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Law PhD Study
Place yourself at the forefront of legal policy
Do you want to undertake advanced legal research with a view to shaping policy and the law?
In a constantly evolving field, legal research is a critically important way of making a real impact in the world around us. A PhD in Law at the University of Chichester will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a sustained, in-depth study into a specific aspect of the law.
Law at Chichester is deeply invested in innovative and interdisciplinary research, rethinking legal questions with reference to Politics, International Relations, Business, and Ethics.
For informal inquiries, please contact Dr Amy Elkington at a.elkington@chi.ac.uk.
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The standard requirement for an MPhil/PhD is a first or upper-second class honours degree and/or a relevant master’s degree. Candidates with other qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we particularly value non-standard applicants currently working within law.