Hamburg. One can find many interesting things to do in the port area. The city has plenty of parks and waterways. A few top attractions in the area are:
Port of Hamburg & Speicherstadt
Miniatur Wunderland
Hamburger Kunsthalle
International Maritime Museum