Bucerius Summer Programs

Your summer at Germany’s top law school

Next Session: June 30 - July 18, 2025

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AI, Legal Technology and Operations

AI, Legal Technology and Operations

Discover how technology will change the future of law and legal services and influence your future career.

Licensing Transactions in Intellectual Property

Licensing Transactions in Intellectual Property

Gain new insights into IP policies and practices while perfecting your negotiation skills.

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Bucerius Summer Programs: 10 Reasons To Attend

 

✓ 1:1 Interaction with top-notch lecturers

✓ Certificate from Germany's top law school

✓  5 ABA or 10 ECTS credits

✓  Networking with participants from across the globe

✓  Practice-oriented courses

✓  Visits to companies and organizations

✓  Extracurricular program

✓  Beautiful city

✓  Small and welcoming campus

✓  Excellent administrative support

 

Meet

Meet: Rob – Bucerius Summer Program student from Australia

Meet: Rob – Bucerius Summer Program student from Australia

Each summer, people from all over the world come to Hamburg to take part in the Bucerius Summer Programs. Here, they share their experiences.

Education & Study
Meet: Gaby – Bucerius Summer Program student from Mexico

Meet: Gaby – Bucerius Summer Program student from Mexico

Each summer, people from all over the world come to Hamburg to take part in the Bucerius Summer Programs. Here, they share their experiences.

Education & Study
Meet: Emiezo – Bucerius Summer Program student from USA

Meet: Emiezo – Bucerius Summer Program student from USA

Each summer, people from all over the world come to Hamburg to take part in the Bucerius Summer Programs. Here, they share their experiences.

Education & Study

What participants say

Diverse group

"My classmates were not only law students from various universities and countries but working professionals as well. Studying with this diverse group taught me about differences in legal educations, work cultures, and communication styles that help us all understand each other on a personal and professional level. "
Emiezo, USA, Licensing Transactions in Intellectual Property

Perfect balance

"The learning path is perfectly balanced: excellent lecturers and negotiation workshops to put into practice the skills and concepts I learned - I expanded both my knowledge and network, learning from top-notch scholars and colleagues from around the world."
Federico, Italy, Licensing Transactions in Intellectual Property

Beneficial site visits

"The workshops at Google and with the OpenLap Mobile were the highlights of this program. Visiting companies and understanding the practical aspects of contract drafting and negotiation in the industry will greatly benefit me in future negotiations in music licensing."
Ya-Wen, Taiwan, Licensing Transactions in Intellectual Property

Exciting study trip

"The study trip to Berlin contributed a lot by bringing more practice to the course. Legal tech tools aim at, among other goals, making the enforcement of the law less complicated for the public. Hence, it was a real excitement to visit and see how companies like Flightright contribute to the enforcement of consumers rights by offering legal services using legal tech infrastructure."
Linda, Burundi, Legal Technology and Operations

Valuable Insights

"We were given insights into the industry best practice, by world class experts and leaders in their respective fields which are very useful to my role as an in-house lawyer. Furthermore, I had the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with a brilliant and talented group of international participants and staff. "
Fizah, Malaysia, Legal Tech and Operations

Beautiful city

"Hamburg is absolutely beautiful. I feel in love with the city very quickly. Every day, I walked through Kleine Wallanlagen park to get to Bucerius.  It's is one of the most picturesque parks I have ever experienced. Jungfernstieg is beautiful with stunning architecture surrounding Binnenalster lake. The public transport was also easy to navigate and utilise every day whilst in Hamburg, making getting around and exploring the city easy."
Rob, Australia, Legal Technology and Operations

Bucerius Law School's Summer Programs


Two intensive summer programs in law

Spend your summer at Germany's leading law school! Bucerius Law School offers two challenging three-week summer university programs:

All courses take place from June 30 to July 18, 2025 on the campus of Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany. The deadline for enrollment is May 1. Applicants who submit their materials by March 1 profit from a 15% discount on the tuition fee as part of the Early Bird Discount.

A summer school for advanced law students and young professionals

Bucerius Summer Programs cater to applicants who have completed at least two years of law studies at the undergraduate level, or one year of law studies at the graduate level. The summer school also welcomes postgraduate applicants and applications from young professionals.

An intensive academic experience complemented by first-class student services

Bucerius Summer Programs are designed to offer participants an intensive academic experience. The curricula have been carefully assembled and include workshops, seminars and lectures from renowned academics and legal practitioners. Sessions provide one-on-one interaction with lecturers and tutors and promote comparative treatment of topics through group discussions.

In addition to upholding the highest academic standards, Bucerius Law School provides its students with first-class services, ranging from a diverse extracurricular program to comprehensive advice on immigration procedures and finding affordable accommodation.

Credit-bearing, international experience and a top-notch academic network

Taking part in a Bucerius Summer Program is a rewarding experience for law students seeking to expand their domestic legal training. Aside from the obvious benefit of earning 5 ABA or 10 ECTS points of academic credit, courses offer the opportunity to gain international experience and become part of an academic network of leading legal practitioners.

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AI, Legal Technology and Operations

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Licensing Transactions in Intellectual Property

Licensing Transactions in Intellectual Property

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