MPhil in Law

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Top recruiters

Magic Circle Law Firms

Government Legal Departments

Big Four Consulting Firms (Legal Advisory)

International Courts

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$10,370 / year

Overall Cost

$31,430 / year

FAQs

• What are the typical entry requirements?
  
  Applicants usually need a strong first-class or upper-second-class honours degree in law (or equivalent). A Master’s degree is not always required but is common among candidates. Demonstrated research potential and alignment with faculty expertise are essential.
• How is supervision structured during the programme?
  
  Each student is assigned a faculty supervisor who meets with them regularly to discuss progress and provide feedback. Students typically meet their supervisor about nine times per year, with more frequent meetings in the first term.
• What is covered in the legal research methods course?
  
  The legal research course provides training in methodology, exposes students to a wide range of legal scholarship, and helps them approach their own research questions. It consists of seminars in theory, methods, and empirical approaches.
• What are the main components of the course?
  
  The programme comprises two parts: a compulsory legal research methods course during the first two terms, and a research dissertation (between 25,000 and 30,000 words) submitted in the final term.
• What is the duration and nature of the MPhil in Law at Oxford?
  
  The MPhil in Law is a one-year, full-time research master’s degree. It can be taken as a standalone qualification or as preparation for doctoral study (DPhil).