Law

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  • University/Institute Name University of Leicester
  • Position Duration4 years
  • Position Funding Type PhD Studentship
  • Application deadlineExpired

Position Details (PhD Program)

The Law programme of the University of Leicester is offered at the Leicester Law School, a research-led department, recognising the important relationship between excellence in research and in teaching.

University of Leicester University of Leicester   Law Law research is recognised on a global stage, and our academics are frequent participants in legal debates and contribute to policy-making. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, 80% of the School’s research output was rated to be world-leading or internationally excellent. In terms of research power, the School ranked 11th in the country.

PhD description

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7  years part time or distance learning.

Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time / 6 to 6.5 years part time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months.The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period.

Research areas:

  • Company, Commercial, and Financial Law
  • Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, and Criminology
  • Dispute Resolution
  • European Law and Policy
  • Human Rights Law

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

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