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The PhD in Law programme at Queen Mary is one of the largest in the UK, with more than 120 research students. As a PhD student at the School of Law, you will be part of a diverse and cosmopolitan research community, as students come to Queen Mary from all over the world.

PhD students are a vital part of our research culture and you will be invited to attend regular research seminars at which faculty members, visiting scholars and PhD students present their work in progress.

This programme will:

Allow you to specialise in virtually any field of law you choose. All supervisors are qualified members of staff with their own major research projects and publications.

Give you research training, through a series of seminars at which you will be required to present your work, and through a formal research methods training course run at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. Participation in these courses is a compulsory part of the first year of research.

Allow you to study additional courses which are provided by the college on different aspects of the PhD research process.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Full-time, 3 years starts sep 2024, part-time, 6 years starts sep 2024.

Queen Mary University of London, The School of Law

Queen Mary has campuses in the heart of legal London in Bloomsbury, and East London – a vibrant and fashionable part of the city where we also offer affordable, postgraduate accommodation. There are also opportunities to study our programmes in Paris, in Singapore or Online.

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Queen Mary University of London

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The PhD in Law programme at Queen Mary is one of the largest in the UK, with more than 150 research students. As a PhD student at the School of Law, you will be part of a diverse and cosmopolitan research community, as students come to Queen Mary from all over the world.

PhD students are a vital part of our research culture and you will be invited to attend regular research seminars at which faculty members, visiting scholars and PhD students present their work in progress.

This programme will:

• Allow you to specialise in virtually any field of law you choose. All supervisors are qualified members of staff with their own major research projects and publications.
• Give you research training, through a series of seminars at which you will be required to present your work, and through a formal research methods training course run at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. Participation in these courses is a compulsory part of the first year of research.
• Allow you to study additional courses which are provided by the college on different aspects of the PhD research process.

Why study your PhD in Law at Queen Mary?

The School of Law has consistently been ranked in the top 10 law schools in the UK for the quality of our research, and many of our internationally recognised staff act as advisers to governments, industry and NGOs, both nationally and internationally.

The Postgraduate Law Centre is based in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Holborn, the legal district of London, near to numerous law firms, chambers and the Royal Courts of Justice and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, one of the leading law libraries in Europe.

We have a number of active research centres and institutes across a diverse range of legal areas, each one focuses on a particular area of law and brings together staff with similar research and teaching interests.

You will be able to join the School of Law Online Network (SOLON) and attend events organised by the group such as the postgraduate law research seminar series, social gatherings and writing retreats. You can also get involved with the Annual Postgraduate Legal Research Conference, one of the largest in the UK, organised and led by PhD students with support from Queen Mary academics.

The normal period of registration for the PhD in Law is three years full-time and six years part-time. Full-time students must complete within four years and part-time students within six years. You will be required to live in or around the London area for the duration of your doctoral studies.

Research training is offered through a series of seminars at which you will be required to present your work, and through a formal research methods training course run at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. Participation in these courses is a compulsory part of the first year of research. Additional courses are provided by the college on different aspects of the PhD research process.

Requirements

• Proof of your most recently taken academic qualification. This should include both the transcript showing the breakdown of your mark, including specifically the mark for any dissertation component taken), and a copy of the certificate confirming the overall grade.
• If you are a current LLM or MA student, you should include documentation relating to your previous course of study (for example, your LLB).
• A full academic transcript (a record of courses taken and grades achieved)
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Applicants must provide two written references (not one, as mentioned in the central College Guidance Note), in the form of a letter of support from you referee. One of these references must be from an academic who taught you on your most recent course of study (which is normally the LLM degree or equivalent). Applicants who are current LLM students should obtain their references from staff currently teaching them on their LLM. Failure to supply references will mean that your application will not be considered. For applicants without recent academic qualifications, vocational references may sometimes be accepted.
• A research proposal (There is no word limit for the research proposal, but research proposals which are well-written, clear and concise are usually more successful. Please disregard any other guidance note which suggests that the Research Proposal should be no longer than 500 words.)
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• Pearson Test of English: 73 (73 in writing)
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Entry requirements

You will be expected to have a distinction on an LLM or equivalent qualification. In some circumstances the requirement will be applied flexibly, for example if an applicant has performed to distinction level in an LLM dissertation or has an outstanding undergraduate qualification. In exceptional cases, vocational experience in the proposed area of research may compensate for the lack of a master's degree, or a grade below that specified above. For example, working as a magistrate, judge, lawyer or expert for a considerable period of time, such as five years, in the proposed area of research will be taken into account. A relevant undergraduate degree in Law or its relevant equivalent qualification is necessary in all cases.

Months of entry

January, May, September

Course content

• Allow you to specialise in virtually any field of law you choose. All supervisors are qualified members of staff with their own major research projects and publications.
• Give you research training, through a series of seminars at which you will be required to present your work, and through a formal research methods training course run at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. Participation in these courses is a compulsory part of the first year of research.
• Allow you to study additional courses which are provided by the college on different aspects of the PhD research process.

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School of international arbitration.

The School of International Arbitration (SIA) is a centre of excellence in research and teaching of international arbitration and is part of the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) in the School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London.

The School of International Arbitration was established in 1985 to promote advanced teaching and research in the law and practice affecting international arbitration. Today the School is widely acknowledged as the leading teaching and research centre on international arbitration in the world. The School of International Arbitration offers a range of international arbitration courses including: specialist LLM modules, postgraduate diplomas, professional courses and training and one of the largest specialist PhD programmes in the world. 

Members 

• Ms Norah Gallagher (Director of the School of International Arbitration)
• Dr Debbie De Girolamo
• Remy Gerbay
• Professor Dr Julian D M Lew QC (Head of the School of International Arbitration)
• Professor Loukas Mistelis
• Dr Mary Mitsi
• Professor Maxi Scherer

Visiting and Honorary Professors

• Mr Christopher Newmark
• David Brynmor Thomas QC
• Mr Dominic Spenser Underhill
• Ms Marion Smith, QC

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The School of International Arbitration offers seven LLM modules, two postgraduate diplomas and one of the largest specialist PhD programmes in the world.

All taught and research degrees are offered through the School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London.

• LLM in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution
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• Postgraduate Diploma by Distance Learning - International Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
• Executive Course on International Investment Law and Arbitration

View all events on the School of International Arbitration website .

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Course type.

All supervisors are qualified members of staff with their own major research projects and publications. Our large and thriving community of postgraduate research students numbers around 120 at any one time. The School of Law is part of both the LISS and LAHP Doctoral Training Programmes, so can accept applications for both doctoral awards, as well as offering a number of other funding opportunities.

The School of Law can supervise PhD projects in most fields of law. However, the major research activity is broadly defined by the following research groups:

• Aviation and Shipping Law
• Banking and Finance Law
• Competition Law and Policy
• Criminal Justice Law
• Economics and Finance
• Energy and Natural Resources Law
• Ethics and Equality
• Global Law and Governance
• Human Rights Law
• Information Technology, Media

and Communications Law

• Insurance and Tax Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• International Commercial Law
• International State Crime
• Legal Theory and Legal Humanities
• Public International Law
• Regulation and Compliance

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

You will be expected to have a distinction at Masters level, or an equivalent qualification. In some exceptional circumstances the requirement will be applied flexibly, for example if an applicant has gained a High Merit overall and performed to Distinction level in a Masters dissertation or has recently gained an outstanding undergraduate qualification in Law (equivalent to a First class result) and is looking to move immediately to a doctorate. Also, extensive vocational experience in the applicant’s proposed area of research may compensate for the lack of a master's degree, or a grade below that specified above. For example, working as a magistrate, judge, lawyer or expert for a considerable period of time, at least five years, in the proposed area of research will be taken into account. A strong undergraduate degree in Law or a relevant equivalent qualification is necessary in all cases.

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London. It has a long history, dating back over 230 years, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in China, Malta, Paris and Singapore. There is a population of around 16,000 students at the London campuses and... more

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MPhil/PhD Law

• Graduate research
• Department of Law
• Application code M3ZL
• Starting 2024
• Home full-time: Closed
• Overseas full-time: Closed
• Location: Houghton Street, London

LSE Law is the UK's pre-eminent research institution for law. Our academics are the authors of influential and often path-breaking scholarship, and many have globally leading reputations. As one of UK's largest law departments, with over 70 academic members of staff, LSE Law is well known for its interdisciplinary and contextual approaches to the study of law.

Our PhD Law programme 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 teachers from around the world.

Students in our PhD programme work under the supervision of two academics. We also provide specialised training for PhD students, both through our own training course and through courses run by other units of LSE, especially the Department of Methodology and the PhD Academy. PhD students are also welcome to attend any other LSE course, subject to the approval of the lecturer. We aim to provide our PhD students with the opportunity to gain teaching experience, and also offer the opportunity to become involved with the organisation of mooting, academic conferences, pro bono work, and our working paper series. Each year two PhD students also serve as Masters advisers/PhD Representatives.

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for mphil/phd law .

Our normal minimum entry requirement is a completed LLM degree or other masters-level qualification, awarded with an average mark of 70% (distinction/first class honours) or equivalent. Exceptionally, we may admit students who do not meet this requirement, where there is strong, alternative evidence of your suitability for our PhD programme.

Although we accept applications from students who have not yet completed their LLM or equivalent degree by the application deadline, we give priority within the admissions process to students who have already obtained the required grade by this date. Strong candidates who are currently completing their LLM/other masters degree may therefore wish to defer their application until they have received the requisite grade. Offers of admission and funding that are made to applicants who are currently undertaking their LLM/other masters degree are made on a “conditional” basis, meaning that the offer cannot be confirmed until the minimum entry requirement has been achieved. Conditional offers must be confirmed by the end of July of the year of entry at the latest. This means that current master students who will not have their final grades/transcript by the end of July (including students on the LSE LLM degree) are not eligible to apply to the PhD programme, unless they already hold another masters degree with the requisite grade.

It must be emphasised that meeting the minimum entry requirement does not guarantee entry. The PhD programme is heavily over-subscribed, meaning that the large majority of applicants who meet this requirement each year do not receive a place. We select students based on a variety of factors, including past academic performance, motivation for doctoral study, the viability of the applicant’s research proposal and its anticipated contribution to legal scholarship, the availability of suitable supervisors, and the diversity of the incoming PhD cohort, including diversity of subject-areas.

Research proposal

Your application should give us a clear idea of what you want to research and why.

You should state the general area in which you wish to undertake research, and provide a detailed outline of the specific questions you intend to investigate within that field. You should indicate the ways in which your proposed study would be a significant and original contribution to knowledge. You should identify the materials you expect to need, where you expect to find them, and the methods and/or framework of analysis you propose to use. Finally, you should explain how your proposed project is a good fit with other research work done within the Law School.

More detailed information on the admissions requirements for the programme, and guidance on what is required to form a successful research proposal is available in the LSE Law PhD programme FAQs page .

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission. 

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

Assessing your application

We welcome applications from students whose proposed research projects complement the academic interests of members of staff at the School, and we recommend that you investigate staff research interests before applying. Applicants may wish to approach potential supervisors at the Law School to gauge their availability in a particular year and/or their willingness to supervise a specific research topic. However, you are not required to contact potential supervisors before applying, and doing so provides no advantage in the admissions process. If your application is successful, two academic members of staff will be appointed to supervise you.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:

- academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications) - statement of academic purpose - references - CV - outline research proposal - sample of written work.

See further information on supporting documents

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do.  See our English language requirements .

In most instances, we hold a brief interview with shortlisted applicants as part of the admissions process. This is typically conducted by an applicant’s potential supervisors, it takes place virtually (e.g. over Zoom), and it lasts about half an hour. The purpose of the interview is to further assess both the applicant’s motivation for doctoral study and the feasibility of the proposed research project. No preparation is required for the interview, although we recommend that you look over the material that you have submitted with your application beforehand.

When to apply

The application deadline for this programme is 1 December 2023 . To be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must have submitted your application and all supporting documents by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details. Candidates are responsible for ensuring that any necessary supporting materials (e.g. letters of reference sent by referees on their behalf) reach the LSE in good time, and are advised to start the admissions process as early as possible as a result.

Fees and funding

Every research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme. The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover  living costs  or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MPhil/PhD Law

Home students: £4,829 for the first year (provisional) Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year

The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (i.e. 4 per cent per annum).

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Scholarships, studentships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

LSE Law School nonetheless aims to ensure that all students have adequate funding for their studies, typically through the award of an LSE PhD Studentship . A Studentship covers the cost of the student’s tuition fees and also provides a generous annual maintenance stipend (£23,000 for 2023/24). Studentships come with a teaching requirement of approximately 100 hours of classroom teaching to be completed over the course of the candidate’s PhD studies. The Law School also offers an annual personal research allowance of £1,000, and other benefits such as access to our PhD Field Work fund.

There is no separate application process for LSE PhD Studentships, as funding awards are considered alongside admission to the doctoral programme. All applicants must apply by the ordinary application deadline of 1 December 2023 .

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.  Find out more about financial support.

External funding 

There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.

Further information

Fees and funding opportunities

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Programme structure and courses

In addition to progressing with your research, you are expected to take the listed training and transferable skills courses. You may take courses in addition to those listed, and should discuss this with your supervisor. At the end of your first year (full-time), you will need to satisfy certain requirements and if you meet these, you will be retroactively upgraded to PhD status.

First year - Training courses

Doctoral Research Seminar (Compulsory) Equips students with the skills required to undertake advanced legal research. Law Department Seminar Series (Compulsory) One other relevant course: (Compulsory)

Second year - Training courses

Doctoral Research Seminar Series (Optional) PhD Seminar Series (Optional) Staff Seminar Series

Third year - Training courses

Doctoral Research Seminar Series (Optional) PhD seminar Series (Compulsory) Staff seminar Series (Optional)

Fourth year - Transferable skills courses

Doctoral Research Seminar Series (Optional) PhD Seminar Series (Optional) Staff Seminar Series (Optional)

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the   updated graduate course and programme information page ..

Supervision, progression and assessment

Supervision.

You will be assigned two supervisors who are specialists in your chosen research field, though not necessarily in your topic. 

Progression and assessment

Full-time PhD students must complete their doctorate within four years, and part-time students must complete it within eight years.

At the end of the first year (or, in the case of part-time students, second year), your progress is formally assessed. Successful completion of this assessment then sees you registered as a candidate for the PhD degree.  As part of this assessment (or ‘upgrade’) process, you will present your work-in-progress at our Upgrade Conference, attended by academic staff and PhD students. Third year doctoral students also give a seminar on their work-in-progress, again attended by academic staff and PhD students.

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We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Wellbeing Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

IT help  – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries.   

LSE Faith Centre  – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.   

Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

LSE Careers  ­ – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. 

LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

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The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2020-21 were the fourth group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

Once completed, the majority of our students undertake academic appointments, whether as lecturers or post-doctoral researchers. The remainder have received tenancies in barristers’ chambers or work in law firms, or NGOs and consultancies. Over the last four years, our PhD graduates have been appointed to lectureships at universities that include London School of Economics, City, Cardiff, Durham, King’s College London, Birkbeck, Liverpool, Middlesex, Queen Mary, SOAS, Southampton, University College London, Warwick and York, and outside the UK at the Graduate Institute of International Studies (Geneva), University College Dublin, Victoria University (New Zealand), Queen’s University (Canada) and St Thomas University (Canada). Other graduates have been selected for post-doctoral fellowships at the London School of Economics. New York University, Humbolt University,  the European University Institute and the University of Haifa.

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School of International Arbitration

The School of International Arbitration offers the widest range of dispute resolution LLM modules worldwide, two postgraduate diplomas and a specialist PhD programmes.

All taught and research degrees are offered through the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London.

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Executive Education

The School of International Arbitration at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London, is pleased to offer its first-ever Executive Course on International Investment Law and Arbitratio n designed for governmental lawyers and officials.

The 10-week course offers an integrated programme of state-of-the-art research and practice-based knowledge, legal awareness, and practically applicable skills.

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In addition to our regular full-time and part-time academic staff , we invite high-profile practitioners to give guest lectures. This adds crucial practical experience to academic knowledge and analysis.

Since 1985 we have taught more than 4,000 students from over 110 countries all over the world. Many of our graduates are now successfully practicing in the private or public sector, as arbitrators, lawyers, in-house counsel, academics, or work for international organisations, such as UNCITRAL or the World Bank. Read more about the Alumni and Friends of the School of International Arbitration .

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The Department of English supervises research degrees in a broad range of areas, from classical literature to contemporary writing and theory. We have particular expertise in enabling students to locate their chosen topic of literary research within an interdisciplinary framework.

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All doctoral candidates within the Department benefit from a system of co- supervision, meaning that you will be offered the advice and input of two supervisor s, one of whom may take the lead in guiding your research . We are also able to arrange co-supervision   English and in collaboration with staff from other departments at Queen Mary. All members of the Department of English are established scholars in their fields, and many have achieved international standing and repute.

As well as working closely on a one-to-one level with leading academic researchers, reading for a PhD at Queen Mary will involve you in the wider intellectual community of the Department. Of particular note is the long-running Queen Mary Research Seminar, a fortnightly event that is convened and chaired by doctoral students and hosts speakers from Queen Mary, as well as from UK and international universities. In addition, members of the Department organise and participate in a host of reading groups and seminars both in the College and across London. For further information about postgraduate life in the Department of English, visit our   Graduate Life at Queen Mary   pages; find out about   seminars and reading groups   in the Research area of our website.

All those studying full-time for a PhD will be expected to submit within four years. Recent PhD graduates in English from Queen Mary have successfully entered a variety of employment areas, and many now have prestigious posts at universities in the UK and overseas.

For details of how to apply to become a PhD student in the Department please see our section on   Applying to Queen Mary .For guidance on completing your Research Proposal and gathering references, see our   Making an Application   page.

Queen Mary Law School is a research oriented institution whose foundation is based on legal learning while achieving perfection. We possess a faculty of qualified and academically proficient law professors who are focused towards upbringing of future lawyers in the country.

Our law graduates are awarded the degree from ‘University of London’ which itself is a name that suffices the need of association with prestige and honor. We are committed to provide the dignified law school ambiance and promote a culture that combines expert learning and research with traditional and modern law studies. We have a planned approach towards amalgamating the traditional teaching methodology with practical learning through classes, mock case handling, apprenticeships and availing all necessary elements that can refine the law studies.

Scholars at Queen Mary Law School will use critical thinking, decision making = and research as their teaching tools and are fully supported in all curricular and extracurricular activities.

We envision to be the best law school in the country training legal professionals from diverse backgrounds to create a legal workforce ready to serve the industry legally in its entirety.

Our mission is to build a culturally diverse and exquisitely inclusive environment, where students and staff fl ourish and are research focused while being result oriented as well.

We intend to reach the full potential together as an institution with pride & dignity to be the part of the world’s leading law institution.

Our teachers, scholars, professors and law associates are the essence of our institution.

We have hired the teaching and coaching services from the top notch professionals from related disciplines and believe that students can gain exquisite knowledge about law, justice and concept building.

Our faculty is devoted and passionate towards achieving our mission and vision and have high hopes for students.

First of all, welcome onto the new LL.B Degree Course run in association with the University of London.

If you are a new student at this University then you are especially welcome and I am confident that you will rapidly settle in here and find that the resources, facilities and support available to you are amongst the best to be found. I’m really pleased to be able to say ‘well done’ and ‘congratulations’ with regard to your academic achievements to date.

To have reached this stage of beginning this course means that you have already achieved considerable academic success and have gone through our rigorous selection process to be selected for the course.

What I and my colleagues expect from you is commitment, hard-work, dedication and, above all, total professionalism in your attitude and behavior.

In return we will give you a course and an environment which we believe to be, if not the best in the country, then as good as any other LL.B provider anywhere. That means attending every lecture; every seminar; every workshop. It means doing all of the reading and preparation work set. It means always being punctual and always willing and able to contribute. It means being the best you can be.

The world of Law is a tough, competitive world; hugely challenging and highly rewarding. And if you want to make your mark you will need to give 100%. We will insist on it; the profession will insist on it. Give us that 100% and you will succeed.

I look forward to talking to or meeting each of you over the course of the term and sincerely wish you the very best in your studies and your careers.

Kindest regards, Dr. Malcolm Edwards Principal  

The law regulates our daily affairs. In a complex world it organizes the relations of people, companies, and nations. The wise legal counselor knows that the rule of law is not a settled and certain thing. There are better and worse ways of arranging human affairs lawfully. 

I am honored to being serving as vice president of Queen Mary Law School. You will find here an exceptional faculty and staff committed to your success. We will provide you with generous, personal, and attentive service. And you will on graduation join an extraordinary community of alumni and have international University’s pathway before you, advancing to great legal careers in virtually every field of endeavor. I speak for the entire council when I say we are excited to support our student groups, advocacy, and social life during your time here. 

Welcome to Queen Mary Law School. We look forward to serve you and can’t wait for what’s ahead!

Ikyan Shah Vice President at Queen Mary Law School

As the chief consultant of the Advisory Board, this is my fi rst opportunity to write to all of you who have generously donated your time, talent and treasure to support QMLS.

On behalf of the College and the Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your support.

Your contribution shall help the school achieve its remarkable goals for next year. Your continued support will help QMLS achieve even greater goals in the coming years.

QMLS being strategically focused towards academic excellence under the devoted leadership entails three pillars: student experience, discovery and academic innovation. These initiatives are based on the solid core of the college, de fi ned by excellent faculty and staff who are committed to providing students with a great learning experience. World-renowned research materials; international courses designed to prepare professionals for the knowledge based economies.

The Board, along with many of you, supports all these programs and initiatives that help educate and graduate outstanding lawyers. New students have much to look forward to, but we invite them to be part of this dynamic learning and development center and continue to make a profound and meaningful impact across law enforcement and our society at large.

As QMLS Chief Consultant, I keep in mind the time and effort my fellow board members invest in the university. As advisors to the executive board, our role is to provide information and perspectives on how laws apply today and how they may apply in the future, and to support the learning of law school students. As scholars and friends at QMLS, we can be proud of this initiative and the support we have all given individually and collectively to make this dream a reality.

Read this book of sharing and get inspired by what we have prepared for your upcoming QMLS journey.

Thank you for being a part of this effort and we look forward to continuing this journey with you.

Professor Dr Aman Ullah Malik Consultant Solicitor of England & Wales Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Punjab LLB., LLM., PhD London

UK study finds lack of compliance with consumer law guidance on fertility clinic websites

E arlier this year, revelations surfaced indicating that women who freeze their eggs are being misled by some U.K. clinics about their chances of having a baby. Now a recent investigation from Queen Mary University of London, sheds light on the disparities in information provision regarding Time-lapse Imaging (TLI) on U.K. fertility clinic websites.

Published in Human Fertility , the study , led by Dr. Manuela Perrotta of Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management, scrutinized 106 fertility clinic websites to evaluate the clarity, accuracy, and quality of information pertaining to TLI.

The findings reveal significant discrepancies:

• Misrepresentation of Costs: While 67% of the clinics claimed to offer TLI, the study found disparities in cost disclosure. Approximately 29.6% of websites omitted pricing entirely, while others ranged from £300 to £850, with 35.8% disclosing costs.
• Questionable Claims: Despite current evidence assessments showing no difference, a staggering 90.1% of the websites made claims or implied TLI's superiority in improving clinical outcomes through enhanced embryo selection.
• Lack of Regulatory Information: Alarmingly, almost half (47.9%) of the websites failed to mention or provide links to the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) rating system, vital for patients' decision-making process.

Dr. Manuela Perrotta emphasized the critical importance of providing patients with clear, accurate, and transparent information. "In a sector where patients bear significant financial responsibilities, ensuring they can make fully informed decisions about fertility treatment is imperative," she stated.

In the era of rapidly advancing fertility treatments, ensuring patients receive accurate and transparent information is paramount. The study underscores the pressing need for greater transparency and accountability within the fertility industry.

As fertility clinic websites serve as the primary source of information for patients, the findings raise concerns about the reliability and accuracy of the information presented.

More information: Manuela Perrotta et al, Analysing adherence to guidelines for time-lapse imaging information on UK fertility clinic websites, Human Fertility (2024). DOI: 10.1080/14647273.2024.2346595

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Queen Mary University of London study reveals a lack of compliance with consumer law guidance on fertility clinic websites

Earlier this year, revelations surfaced indicating that women who freeze their eggs are being misled by some UK clinics about their chances of having a baby. Now a recent investigation from Queen Mary University of London, sheds light on the disparities in information provision regarding Time-lapse Imaging (TLI) on UK fertility clinic websites.

Time-lapse imaging in IVF captures continuous embryo development without disturbance, aiding in the selection of high-quality embryos for implantation based on key developmental criteria.

Published in the esteemed journal Human Fertility , the study led by Dr Manuela Perrotta of Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management scrutinised 106 fertility clinic websites to evaluate the clarity, accuracy, and quality of information pertaining to TLI.

The findings reveal significant discrepancies:

• Misrepresentation of Costs: While 67% of the clinics claimed to offer TLI, the study found disparities in cost disclosure. Approximately 29.6% of websites omitted pricing entirely, while others ranged from £300 to £850, with 35.8% disclosing costs.
• Questionable Claims: Despite current evidence assessments showing no difference, a staggering 90.1% of the websites made claims or implied TLI's superiority in improving clinical outcomes through enhanced embryo selection.
• Lack of Regulatory Information: Alarmingly, almost half (47.9%) of the websites failed to mention or provide links to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) rating system, vital for patients' decision-making process.

Dr Manuela Perrotta emphasised the critical importance of providing patients with clear, accurate, and transparent information. "In a sector where patients bear significant financial responsibilities, ensuring they can make fully informed decisions about fertility treatment is imperative," she stated.

In the era of rapidly advancing fertility treatments, ensuring patients receive accurate and transparent information is paramount. The study underscores the pressing need for greater transparency and accountability within the fertility industry. As fertility clinic websites serve as the primary source of information for patients, the findings raise concerns about the reliability and accuracy of the information presented.

Read the newly published study ‘Analysing Adherence to Guidelines for Time-Lapse Imaging Information on UK Fertility Clinic Websites’ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14647273.2024.2346595

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