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Prof. Dr. Christian von Bar

Founder of European Legal Studies Institute (ELSI) · School of Law & European Legal Studies Institute · Osnabrück University

Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Christian von Bar is one of Europe's foremost legal scholars, having led the Study Group on a European Civil Code and shaped modern European private law doctrine.

European Private Law Comparative Tort Law Draft Common Frame of Reference

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Osnabrück University should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
School of Law & European Legal Studies Institute
Primary Field
European Private Law
Campus Location
Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany

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