Posts tagged with Bucerius Law School

Disruptive Innovation: Are Alternative Service Providers a Threat to Traditional Law Firms?

On May 1st 2014, the Bucerius Center on the Legal Profession and the IESE Business School hosted a roundtable discussion on the changing landscape of the legal industry. Keynote speaker Markus Hartung, Director of the Bucerius Center on the Legal Profession, who has extensive experience in managing law firms, delivered a speech on disruptive innovation. A recap Read More

Event Summary: “Disruptive Innovation: Are Alternative Service Providers a Threat for Traditional Law Firms?”

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BUCERIUS – ROUNDTABLE “Disruptive Innovation: Are Alternative Service Providers a Threat for Traditional Law Firms?” Thursday, May 1st 2014, 4:30-6pm, IESE Business School – University of Navarra, New York, NY Speakers: Markus Hartung, Bucerius Law School, Director of the Center on the Legal Profession Carolina Pérez, Senior Tax Counsel, Pfizer, Office of Read More

Former Bucerius Law School President Joins Federal Constitutional Court of Germany

Dr. Doris Koenig, Claussen Simon Chair for International Law and now former Bucerius Law School President, has joined the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany as a judge, replacing Dr. Gertrude Luebbe-Wolff on the second senate of the court. Judges for the Federal Constitutional Court are nominated and elected to the position and serve for a Read More

Bucerius Law School Ranked Top Law School in Germany

The Centrums für Hochschulentwicklung (Center for Higher Education Development – CHE) released their newest advanced education rankings, and Bucerius Law School was ranked the top Law School in Germany again. BLS received the highest scores in 14/16 ranking criteria, including legal faculty. The CHE rankings are considered the most comprehensive and detailed rankings in the Read More

Game Over? The Legal Market in 2018

Markus Hartung, Director of the Bucerius Center on the Legal Professor, recently co-authored “Game Over? The Legal Market in 2018” with Arne Gärtner. The article looks at major trends in the legal market, the impact of these changes on the market position of international law firms, and what managing partners should consider when formulating three-year Read More

Apply now for the IP Law and Licensing Summer Program!

The inaugural Summer Program in IP Law and Licensing has extended its deadline to May 15th, 2014! Apply now to reserve a spot in this English-language program, held on the beautiful Bucerius Law School campus in Hamburg, Germany. Bucerius  / UC Hastings Summer Program in IP Law and Licensing (July 20 – August 8, 2014) Read More

The Legal Market in Germany: A 360 Degree Perspective

Markus Hartung from Bucerius Law School’s Center on the Legal Profession has recently co-edited an integrated analysis of the current legal market in Germany. The increasing competitive pressure on German companies has put the cooperation of companies and law firms to the test. This increasing pressure means that internal firm structures are being scrutinized, and Read More

Incoming Students Begin First Year at Bucerius Law School

On September 27th, 2013, the incoming class at Bucerius Law School was welcomed at an official ceremony marking the beginning of their legal studies in Germany. Professor Dr. Michael Goering, President of ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius welcomed the class, speaking to the mission of the foundation, the law school, and the difference they hope Read More

Bucerius Staff Interview: Sarah Beth Lardie

Sarah Beth Lardie is the newest team-member at the American Friends of Bucerius, beginning her tenure in May. She has worked to build support for programs in international education, environmental conservation, and community development in the EU and sub-Saharan Africa. Sarah Beth, or “SB,” as she is known in the office, is working to financially Read More

Gerd Bucerius Day – Bucerius Law School gets Involved

The Center for Studium Generale and Personal Development (ZSP) hosted the 2nd annual Gerd Bucerius Day on May 22nd. To honor the legacy of Bucerius founder Gerd Bucerius, more than 80 students and staff members took part in social projects throughout Hamburg – despite the “Hamburg-like” weather. The scope of the projects was very diverse and Read More