Dr. Olaf Muthorst

Professor

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Biography

Olaf Muthorst is a Professor of Civil Law, Procedural Law, and Insolvency Law at Freie Universität Berlin. He obtained his law degree from the University of Hamburg and completed his doctoral dissertation on 'The Rule of Proof' in 2009. Muthorst has previously held positions including Junior Professor for Civil Law with Civil Procedure at the University of Hamburg from 2009 to 2017 and served as a scientific assistant at the University of Hamburg’s Seminar for Civil Procedure from 2005 to 2007. His research interests encompass Civil Law, Civil Procedure Law, Insolvency Law, and Legal Theory with a focus on methodologies in legal science. Muthorst is involved in both teaching and research, delivering lectures and seminars formatted for diverse academic timelines, with a commitment to online education. He engages students actively through a methodology that enhances their understanding of the civil justice system. His academic focus and contributions to legal education continue to shape the discipline substantially.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor for Civil Law, Procedural Law and Insolvency Law

2017-02-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Teaching various courses and overseeing research in civil law and procedural law.

Junior Professor for Civil Law with Civil Procedure

2009-01-01 — 2017-01-31

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Engaged in teaching and research in civil law and procedural 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.