Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law
Universität Hamburg
Program Overview
The PhD programme of the Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law is ideal for graduates of law and other disciplines who are keen to pursue ambitious doctoral...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
6 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
The stated annual salary (e.g., TV-L E13: €50,000–€65,000 for 100%) refers to a full-time position. In practice, many universities and public research institutes (such as Leibniz institutes) offer part-time contracts, commonly 50%, 65%, or 75%, and only occasionally 100%. The actual salary is therefore proportional to the contract percentage. Applicants are strongly advised to clarify the employment percentage before accepting an offer.
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
German English
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 (proving level C1) 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.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
An outstanding degree in law or a non-legal research-orientated Master's degree is required (in particular in business administration, political science, or sociology). A complete application comprises all required documents, such as the completed online application form tabular curriculum vitae (optional: index of all publications) research proposal (up to four pages) personal statement about why you are applying to the Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School two recommendation letters from professors attesting your suitability for doctoral work diploma and transcript of records Please also check our website: https://www.jura.uni-hamburg.de/en/forschung/ambsl/bewerbung.html
APS Certificate
Not required for PhD/doctoral programmes.
IELTS Score
IELTS 9.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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