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Bucerius Law School: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

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Bucerius Law School, founded in 2000 by the ZEIT Foundation, was Germany's first private law school — and still positions itself as the compact, selective alternative to the country's often overcrowded public law faculties. Based in Hamburg, it focuses on business law and international legal studies, with close ties to firms across Germany's second-largest legal market, home to international law firms, maritime law specialists, and commercial courts.

The core German-language LL.B. runs an accelerated three years of coursework followed by a year preparing for the First State Examination, noticeably faster than the typical five-year path at public universities. Bucerius also offers English-taught master's programs, including the Master of Laws and Business, International Business Law, and International Dispute Resolution.

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University (private (state-approved))
of international students
7%
No. of students (2026)
855
Term model
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Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at Bucerius Law School for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
MasterNo coursesNo deadlines (apply anytime)100% of Master programs
BachelorNo coursesNo deadlines (apply anytime)100% of Bachelor programs
State ExaminationNo coursesNo deadlines (apply anytime)100% of State Examination programs
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
100% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
100% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
100% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines at Bucerius Law School for the Summer Semester 2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
MasterNo coursesNo deadlines (apply anytime)100% of Master programs
BachelorNo coursesNo deadlines (apply anytime)100% of Bachelor programs
State ExaminationNo coursesNo deadlines (apply anytime)100% of State Examination programs
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
100% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
100% still open for application
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No deadlines (apply anytime)
100% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

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