["The European Doctorate in Law and Economics (EDLE) offers an outstandingscientific education in the interdisciplinary research field of law and economics. Economists and lawyers interested in the economic foundations and effects of divergent legal rules are invited to apply.Research topics of the EDLE are chosen within the general theme of "Tensions between efficiency and other goals of general interest". For new and more defined research topics, please consult the website.EDLE is ajoint doctoral programmeby five of the leading European universities in the field of law and economics: the Universities of Bologna, Hamburg, Prague, Rennes 1, and Rotterdam. EDLE aims at addressing a new class of outstanding PhD researchers from all over the world. Successful candidates will receivemultiple doctoral diplomas."]