MPhil/PhD Law in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London

An MPhil/PhD represents a high-level postgraduate research program demanding innovative investigation and completion of an extensive thesis ranging from 60,000 to 100,000 words. Law students pursuing this degree at Birkbeck receive guidance from globally recognized scholars, along with instruction in legal theory, research methodologies, presentation techniques, seminar participation, and access to comprehensive library resources. Our research focuses primarily on social and legal theory alongside interdisciplinary approaches. We encourage applications from both legal professionals and those from other disciplines interested in exploring diverse aspects of domestic, European, and international law.

Additional support includes funding for academic conferences, thorough annual progress reviews, and postgraduate representation on the Law School's governing body. Our dynamic research community, supported by the institution, regularly hosts workshops, discussion groups, research development sessions, and various social gatherings.