Institutes and centres
The faculty is organised into various institutes and centres in order to be able to track its research tasks. They also reflect the main areas of research.
Institutes and centres
The Faculty of Law bundles its interdisciplinary research in specialised institutes and centres. These facilities cover central areas of law such as technology law, health compliance, labour and social law, environmental and commercial law, thus strengthening research, transfer and networking both nationally and internationally. They offer expertise for science, practice and politics.
Institute for the Law of Intelligent Technology Systems (RiT)
The RiT analyses the legal challenges posed by smart technologies. It develops interdisciplinary solutions for regulation, liability and the social impact of digital systems.
Bielefeld Centre for Healthcare Compliance (BCHC)
The BCHC researches legal and regulatory issues in healthcare and compliance. It combines legal, economic and medical perspectives for responsible practice.
Institute for Legal Advice Studies
This institute is dedicated to the systematic analysis of the law governing lawyers and notaries, promotes academic cooperation and practical research for counselling, structuring and professional law.
Institute for Labour and Social Protection (IAsS)
The research focus is on legal protection in labour and social relations. The IAsS examines labour law standards, social security systems and protection mechanisms for employees.
Institute of Environmental Law
In environmental law, the legal foundations of environmental protection and nature conservation are researched. Topics include sustainability, regulatory instruments and legal responsibilities.
Institute for Socio-Legal Studies and Legal Policy
This institute analyses actual legal data and legal policy developments. It combines empirical research with legal theory and social issues.