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London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), LSE Law School
LSE PhD Studentships for the MPhil/PhD Law, 2027/28 entry (London School of Economics and Political Science)
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A full-time LSE MPhil/PhD Law research programme offering advanced legal research, academic supervision and specialised training. The 2027/28 intake is scheduled to begin on 27 September 2027.
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- degree completed LLM degree
- degree completed other master's-level qualification
- degree average mark of 70%
- degree equivalent academic standard
- Not open to: degree current master's students without final grades/transcript by end of July and without another master's degree …
Preferences and flexible criteria (4)
- degree LLM or equivalent degree in progress at application deadline
- degree strong alternative evidence of suitability for PhD study when standard entry requirement is not met
- degree required grade obtained by application deadline
- past academic performance, motivation for doctoral study, viability of the research proposal, anticipated con…
Not open to: current master's students who won't have their final grades/transcript by the end of July, unless they already hold another master's degree with the requisite grade
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Law
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- LSE PhD Studentships cover full fees and an annual maintenance stipend of £23,805 (given on the programme page for 2026/27, for reference). They are tenable for four years, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory academic performance, and come with a teaching requirement of approximately 100 hours of classroom teaching. The Law School also offers an annual personal research allowance of £1,000.
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), LSE Law School
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified · Fee required
- Application fee
- Fee required
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
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How to apply
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- Before applying, review LSE Law staff research interests and identify suitable supervisors; LSE recommends this to assess research fit. Optional Open this official step
- Prepare an outline research proposal covering the research area, specific questions, original contribution, research materials and where to find them, methods or analytical framework, and fit with LSE Law. In the proposal, name two preferred supervisors and one reserve from the current academic staff. Required Open this official step
- Ask your two chosen referees in advance to confirm they are willing and available to write for you, and ask them to look out for LSE's email. Required
- Create an account in LSE's online application system using your email address; use the same address for your application and enquiries. Required Open this official step
- Complete the online application, upload all required supporting documents, and nominate two referees through the application system. The application will not be processed until all required documents, including both referees' references, have been received. Required
- Submit the complete application through the online application system by the deadline. You may submit only once in the application cycle, so check that all information and materials are included before submitting. Required
- If you need to make changes after submitting, request them through the Graduate Applicant Portal. Optional
- Deadline
- 3 December 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- LSE PhD Studentships have a teaching requirement of approximately 100 hours over the PhD studies. Applicants still completing a master's degree may receive conditional offers subject to achieving the required grade.
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