Admission & Application

• Prerequisites
• Application

Applicants must fulfill the following prerequisites if they wish to be considered for admission.

Candidates must demonstrate a proven interest in the subject matter of the selected summer program. Interest can be proven through work/internship experience, self-study or coursework.

Sufficient language proficiency must be proven by any of the following

• TOEFL Internet-Based Test (IBT): 90
• IELTS Academic Program: 7.0
• Duolingo: 120
• CAE: B or CPE: C
• ILEC
• Full-time legal studies in English
• Phone Interview (only if students have significant experience studying in English)

German language skills are not required.

Applications will only be accepted via an online application portal. 

Applications are processed as they come in and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible. Decisions are made within FOUR weeks of receiving the complete application.

Deadlines:

• February 15: automatic early application discount of 15%
• March 1: applicants for financial aid/ applicants who need a visa
• May 1: final deadline for visa-free participants
• There is no application fee 

online application portal

Candidates who wish to apply after the final deadline should contact us via email first.

You must upload your law school transcripts in English or German. If you have transcripts for other non-law university studies, please upload those transcripts as well.

Transcripts should include a description of the grading system and a class rank, if available.

• TOEFL Internet-Based Test (IBT): 90
• IELTS Academic Program: 7.0
• Duolingo: 120
• CAE: B or CPE: C
• ILEC
• Full-time legal studies in English
• Phone Interview (only if students have significant experience studying in English)

This photo will be used for a student directory. Please choose a current photo that will help your summer program classmates recognize you on the first day.

You will be asked to outline your motivation, previous academic and professional experience and international experience.

If you are applying for financial aid, the application MUST be submitted by March 1 along with your application for admission or it cannot be considered.

Applicants can expect to be informed within FOUR weeks whether their application was successful. Financial aid decisions will be communicated at the same time.