Exchange Program: Studying Law and Economics
in Hamburg, Germany
Interested foreign students should see Studying
Law and Economics in the United States
The European Union supports the education of students who
are interested in the economic effects of legal rules (Economic
Analysis of Law). American students from the George Mason
University School of Law are invited to study at the University
of Hamburg.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Students who study law or economics and other students
having a solid background knowledge in these areas, who
are interested in the interdisciplinary study of Law and
Economics.
PROGRAM OF STUDY:
Economic Analysis of Torts and Insurance, Economics of
Property, Economic Analysis of Contract Law, Corporate
Law and Economics, Economics of Competition Law, Public
Law and Regulation.
DURATION:
One academic year is divided into three terms:
October
1 st – December 31 st; January 1 st – March
31 st; April 1 st – September 30 th.
GMUSL students
can participate in the first or second term.
TEACHING LOCATION:
The courses will take place at the University
of Hamburg in Germany.
TEACHING LANGUAGE:
English
GRANTS:
American students are eligible for a grant from the German
Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for the first term of € 500
* per month.
HOUSING:
The teaching centre in Hamburg will assist in finding appropriate
accommodation.
FEES:
The Student Activity Fund fee is approximately € 100
* per term (required), and the price for matriculation
into the University of Hamburg is about € 180 * per
two terms (optional), which allows students to use Hamburg
Public Transport without paying extra fees.
MATRICULATION:
The participating students have to matriculate in the University
of Hamburg. The price for the matriculation is about €
180 per semester which allows students to use Hamburg Public
Transport without paying extra fees.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Students who want to study in Hamburg for the first or
second term should apply by May 6, 2005.
Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and
unofficial law school transcript. The cover letter should
contain your plan for completing the remainder of your
law school courses and why you want to study in Germany.
INFORMATION:
The Hamburg Student Guide is available on the web at: http://www2.jura.uni-hamburg.de/le/Erasmus/index.htm
Assistant Dean Kristine McCord Tel: (703) 993-8004
George Mason University School of Law Fax: (703) 993-8088
Arlington VA 22201
E-mail: kmccord1@gmu.edu
* Fees subject to change.
RELATED LINKS:
University
of Hamburg
Erasmus Programme
in Law & Economics
DAAD - German Academic Exchange
Service
