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School of Advanced Study, University of London: MPhil/PhD at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

Institution School of Advanced Study, University of London
Department Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
Web https://www.sas.ac.uk/
Email Postgradenquiries.ials@sas.ac.uk
Study type Research

Summary

The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) is a national academic institution serving all universities through its national legal research library. Its function is to promote, facilitate, and disseminate the results of advanced study and research in the discipline of law for the benefit of persons and institutions in the UK and abroad.

Undertaking doctoral research at IALS will allow you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. The areas covered by the Institute’s expertise cover a broad range of law and policy.

This degree presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills. On completing this course, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.

The degree can be taken full time over three years (or a maximum of four) or part time over six years (or a maximum of eight). You will initially be registered for our MPhil and then, providing your progress has been satisfactory, be upgraded to our PhD programme.

The primary activity of the PhD programme is the writing of a thesis of up to 100,000 words. There is no formal coursework, but you will be expected to undertake at least 30 days of research training, including attending our two week research methods in law training course. You are also encouraged to participate in the regular seminars held at the Institute during the academic year, as well as to participate in our three specialist research centres.

After submission of the thesis, you will attend an oral examination, either in-person or virtually, conducted by two examiners drawn from a British or world university, who may suggest ways to improve and develop the final text.

The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies offers doctoral research supervision in the following areas: - Company Law

  • Comparative Law

  • Criminal Law and Evidence

  • European Criminal Law

  • Financial Crime

  • Financial Services and Regulation Law

  • Gender, Sexuality and Law

  • Information Law and Policy

  • Law and Society

  • Legal Education

  • Legislative Studies / Law Reform

  • Public International Law

  • Public Law and Regulation

Find out more about studying this degree: https://www.sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/our-courses/research-degree/phd-institute-advanced-legal-studies

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

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