MPhil/PhD Law at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Advanced legal research with LSE Law's PhD programme, supervised by leading scholars, immersed in a vibrant community, and offering comprehensive training. LSE Law is the UK's pre-eminent research institution for law. Our academics are the authors of influential and often path-breaking scholarship, and many have globally leading reputations.

Department: LSE Law School | Duration: Three to four years, minimum two years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In addition to progressing with your research, you're expected to take the listed training and transferable skills courses. You may take courses in addition to those listed, and should discuss this with your supervisor. Compulsory and core courses include Doctoral Research Seminar series.

Career pathways

Once completed, the majority of our students undertake academic appointments, whether as lecturers or post-doctoral researchers. The remainder have received tenancies in barristers’ chambers or work in law firms, or NGOs and consultancies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our normal minimum entry requirement is a completed LLM degree or other master's-level qualification, awarded with an average mark of 70% (distinction/first class honours) or equivalent. Exceptionally, we may admit students who don't meet this requirement, where there is strong, alternative evidence of your suitability for our PhD programme. English language requirement: Law (IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 in each component).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,368 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; likely to rise over the duration of the programme. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,300 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; likely to rise over the duration of the programme. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Three to four years, minimum two years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/How-to-Apply

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