Frank Wamser studied law in Germany, where he received a doctorate, and in the US, where he graduated as Masters of Law (LL.M.). He worked as an attorney-at-law in an international US law firm and was appointed a judge in several district courts, in a regional court and in the Higher Court of Appeals. After having served as a clerk for the Supreme Court of Germany he worked in the Ministry of Justice, was Vice-President of the Law-Exam Authorities and Vice-President of a regional court. He is currently head of the Justice unit at the Representation of the State of Hessen to the European Union.