PhD/MPhil Law

The PhDMPhil programme at The City Law School offers you the opportunity to carry out legal research and to contribute to professional knowledge in this constantly evolving field. As PhDMPhil researcher at The City Law School, you will be joining a dynamic research environment. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge and bringing value to society. Within our research centres, we carry out cutting edge research that straddles different areas and approaches to the subject of Law. We cover many diverse areas including (but not confined to): EU and international law Commercial law and arbitration Intellectual property Maritime law Public law, and child and family law. if you are interested in pursuing an academic career, you will have the opportunity to teach as you carry out your research. We will provide you with full professional training and higher education certification through City’s Department for Learning Enhancement and Development (LEaD).Full-time1 – 3 yearsPart-time2 – 5 yearsPhD by prior publication1 year

You will need to demonstrate a track record of high academic achievement. We are looking for a minimum of second class (upper division) LLB degree and a Master’s in Law or a related discipline with at least a merit or equivalent. You will also need to show a suitable aptitude to carry out an extended programme of original, independent research at a high level. If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of one of the following: A first degree from a UK university or from the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA); A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City as providing evidence of English language proficiency; GCE O-level/GCSE English language or English Literature, with a minimum C grade; An overall score of 7.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum of 6.5 in the reading and writing subtests; TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition: 95 overall with no less than 24 in Writing and Reading, 22 in Listening and 25 in Speaking; Other evidence of English language proficiency that satisfies the Board of Studies (if you are from the European Economic Area or Switzerland).