Dr. Bertram Lomfeld

Professor

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Biography

Bertram Lomfeld is a professor at Freie Universität Berlin in the Department of Law, specializing in private law, intellectual property law, comparative law, and the foundations of law. His academic background includes a doctorate from the University of Frankfurt am Main and various visiting professorships, including at Harvard Law School and Columbia Law School. Lomfeld has been a coordinator of the transnational network 'Private Law Theory' and has edited the journal 'polar.' His research interests include the theory and forms of ownership, digital transformations in private law, intellectual property law fundamentals, and the economic aspects of law. Lomfeld has contributed significantly to legal scholarship through publications, lectures, and research projects concerning legal challenges in AI, transnational law, and legal epistemology, among others.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Civil Law

2022-01-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

In charge of courses and research in Civil Law, focusing on private law and its various dimensions.

Visiting Scholar

2018-01-01 — 2018-05-01

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, USA

Engaged in research related to global law and policy.

International Visiting Professor

2017-01-01 — 2017-06-01

Columbia Law School • New York, USA

Conducted lectures and research in comparative law.

Lecturer

2006-01-01 — 2007-01-01

LUISS University • Rome, Italy

Taught courses in jurisprudence and global law.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.