Thomas Reiß

Thomas Reiß serves as a Research Fellow at the Chair of Law within the Faculty of Law and Economics at Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, a position he has held since October 2023. He is simultaneously completing his mandatory legal traineeship at the Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg, demonstrating his dual commitment to academic scholarship and practical legal experience in the German judicial system.

Mr. Reiß graduated from Ehrenbürg-Gymnasium Forchheim in 2018 before commencing his law studies at FAU. He achieved exceptional results in his First State Examination in Law in 2023, scoring 15.47 points (graded as "very good") and earning recognition as the top student in his year across the state. During his studies, he gained practical experience through part-time roles including a student traineeship at Siemens AG's trademark and patent law department and tutoring positions within the Faculty of Law.

His academic work spans multiple domains of German legal scholarship, with particular focus on Civil Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and European Union Law. Mr. Reiß's research approach emphasizes the practical application of theoretical legal principles, bridging academic scholarship with real-world legal practice and judicial considerations.

Mr. Reiß has been honored as the top student in his year in the state upon completion of his First State Examination in Law, reflecting his exceptional academic performance and dedication to legal scholarship.

As a Research Fellow, Mr. Reiß contributes to the Faculty of Law and Economics through research activities and potential teaching responsibilities. His position within this prestigious German university places him at the intersection of academic research and practical legal training, with access to extensive university resources and collaboration opportunities across FAU's comprehensive academic structure.