Law SOAS University of London

Overview

Studying for a PhD in Law offered at SOAS University of London involves research on a chosen legal topic, normally over a period of 3-4 years full time (or longer part time), with a view to producing a dissertation/thesis of up to 100,000 words. The thesis must make a distinct and original contribution to knowledge of the subject. A unique feature of the postgraduate research student body at SOAS is its focus on international, critical and/or regional legal study, often involving fieldwork in Asia, Africa, or the Middle East.

Employment

Our Recent School of Law SOAS PhD graduates are to be found working across a range of sectors (from top city Law firms to NGOs to international organisations to academia) in all parts of the world. Recent School of Law SOAS PhD graduates have been hired by organisations including:

• African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights

• Dialogue Office for Civil Society Cooperation

• European Commission

• Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi

• London School of Economics

• Malaysian Securities and Exchange Commission

• Medical Sans Frontiers

• Mines Advisory Group

• National Law School of India University, Bengaluru

• National Law University Delhi

• National Taiwan University

• Queen Mary University of London