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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.

My postgraduate research journey: Jasmin

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

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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.

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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.