Admission & Application

for the Master of Law and Business in cooperation with WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

Coronavirus Update:

Barring changes in health regulations, the MLB Program 2020/21 will take place as scheduled on campus, with the Orientation Program beginning on August 24, 2020 and regular classes beginning on September 7, 2020. At the beginning of the academic year, classes will also be made available through Zoom for students who have not yet been able to travel to Hamburg. It is not foreseen that Zoom instruction will continue for the entire academic year, as the MLB Program cannot be studied in its entirety from abroad.

The city of Hamburg has put together the most important questions and answers about the corona virus in our beautiful city. These FAQs are updated daily.

Details on our Corona Policy

Admission Requirements

In order to qualify for admission, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

A 3-4 year undergraduate degree*
At least 1-3 years of post-graduate work experience
Interest or experience in the field of law and/or business
Proven extracurricular interests
Excellent English language skills

International experience is preferred but not mandatory.

* The Bachelor degree has to be valued at 240 ECTS (4 years) or equivalent. A 210 ECTS credit degree can be considered if the applicant has at least two years of post-graduate work experience.

List of required documents

How to apply

Students are admitted on a rolling admission basis and admission is offered on a space-available basis.

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, especially if you are planning to apply for a scholarship or if you need a visa to study in Germany.

You will usually be informed of the outcome of your application within six to eight weeks. After submitting your application, you may be asked to schedule a Skype interview.

Application Deadlines

Oct 31	Early Decision Deadline Secure your place before the end of the year.
Jan 15	Early Bird Deadline Receive a €2,000 discount on your tuition fee. Bucerius Global Scholarship Deadline Apply for our prestigious scholarship.
March 31	Visa Deadline Deadline for applicants with visa requirement.*
May 31	Final Deadline (extended: June 30, 2020)

*Please confirm with your local German embassy or consulate which visa regulations apply to you.

Online Application Form

Any questions?

Maite Anna Schewe (left) and Inga Diercks-Ferm

E: master(at)law-school.de
P: +49 40 30706 226 / 278
Skype: bucerius.mlb1

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