PhD in Law (Institute of Advanced Legal Studies) University of London, School of Advanced Study

Undertaking doctoral research allows 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, policy and crime.

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

• Company Law
• Comparative Law
• Criminal Law and Evidence
• Energy Law
• 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 Law and Regulation

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