Admission & Application

Bucerius Summer Programs are designed for advanced law students and recent graduates. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a keen interest in the field of practice on which their program focuses.


Prerequisites

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

1) Level of legal studies

Applicants must have completed either 2 years of undergraduate legal studies or one year of graduate legal studies.

2) Prior Subject Experience

✔️  required  ❌ not required

 Prior CourseworkProven Interest
Licensing Transactions in Intellectual Property✔️
Legal Technology and Operations✔️

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3) Language Proficiency

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 for 2025

We will begin accepting applications for the 2025 summer programs in December 2024.

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Application

1) Online Application Portal

Applications will only be accepted via an online application portal. Applicants can expect a decision within four weeks of submitting their complete documents.

  • Early Decision Deadline: March 1 (15% off tuition) 
  • Standard Deadline: May 1 
  • There is no application fee 

online application portal

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

2) Required Documents

Transcript of grades

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

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

Proof of English Proficiency

  • 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)

Portrait Photo

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.

Motivational Statements

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

Financial Aid Application

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

3) Admission process

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

Any Questions?

Let's talk! Get in touch via email or phone.

Inga Diercks-Ferm

Assistant Director

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