FB Rechtswissenschaft

Envision yourself transported back to 1810. Here, at the nascent University of Berlin, later known as Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, history is being written. FB Rechtswissenschaft, the Faculty of Law, stands as a vital organ within this vibrant academic body. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the brainchild of Wilhelm von Humboldt, embodied a revolutionary vision. It was to be a “Universitas litterarum,” a place where teaching and research were interwoven. This radical concept became the blueprint for modern universities across the globe. From its inception, FB Rechtswissenschaft has played a pivotal role. The Faculty of Law, alongside Medicine, Philosophy, and Theology, formed the four cornerstones of the university. The very first semester saw 256 eager students and 52 esteemed faculty members, breathing life into Humboldt’s vision. One of these luminaries was Karl Friedrich von Savigny, a legal scholar whose influence shaped the very fabric of FB Rechtswissenschaft. Now, fast forward to the early 20th century. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, including FB Rechtswissenschaft, became a magnet for brilliant minds from around the world. A staggering 29 Nobel Prize winners conducted groundbreaking research within these walls. Among them were Albert Einstein, Emil Fischer, Max Planck, and Fritz Haber. But the story of FB Rechtswissenschaft, like that of the university itself, is not without its shadows. The rise of National Socialism cast a long, dark pall over the institution. Jewish academics and students were expelled. Some met tragic ends. Even the act of book burning stained the university’s grounds. Yet, from the ashes of war, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and FB Rechtswissenschaft with it, rose again. Teaching resumed in 1946, albeit in war-scarred buildings. The university navigated the turbulent political currents of the post-war era. It even played a role in the establishment of the Freie Universität Berlin in West Berlin. Today, FB Rechtswissenschaft continues to thrive as a vital part of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of Humboldt’s vision. A place where the pursuit of knowledge and the pursuit of justice intertwine.