Law

In your doctoral research, you will expand and deepen your theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills in the field of law.

Application deadline for the summer semester 2025:
Regular application deadline: January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025
Additional application phase: April 1, 2025 to May 15, 2025

Attention: During the additional application phases the documents will be checked according to time resources – therefore it cannot be guaranteed that a decision of the commission can be made within 8 weeks, or that the decision will be made in time before the end of the enrolment period.

Doctoral researchers expand and deepen their theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills in the field of law. In their dissertation, which can also deal with an interdisciplinary topic, they undertake the independent processing of new scientific questions. The aim of the doctoral program in law is to further develop the ability to conduct independent academic work and to train and promote young legal scholars. Doctoral researchers must be able to make a contribution to the further development of law through independent academic work.

Visit the website of the REWI Faculty for further information on the doctoral program.

Before applying for admission: Find a supervisor and a topic for your dissertation project.

You have not yet found a supervisor and/or selected a topic for your dissertation? Then read our tips for preparing for the doctorate here.

Step 1: Fill out and gather the necessary documents, including the supervision agreement and application for admission to doctoral studies.

You can find the required forms on the information page of the dean's office.
Information on other required documents (e.g. degree certificates) can be found in our Admission Guide.

Step 2: Complete the online application.