| Qualifications |
Duration |
Start dates |
Application period |
PhD
(MPhil also available) |
Full time: 3–4 years
Part time: 6–8 years |
February and October |
April to July
(February start)
November to February (October start) |
Qualifications
PhD (MPhil also available) |
Duration
Full time: 3–4 years
Part time: 6–8 years |
Start dates
February and October |
Application period
April to July (February start)
November to February (October start) |
Research in this area takes place within The Futures of Legal Education and Practice cluster, which draws together over a dozen researchers with interests in the development and future directions of legal education and legal practice. Our research reflects the diverse and evolving nature of legal education and the legal profession in the UK and beyond, and the pioneering and progressive work of its members.
Research topics covered within this cluster include:
- The use of technology such as VR and AI in law
- The role of emotion within legal education
- Clinical legal education
- The wellbeing of practitioners
- Ethical issues involved in all aspects of legal education and practice
We offer high levels of support and research collaboratively with OU colleagues and those from other institutions. Our work aims to have real-world impact and is driven by our commitment to be a leader in innovative online legal education.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Potential supervisors
Fees and funding
| UK fee |
International fee |
| Full time: £4,786 per year |
Full time: £12,146 per year |
| Part time: £2,393 per year |
Part time: £6,073 per year |
Some of our research students are funded via The Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership or the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership; some are funded by University studentships; others are self-funded.
For detailed information about fees and funding, visit Fees and studentships.
To see current funded studentship vacancies across all research areas, see Current studentships.
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