The Summer School on European Business Law is a joint project by the Faculty of Law at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) of Herzliya, a top-tier law faculty in Israel, and the Law Faculty of Tilburg University (the Netherlands). We host (graduate) students from these faculties, but the program is also open generally to participation by anyone who qualifies for the program. International applicants are particularly welcome.

The 40-hour course program focuses on corporate law, securities law, antitrust law and intellectual property law, but some attention is paid to European constitutional, mediation and tax law. The lectures are structured pursuant to the Socratic method. Participants are expected to have read the suggested reading materials prior to attending. A certificate is provided upon completing the program, based on the participant’s attendance.

Summer School course components are taught by recognized professionals and academics with strong teaching skills and extensive experience in their respective fields. The lectures are generally held on campus at the Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf. Special lectures at some of the most prestigious German law firms provide a unique insight into European business law practice. At a networking barbecue, legal professionals and participants have the chance to meet one another informally.

The summer school is excellent preparation for advanced- and graduate-level classes in European business law, and is also recommended for non-European students considering internships or graduate-level study in the European Union. The language of all classes and reading materials is English. The typical participant is a graduate (or graduate student) who seeks to extend his or her knowledge of European business law within a compact and advanced format and is seeking to broaden his or her professional networks within the legal community of Germany's most vibrant business law city.

About the program 

The 40-hour course program focuses on corporate law, securities law, antitrust law and intellectual property law, but some attention is paid to European constitutional, mediation and tax law. The lectures are structured pursuant to the Socratic method. Participants are expected to have read the suggested reading materials prior to attending. A certificate is provided upon completing the program, based on the participant’s attendance. 

Summer School course components are taught by recognized professionals and academics with strong teaching skills and extensive experience in their respective fields. The lectures are generally held on campus at the Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf. Special lectures at some of the most prestigious German law firms provide a unique insight into European business law practice. At a networking barbecue, legal professionals and participants have the chance to meet one another informally. 

Admission & Fees 

Applicants are required to have completed a degree in law or business law, or to be currently enrolled in studies in law at an accredited university. 

The organizers of the Summer School are committed to academic excellence. The overall number of participants is limited and admission is subject to a competitive selection process. 

The fee for external participants is € 1.000. Tuitions waivers are subject to academic credentials. Applicants admitted to the program are required to pay 25 percent of the tuition fee via interbank transfer within fourteen days following the notice of acceptance. The remainder of the admission fee may be paid via interbank transfer prior to the commencement of the program (please understand that cheques cannot be accepted). 

Accomodation

Düsseldorf is expensive. We may be able to be of assistance to students in arranging short-term accommodations. Nevertheless, we can recommend the following hotels which are close to the University of Duesseldorf: 

City Partner Hotel Düsseldorf City
www.hk-hotels-duesseldorf.de
Varnhagenstr. 37, 40225 Düsseldorf
+49 (0) 211/310800
Prices: Single for € 79, Twin for € 99 per night (incl. breakfast, W-Lan, Sauna) // Special Price Summer School 2010: € 69 per room

Hotel an der Uni
www.hotelanderuni.de
Moorenstr. 4, 40225 Düsseldorf
+49 (0) 211/3020240
Prices: Single for € 45 per night (incl. breakfast) (twins on request

Hotel Flora
www.hotel-flora-duesseldorf.de
Auf'm Hennekamp 37, 40225 Düsseldorf
+49 (0) 211/934980
Prices: Twin from € 59 per night (excl. breakfast)

Scotti‘s Bar | Restaurant | Motel
www.scottis.de
Christophstr. 2, 40225 Düsseldorf
+ 49 (0) 211/3102899
Prices: Twin for € 65 per night (incl. breakfast)

In case of interest (online-application and request for accommodation assistance), please visit Registration.