MRes Law

This programme provides you with an excellent preparation for further research in Law, serving as a qualification in its own right and a platform for PhD study.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• There is a strong emphasis on research training, in order to help you develop generic research knowledge and skills.
• You will be introduced to legal research methodologies, the ethics of legal research, key traditions of legal inquiry and basic concepts of legal thought.
• You will benefit from our excellent facilities including the dedicated School of Law library; our main University library also contains our extensive collection of legal materials and official publications and is a European Documentation Centre.
• We have a very vibrant mooting programme and a dedicated Moot Courtroom. We have an outstanding record of success and you can participate in internal, national and international mooting competitions.
• We organise a series of lectures featuring talks from highly successful judges and lawyers.

CAREER PROSPECTS

This programme provides an excellent foundation for an academic career in this field.