Doctoral Programme in European Private Law
Doctoral Program in European Private Law
The doctoral program aims to support students in the preparation and publication of high-quality dissertations in the field of European private law. To this end, the focus is on promoting mutual interdisciplinary exchange between the participating doctoral students. They have the opportunity to present their academic work to a specialist audience in the doctoral colloquium. They also receive information on meetings and conferences in which they can participate and make contact with renowned guest speakers from Germany and abroad. This gives students the opportunity to acquire additional skills through intensive supervision.
DQ 2/3 June 2025
The Doctoral Colloquium on European Private Law was once again held at Seggau Castle in the summer semester 2025, this time under the direction of Prof Monika Hinteregger. The presentation of our doctoral students' dissertation projects and the ensuing discussions in this special setting were once again a complete success.
DQ Seggau Castle
The Doctoral Colloquium on European Private Law took place on 25/26 November 2024 at Seggau Castle near Leibnitz. Twelve doctoral students presented their dissertation projects on diverse, internationally oriented topics such as liability in multi-level marketing, official liability, tenancy and inheritance law as well as legal issues relating to gender and parentage. In lively discussions with the Institute's professors, the participants received valuable input for their research. The special atmosphere of the castle and the supporting programme encouraged productive exchange. We look forward to the further progress of the projects and the next colloquium.
Founding members
The post-doctoral lecturers of the Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and Private International Law:
Ao.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Erwin Bernat; o.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter Bydlinski; Univ.-Prof. Dr. Susanne Ferrari; ao.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Monika Hinteregger; ao.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Helga Jesser-Huß; Univ.-Prof. Dr. Brigitta Lurger; em.o.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Willibald Posch.
Members
o.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter Bydlinski, Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and International Private Law
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gregor Christandl, Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and International Private Law
Prof. Dr. Walter Doralt, Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and Private International Law
o.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Monika Hinteregger, Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and Private International Law
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lisa Isola, Institute for Legal Foundations
Associate Professor Dr. Susanne Kissich, Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and Private International Law
Hofrätin Univ.-Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Lovrek, Institute for Civil Procedure and Insolvency Law
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Brigitta Lurger, Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and Private International Law
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bettina Nunner-Krautgasser, Institute for Civil Procedure and Insolvency Law
Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Gert Peter Reissner, Institute for Labor and Social Law
Assoc. Prof. MMag. Dr.iur. Barbara Steininger, Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and Private International Law
Associate Prof. Dr. Ulfried Terlitza, Institute for Civil Law, Foreign and Private International Law
Prof. Dr. Johannes Zollner, Institute for Corporate Law and International Business Law
Spokesperson
Spokesperson: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Walter Doralt
Deputy Spokesperson: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gregor Christandl
The doctoral colloquium (DQ) counts as a course in the dissertation subject in accordance with § 8 of the 2009 doctoral study plan. The course can be credited from the semester following the defense of the project.
Each semester, doctoral students present their work and its progress as part of the DQ.
In SS 2024 the DQ will be held by Prof. Hinteregger.
For dates see. UGO
Criteria for participation
Participation or membership in the Doctoral Program (DP) is open to (future) doctoral candidates who wish to write a high-quality dissertation in the field of European private law. A written application is required.
The decision on admission to the DP is made following the defense of the dissertation project, § 6 Doctoral Study Plan 2009 (= curriculum).
Students must actively participate in the two-hour doctoral colloquium (DQ) of the Institute of Civil Law, Foreign and Private International Law in four, usually consecutive, semesters.
Students must complete three seminars as part of the specialization subject (§ 9 of the Curriculum for Doctoral Studies in Law). Only those seminars that include an oral presentation and a written seminar paper are counted towards the DP.
Doctoral students may participate in a maximum of two doctoral programs.
Any interruption or discontinuation of the doctoral thesis and/or withdrawal from the DP must be reported to the spokesperson within four weeks.
If the requirements are met, a certificate will be issued by the Dean's Office (without grades).
An application is required for participation, which can be submitted to the contact point of the doctoral program via the respective supervisor. A letter of motivation and a description of the dissertation project must be enclosed.
Contact us
Bakk.phil. Birgit Kienzl
+43 316 380 - 3589
Institut für Zivilrecht, Ausländisches und Internationales Privatrecht
http://zivilrecht.uni-graz.at
