The London School of Economics is a world centre for advanced research and teaching with an outstanding reputation, with a campus situated in the heart of London, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Only a short distance from Europe's financial, legal and cultural centres, LSE stands at the crossroads of international debate, a location that is fundamental to our identity as an outward looking institution with an active involvement in UK and world affairs. Each year the School attracts many influential outside speakers. Regular events and seminars involving politicians, regulators, practitioners and academics take place to complement your studies.
LSE Law
LSE Law School is one of the UK's pre-eminent research institutions for law. Our academics are the authors of influential and often path-breaking scholarship, and many have globally leading reputations. LSE Law is also one of UK's largest law schools, with over 70 academic members of staff. It is a uniquely cosmopolitan academic community, with staff and students coming from all over the world. Our academics draw on a wide range of literatures and traditions, and pursue analyses that seek to situate the law within the political, social and economic context within which it is formed and operates.
PhD Programme
The PhD programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science offers the opportunity to undertake advanced legal research at one of the world's best law schools. Students in our PhD programme receive excellent training and work under the supervision of leading scholars with strong international, comparative and interdisciplinary commitments. Our doctoral students become members of a lively academic community which is at the cutting-edge of legal scholarship and which plays a major role in the education of lawyers and law.
We hope that the questions you have about our PhD programme will be answered in these web pages. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, or see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Features of the PhD Programme
- Small programme with highly selective intake.
- All students awarded fully-funded scholarship for all 4 years of their PhD.
- Best scholarships package of any UK Law School.
- Dynamic and inclusive research environment: includes sharing weekly research seminars with full-time faculty.
- Plus £1k individual research allowance p.a. & £5k fieldwork pot & travel support for conferences, plus support for student-led initiatives (e.g. workshops).
- Extensive career-building opportunities, including guaranteed teaching within the Law School, plus expert training and guidance.
- Minimum of two supervisors, plus option to do interdisciplinary work with LSE faculty outside the Law School.
- Structured programme with clearly defined milestones, plus strong mentoring.