PhD Law - European Legal Studies in Exeter United Kingdom | University of Exeter

Pursuing a PhD offers an intellectually engaging and fulfilling journey, enabling you to explore a legal topic of personal interest. To earn the PhD qualification, your dissertation must present an innovative and fresh perspective on legal studies, whether by introducing new doctrinal or theoretical frameworks or through empirical research that yields groundbreaking insights into legal matters. The Centre adopts a critical, independent, comparative, and contextual methodology, supported by a diverse team of researchers and its distinguished history as one of the UK's pioneering hubs for European Legal Studies.

The Centre collaborates with a global network of scholars, legal professionals, policymakers, and governmental and non-governmental organizations, guided by an advisory board. It also fosters partnerships with other research institutions across disciplines, addressing wider themes like transnational private and commercial law, constitutional governance, human rights, and emerging regulatory frameworks.

This research-focused Master's program can pave the way for an academic career while also strengthening your prospects in legal practice. You'll gain from the School's strong connections with legal professionals at local, national, and international levels. Our outstanding reputation among employers ensures that Law School graduates excel in the job market. Annually, the Careers and Employment Service organizes a Law Careers Fair, attracting numerous firms seeking to recruit the University's graduates.