PhD/MPhil Law - Socio-Legal Studies

Course Overview Leicester Law School offers a premier research-led PhD program for aspiring legal scholars, providing the opportunity to conduct original research under the guidance of globally recognized academics. The program is designed to be flexible, accommodating full-time, part-time, and distance learning study options to suit a variety of needs. Candidates will produce a substantial thesis of publishable quality that makes a genuine contribution to legal knowledge. Key Program Highlights Research-led program guided by academics who shape global legal debates and policy Flexible study options including full-time, part-time, and distance learning pathways Pursue an original research project culminating in an 80,000-word thesis Join a school ranked 11th in the UK for research power with 80% of research rated world-leading Defend your thesis in a viva voce examination to earn your degree