Dissertations at the Section are awarded and supervised by:

• Ao. Univ. Prof. Dr. Evelyn Höbenreich
• univ. Prof. Dr. Lisa Isola
• Priv. Doz. Dr. Agnieszka Kacprzak (University of Radom / Poland)
• Univ. Prof. Dr. Martin Pennitz (University of Innsbruck)

Excellent knowledge of German and Latin (e.g. Humanist Gymnasium, Matura certificate) is a prerequisite, as is a proven interest (seminar participation) in the subjects of Roman law and legal history (from antiquity to the present day).
Further knowledge of foreign languages, especially Italian, is desirable.
Good grades in the subjects Roman Law (= RR), Philosophy of Law (= RPhil) and Civil Law (= BR) are important indicators of suitability to successfully complete a dissertation in Roman Law.

Ao. Univ. Prof. Dr. Evelyn Höbenreich is involved in interdisciplinary doctoral programs (doctoral program Acme. Antike Mittelmeerkulturen, doctoral program Interdisciplinary Gender Studies) and supervises dissertations and theses in the field of Roman law and gender studies with reference to law, normativity, sociology and cultural anthropology from antiquity to the present day.
Topics in the field of women's and gender studies, cultural anthropology, sociology of religion and related fields are also assigned, provided they are related to law and have their origins in antiquity.
The allocation of topics is based on the specific interests of the doctoral candidates.

The development of an outline of the dissertation by the student takes place independently and is accompanied by one or more outline discussions with the chosen supervisor until the outline is approved.

Since Roman Law is a particularly demanding basic subject, the realization of a Dissertation in this field of research requires a lengthy study and examination of ancient sources and modern secondary literature. The supervisor usually carries out two or three readings with suggestions for corrections and additions, and the doctoral candidate must make just as many revisions.

Please clarify any questions regarding the research, the writing of the dissertation and the desired citation style with your supervisor.

Supervisors have four months after submission of the dissertation to review it. Further information regarding the submission process can be found on the Dean's Office website.

After completion of the dissertation, a defensio / viva voce takes place in the form of a discussion on sensitive issues of the work.