Postgraduate research

Liverpool Law School has a rich research culture where PhD students are involved in cutting edge research and work with world-leading experts in their field.

We provide the support and facilities necessary for students to undertake globally recognised research, successfully complete a PhD, and begin a career in academia or beyond.

Liverpool Law School hosts many research clusters that provide access to some of the most rigorous and advanced research in their fields.

Apply for your Law PhD.

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Why study with us?

Why choose to do your research with us? Explore the facilities and support available at the School of Law and Social Justice for postgraduate researchers, and apply for your PhD in Law.

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Postgraduate funding

Find out about funding from Doctoral Training Programmes as well as School-specific funding that may be available to you.

How to apply

Find all the information you need from what to do before you apply, applying online, and after you apply.

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Staff research interests

If you have your own proposal for your doctoral project, then your first step should be to identify a supervisor/s with appropriate research interests.

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How to write your research proposal

Creating a focussed and well-written research proposal is an essential part of a successful PhD application.

Accommodation

Find information about the accommodation available to our postgraduate research students.

My postgraduate research journey: Jasmin

Jasmin Johurun Nessa shares why they chose to study at the School of Law and Social Justice.