Law Birkbeck, University of London

Overview

The unifying themes of our research are social and legal theory and interdisciplinary study. Accordingly, Birkbeck, University of London welcomes applications both from lawyers and non-lawyers who wish to undertake research within the broad range of substantive areas of national, European and international law. 

Birkbeck, University of London also offers financial assistance for conference attendance, comprehensive independent monitoring of each student's yearly progress, and postgraduate student representation on our board. Ours is a vibrant community of researchers that organises a series of workshops, reading groups and a work-in-progress group, as well as frequent social events. 

Concentrating on a number of clearly defined research areas in which our expertise is internationally recognised, we aim to: 

• specialise in distinctive and innovative research 
• establish and foster critical and multidisciplinary scholarships, by building links with other disciplines and by introducing the scholarly values and methods of the humanities and social sciences into the discipline of Law 
• promote a culture of joint research, publications and other forms of collaboration among our staff 
• pursue a programme of national and international links.