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The Cambridge Law Faculty offers a world-renowned, internationally-respected LLM (Master of Law) programme. The nine-month taught course offers highly-qualified and intellectually-outstanding students the opportunity to pursue their legal studies at an advanced level in a challenging and supportive environment. The programme has rich historical traditions and attracts students of the highest calibre from both common law and civil law jurisdictions. It is intended for those wishing to pursue further legal studies after completing their first degree in law, including both recent graduates considering an academic career or intending to practise law as well as those taking a career break and seeking to broaden their intellectual horizons. The programme runs full time from October to June, and is taught by Cambridge academics, many with highly regarded international reputations. Studying for the Cambridge LLM is an enriching, stimulating and demanding experience. Students often surprise themselves with what they can achieve. The following pages provide prospective applicants with a brief guide to the Cambridge LLM and its admissions processes. We hope it contains the information you need as you consider whether to apply.

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• BBC v Wireless League Magazine [1926] Ch. 433
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• Express Newspapers v Liverpool Daily Post [1985] 3 All ER 680
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• Lawrence & Bullen Ltd v Aflalo [1902] 1 Ch. 264; [1903] 1 Ch. 318; [1904] A.C 17
• Leahy, Kelly and Leahy v Glover [1893] 10 RPC 141
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Oliver butler :  information law in an era of public services commissioning: the implications for privacy, confidentiality and data protection, yin harn lee : copyright issues surrounding videogame modifications..

Yin Harn Lee completed her undergraduate education at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, obtaining an LL.B. (Hons) (with Distinction). She was admitted to the Bar as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in the following year, and worked as a research assistant and a tutor at the University of Malaya before graduating from the University of Cambridge with an LL.M. Her thesis related to questions of copyright in video-games and the implications for user-generated "Mods". Yin Harn is now a lecturer at the University of Sheffield

Julia Powles : The Inventive Concept and the Structure of Patent Law.

Julia’s research focussed on the role of the ‘inventive concept’ in construing inventions and determining patent scope in the United Kingdom, with comparative reference to the European patent system. Her studies were supported by a Cambridge Poynton Australia Scholarship. Julia has first class honours degrees in law and science from the University of Western Australia and the Australian National University, as well as a Bachelor of Civil Law (master’s degree) from the University of Oxford. She has clerked in the Federal Court of Australia and the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal and practised in the information technology and intellectual property department of Minter Ellison in Sydney, while also lecturing at the University of New South Wales. Before commencing her PhD, Julia worked in the Office of the Director General at the World Intellectual Property Organization, where her work covered all aspects of intellectual property. Julia is now a researcher at Cornell Tech.

Nigel Stone:  An Empirical Analysis of the Fairness and Certainty of US and European Software Patentability

Sharon Le Gall : Reclaiming Collective Knowledge

Sharon's research explored  the ways in which issues of intellectual property, cultural property, and cultural and national identity converge in the discourse surrounding the protection of traditional knowledge. The steel pan, which is a musical instrument invented in Trinidad circa 1930 (and declared the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago), provided the focal point of the research, with references made to the developments regarding the protection of traditional knowledge associated with the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. The thesis also developed a theoretical framework for defining traditional knowledge and the collective knowledge associated with the invention and development of the steel pan. Any definition in relation to the steel pan must transcend its technical features and encompass its symbolism as a form of cultural and national identity. Features of a national regime of protection for the collective knowledge associated with the steel pan were also proposed as well as ways in which international protection may be achieved via WIPO's initiatives to develop international protection measures for traditional knowledge. Sharon now teaches at the University of the West Indies. Her PhD was converted into a book.

Chikosa Banda: Patents and Promotion of Biomedical Research into Diseases Prevalent in Developing Countries

Chikosa Banda's research for his PhD with the Centre was supported by a Wellcome Trust Studentship and was an examination of  the efficacy of intellectual property rights as a policy mechanism to accelerate medical research on neglected diseases. Malawi (Chikosa’s country of origin) provided a case study for the research. He was jointly supervised by Professor Bently and Dr Liddell.Chikosa has a background that prepared him well for this research. He worked as an Assistant Lecturer in Law in the University of Malawi: Chancellor College, and was appointed to Malawi National Experts Working Group on Access and Benefit Sharing under the Southern African Development Community Biodiversity Support Programme. With Robert Lewis-Lettington, he wrote “A Survey of Policy and Practice on the Use of Access to Medicines –TRIPS Related Flexibilities in Malawi, DFID Health Systems Resource Centre”.The research funding essential to such a project was provided by the Wellcome Trust’s scheme for research on the Ethics of Biomedical Research in Developing Countries. This enabled Chikosa to be based both in Malawi and the UK, and to visit Switzerland and other countries central to the debates. During his time in Cambridge Chikosa was awarded the status of an Honorary Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholar.

Elena Cooper : The Relationship between Art and Law in the History of Photographic Copyright 1850-1911

Elena's research examined the history of artistic copyright law.

Patrick Masiyakurima : The Justifications for Protecting Unpublished Works by Copyright Law

Patrick’s thesis considered the topic of copyright in unpublished works from historical, legal and normative perspectives and it was provoked by criticisms of the strength of protection that is conferred on unpublished works. The thesis raised several key arguments.

• The jurisdictional bases for restraining unauthorised first publication evolved from protecting the manuscript as a chattel to property rights in unpublished expressions and later to breach of confidence and breach of an implied contract not to publish.
• Common law copyright protection was abrogated in 1911 owing to the 1908 Revision of the Berne Convention, dissatisfaction with domestic copyright laws and problems with imperial copyright.
• The unpublished status of a work retains considerable significance in contemporary British copyright law especially in the areas of the exceptions to copyright infringement, the term of copyright protection, the extent of copyright protection and the remedies for copyright infringement.
• Copyright in unpublished works is justified because it would be too costly to differentiate “published” from “unpublished works”. Distinguishing published from unpublished works is especially difficult given the numerous problems surrounding publication on the Internet. Therefore, in general, the protection available to “published” and “unpublished” works ought to be the same
• The range of materials and interests that are encompassed by legal protection of unpublished works suggests that some unpublished works could be protected by the action for breach of confidence, the right to privacy, and the moral right of divulgation.

It was also argued that where appropriate, legal protection of unpublished works ought to be balanced with countervailing public interests including freedom of expression. The appropriate balance between copyright in unpublished works and the public interest can be achieved by interpreting the exceptions to copyright infringement purposively. It is hoped that aspects of the thesis will be published as a series of research articles or a monograph. Patrick’s research was very generously funded by the University of Cambridge through a Domestic Research Scholarship. Patrick is a lecturer in law at the University of Aberdeen.

Sun Thathong: Searching for Harmony in an Age of Fragmentation: A Critical Reappraisal of the Protection of Traditional Knowledge under International Law

Sun was an Cambridge Overseas Trust Scholar and a recipient of the Underwood Scholarship from Trinity Hall. His research explores the protection of traditional knowledge under international law, focusing on the interaction among four relevant international legal regimes, namely international intellectual property law, international environmental law, international cultural heritage law and international human rights law. It scrutinises the fragmentation of international law in this field, looking particularly at the diverse ways “traditional knowledge” is being conceptualised under different regimes and the effects this may have on the protection of traditional knowledge under international law as a whole. Sun holds an LL.B. from Durham University and an LL.M. (International Law) from the University of Cambridge. Before commencing his PhD, he worked as a Second Secretary at the Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand, where he was part of the legal team giving international legal advice to the Royal Thai Government on issues relating to crime prevention and criminal justice.

Petroula Vantsiouri : A Comparative Stand Towards the Intended and Unintended Consequences of Anticircumvention Regulation and Technological Protection Measures in the European Union and in the United States

Petroula's research interests lie in intellectual property law and information law. Her doctoral thesis takes a comparative stand towards the intended and unintended consequences of anticircumvention regulation in the European Union and in the United States, as they are applied in different sectors, namely broadcasting, software and other copyright works. She holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School, a Postgraduate Specialization Diploma and a law degree from the University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Petroula has also worked as a practicing lawyer, a trainee for the Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market and as a research assistant. She is a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association (US) as well as of the Thessaloniki Bar Association (Greece).

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Prospective phd in politics and international studies.

The application and funding portal for October 2025 entry is now Open. The application deadline for this course and consideration for funding is 3rd December 2024.

Our PhD in Politics and International Studies is structured as a three-year programme. With the expectation that PhD students will submit a full draft of their thesis at the end of the third year or soon after.

This is a research degree and is completed through the submission of a thesis of up to 80,000 words. As a full-time programme, it is completed in a period of between three and four years – that is between nine and twelve university terms. 

The First Year

The first year of the PhD is spent in Cambridge, with two major activities: firstly, developing a research topic with the guidance of a supervisor and secondly, training in research methods.

The development of the topic often involves extensive reading into relevant literature, the discovery of relevant information sources (such as archives or databases), and formulating plans for primary research, such as through making plans for fieldwork. This is done in combination with your primary supervisor, who discusses your progress and reviews your written work, usually fortnightly. You are also appointed a second supervisor who can be drawn upon for additional advice.

The first year culminates in the production of a report, which serves as the basis for the registration exercise at the end of the year. This registration exercise is required to move on to official registration for the PhD degree and is conducted through a meeting with your second supervisor and an independent assessor. Its purpose is to ensure that your research project is viable, that an appropriate methodology is applied and that relevant literature is drawn upon.

The second major focus of the first year is research training. There is a weekly seminar on the methodological and philosophical questions that underpin research in the contemporary social sciences, which all first-year PhD students attend. Alongside this, PhD students choose two further courses to attend from a range of options, such as statistics, qualitative methods and languages.

As the induction process and training courses start at the beginning of October, entry to the PhD programme must also begin then. We cannot therefore accept applications to begin at other points during the academic year.

The Second and Third Years

The content of the second and third years varies considerably depending on the type of research being conducted. Many students spend a considerable portion of the second year of their PhD out of Cambridge on fieldwork, while others are resident throughout. To assist you in the development of your research, we schedule an annual meeting with your primary and secondary supervisor, for which you produce a report for discussion.

In the second year and onwards, many of our PhD students contribute to the Department's teaching programme, principally in small-group teaching of undergraduates (supervisions).

There is also the opportunity to deliver a lecture if your research interests align with the taught courses. There is no obligation to be involved in this, but many of our PhD students consider this valuable experience, particularly for those considering academic careers.

Dissertations are assessed through an oral examination with two senior academics, of whom at least one must be external.

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Full-time candidates on the course are expected to devote themselves fully to their studies . Full-time students must spend at least three terms resident in Cambridge.  Part-time students are required to attend Cambridge and undergo formal supervision with their supervisor at a frequency agreed upon between the supervisor and student and determined by the nature of the research project. Generally, we would expect part-time students to be resident in Cambridge for around 45 days per year, spread throughout the year, for supervision and training.

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"POLIS’ unparalleled array and quality of resources have remained crucial to my growth as a researcher. Diligent research experts like my supervisor and advisor have guided me through fine tuning my academic voice, acquainting myself with my ontological outlook, and even confronting some of my political inclinations. The depth and rigor of the PhD modules around methodology and professional development have rooted my thesis design and helped me envision longer term applications for my work. Above all, navigating this PhD with my POLIS peers, alumni, faculty, and staff has fashioned an intellectual home for me, contributed to my confidence, and steadied my sense of belonging at Cambridge. Whether it’s forging through top tier research conferences, teasing out field studies in foreign countries, or navigating everyday challenges like illness or impostor syndrome, I can always count on a member of the POLIS community to see me, hear me, and stand with me. And that has almost always been the determining factor in my success."

Abii-Tah Bih -  PhD Student POLIS  (April 2022)

"A PhD at POLIS has been a fantastic choice. Graduate students have the opportunity to be connected to faculty researching across a wide range of issues and approaches. There are many opportunities to broaden intellectual horizons by attending workshops or talks, and I encourage anyone considering applying to do so!"

Say Jye Quah -  PhD Student POLIS- 2022

“A wonderful place to carry out independent research, POLIS paves the way for serendipitous and life-changing opportunities, within and beyond the world of academia. The PhD community is truly phenomenal, filled with passionate and driven students who bring a diverse range of perspectives and approaches to their study. I have found POLIS to be a rewarding research environment and have been privileged to find much support and inspiration from my peers and academic staff. “ 

Elizabeth Paradis - 2022

"Coming to the programme with a different intellectual background, I was immediately made to feel at home at POLIS by the sheer diversity of research carried out and the varied kinds of approaches people bring to the PhD programme. The openness and friendly support, the in-depth and challenging discussions, as well as the encouraging process of developing your own project in constructive exchange and collaboration with other PhD students make the programme an intellectually stimulating and deeply enriching experience."

Carl Pierer PhD Student POLIS  2021

"The structure of the PhD course, amazing staff, the events and workshops organised by the different centres at POLIS all provide a fertile ground for one to thrive. The diversity of research topics means you are always learning something different from your colleagues. I am grateful to be part of the POLIS family."

Edward Murambwa, PhD Student POLIS  - 2019

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Corporate law - mcl.

The MCL is an academically rigorous master's programme taught by the Cambridge Law Faculty's team of corporate lawyers, widely recognised as one of the strongest in the corporate law field.  The MCL offers students the opportunity to engage in a detailed study of the legal and regulatory framework within which companies are governed and financed.  In so doing it combines practical insights with an academic approach.  The MCL, therefore, constitutes an ideal graduate programme both for those intending to enter or progress within corporate practice and for those who are planning a career in academia.

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The LLM is a nine-month taught master’s degree with a potential dissertation element of 25 per cent.  It offers highly qualified and academically outstanding students the opportunity to pursue their legal studies at an advanced level in an intellectually challenging and supportive environment.  The Cambridge programme has rich historical traditions and attracts common law and civil law students of the highest calibre from approximately 50 jurisdictions.  It is intended for those wishing to pursue further legal studies after completing their first degree in law.  Applicants include both recent graduates considering an academic career or intending to practise law and those already in practice seeking to broaden their intellectual horizons. 

The PhD in Law may be awarded after three to four years of full-time study or five to seven years of part-time study (including a probationary period) of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words exclusive of bibliography, table of contents, and any other preliminary matter. Students are appointed a principal Supervisor by the Faculty's Degree Committee as well as an academic advisor to act as a source of advice on matters relating to a student's research and research environment. If the project is interdisciplinary, a second Supervisor may be appointed. The first year of study requires that students attend, in term-time only, the research training classes provided by the Faculty's Research Training and Development Programme.  

Law - MLitt

The MLitt degree may be awarded after two years of supervised independent research (or a proportionally longer period if undertaken on a part-time basis) and following examination of a thesis not exceeding 60,000 words inclusive of footnotes but exclusive of appendices, bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter. Candidates for the MLitt are registered in the first instance for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study in Legal Studies which provides training in legal research and must attend, during term-time only, the weekly classes provided by the Faculty's Research Training and Development Programme that offer instruction on research techniques and advice on matters such as getting work published and obtaining academic jobs.

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Harvard Law School and University of Cambridge J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree Program

The Harvard Law School and  University of Cambridge  J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree Program enables Harvard J.D. candidates to earn a Cambridge LL.M. and a Harvard J.D. in a total of 3.5 years.

Students selected for the program spend their 3L year in Cambridge and are eligible to receive the Cambridge LL.M. at the end of the year upon successfully completing all LL.M. degree requirements. Students also simultaneously receive a semester’s credit toward their HLS J.D. This means that with one additional semester back at Harvard after their Cambridge study (i.e., a total of 3.5 academic years), they will have earned both a Harvard J.D. and a Cambridge LL.M. The HLS students are the only LL.M. students at Cambridge who are not required to have a J.D. or equivalent degree prior to enrollment.

Roadmap:  Lorea Mendiguren, Cambridge LL.M. ’23, J.D. ’24

Through her courses at HLS, the HLS-University of Cambridge JD/LL.M. Joint Degree Program, and her work experience, Lorea examined several areas of international and comparative law, including dispute resolution and international trade, emerging with a focus on data protection and privacy.

The University of Cambridge is renowned for the distinguished members of its faculty, many of whom are noted experts in their particular fields. Cambridge is also home to a number of research centers, such as the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, which offer lecture series and other activities to augment studies.

Many HLS students who read for their Cambridge LL.M. appreciate the different approach to learning law and value the opportunity to conduct independent research around their particular areas of interest. The program can provide especially helpful training for those thinking about pursuing more in-depth academic work. The HLS-Cambridge J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree Program also benefits students interested in learning about British or European law with an eye to practicing in Europe or for a transatlantic firm.

Up to six Harvard 2Ls are selected annually to spend their 3L year reading for the LL.M. degree in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The admissions process begins with an application through HLS in January of the candidate’s 2L year and ends with a decision by Cambridge in early spring for matriculation at Cambridge the following fall.

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Tor Krever ’12, a graduate of the joint degree program, is now teaching at Cambridge

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Harvard University awards degrees three times annually — in March, May, and November. All Harvard University schools are required to follow this calendar. Students who are scheduled to complete their final HLS semester in the fall can expect to receive their degrees in March. The only degree ceremony is in May, and March degree recipients are welcome to attend the ceremony in the May following the completion of their degrees.

J.D./LL.M. alumni have reported that the extra time has, in many cases, been beneficial to their careers. Students have used that time to study for the bar, undertake a clerkship, engage in a fellowship or research, or travel. Several students utilized the additional time to study and sit for the California bar in addition to the New York bar; another completed a clerkship with the South African Constitutional Court.

HLS students tend to report that the LL.M., and the attendant realignment of their employment, is either an asset or not a factor in obtaining employment. Many employers appreciate the student’s extra academic training as well as the fact that they have gained an additional summer’s worth of work experience. They have not reported encountering any problems in lining up employment even though they completed their work at HLS in December rather than in May. Students who were placed within the same cohort as their original class report a steeper, though rewarding, learning curve.

Students who are considering how the HLS-Cambridge J.D./LL.M. Joint Degree Program might fit in with a job search can contact either an  OCS Adviser  or  OPIA Adviser .  

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For questions about the program, please contact Sara Zucker, Director of International Legal Studies, at  [email protected] , or Andre Barbic, International Legal Studies Program Officer, at  [email protected] .

For questions about financial aid, please contact Henry Rea, Associate Director of Financial Aid, at  [email protected] .

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Learning outcomes, degree requirements, special requirements.

This program is offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences/Law, Crime and Social Justice Department . It is available in person at Webster University Tashkent.

The Bachelor of Laws in International Law is designed to help graduates enter the legal profession outside of the United States. We offer a solid, broad-based education including legal specialty courses. Students will learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of the law as they gain knowledge and an understanding of the ethical framework in which legal professionals function.

Note: This degree is not approved by the American Bar Association. 

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Acquire knowledge, understanding and application of fundamental legal concepts and principles;
• Evaluate the foundations of the international legal environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge of primary legal holdings within the field of international law;
• Differentiate legalities between national law systems and structures;
• Describe and critically evaluate key substantive and procedural concepts in public and private law;
• Apply relevant law to real cases and offer reasoned opinions supported by the legal ecosystem; and
• Demonstrate transferable skills in legal research, writing, problem-solving and communication.

For information on the general requirements for a degree, see Baccalaureate Degree Requirements  under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

• 45 required credit hours
• 30 Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours
• 45 Electives
• INTL 2030 International Law (3 hours)
• LEGL 2400 Introduction to Law (3 hours)
• LEGL 3000 Legal Ethics (3 hours)
• MNGT 3320 Business Law: International (3 hours)
• LEGL 3490 Civil Procedure Law (3 hours)
• LEGL 4340 International and Comparative Employment Law (3 hours)
• LEGL 4460 Methods of Legal Research and Writing I (3 hours)
• LEGL 4604 International Jurisprudence and Law (3 hours)
• LEGL 4810 Tort Law Practice (3 hours)
• LEGL 4820 Contract Law Practice (3 hours)
• LEGL 4830 Property Law Practice (3 hours)
• LEGL 4920 Global Business Law and Regulation (3 hours)

And three (3) of the following:

• LEGL 2080 Topics in Law (3 hours)
• LEGL 4330 Corporate Governance (3 hours)
• LEGL 4310 Commercial Arbitration (3 hours)
• LEGL 4320 Comparative Banking and Finance Law (3 hours)
• LEGL 4800 Advanced Topics in Law (3 hours)

Courses completed with a grade below a C- do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major.  

Transfer Policy : Transfer students may apply up to 15 credit hours of approved international law coursework from other colleges/universities. A student may obtain advanced standing for legal specialty courses through the transfer of credits from other academic institutions if that program is in substantial compliance, regionally accredited, approved by an appropriate legal authority, and otherwise meets the standards established by Webster University. In the case of transfer credit, the program director reviews student transcripts and a course description from the institution which awarded the credits and makes a determination as to 1) whether the institution which awarded the credits is accredited at a level substantially equivalent to Webster University; 2) whether the credits were awarded as part of a program substantially the equivalent to the Webster University's International Law Program; 3) whether the specific course appears to cover substantially the same material, including practical assignments; and 4) whether the specific course involves the same number of semester hours as the equivalent course at Webster University. In the event the program director is satisfied, an acceptance/transfer of credits is appropriate under these criteria, the program director generates a course substitution form indicating the source of the credits and the legal specialty course for which it should be accepted as credit and the reason for that recommendation. The award of legal specialty credits through examination or portfolio is not accepted. 

See the   Admission   section of this catalog for general admission requirements. Students interested in applying must submit their application online at   www.webster.edu/apply . Transcripts should be sent from your institution electronically to   [email protected] . If this service is not available, send transcripts to:

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• Completed secondary education: graduate a lyceum, school or college (specialized high school in Uzbekistan) with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Demonstrate English proficiency at a level equal to or higher than IELTS 5.5 (ESL-contingent).
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It is essential that you think realistically about your funding before embarking on a research degree. Full-time research is demanding and time-consuming: to try to do that work whilst subject to worries regarding your financial situation is very difficult, and under no circumstances will the University accept the need to earn money as a valid reason for failure to complete your research on time.

You must also bear in mind that the University's regulations prohibit research students from undertaking any non-academic-related employment during their course, and strictly limit the amount of paid academic-related employment that research students are permitted to undertake during their course: no more than ten hours a week, and then only with the permission of their research supervisor and college tutor. Overseas applicants should note that this limit may be lower than the limit on paid employment permitted by your visa. Applicants who have funding from a grant should also be careful to ensure that they comply with any conditions from their funder regarding paid employment: for example, some permit no more than six hours of paid work per week.

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There are many funding opportunities at Cambridge from a wide variety of sources including the Cambridge Trust, Gates Cambridge, Colleges, Departments, Research Councils (Prospective PhD students in Law are eligible to apply for an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Studentship and/or an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Studentship) and central University funds.

The most comprehensive information about such funding can be found on the Postgraduate Admissions website which provides detailed information about the University-wide funding competitions to which you can apply by completing the funding section of the Application Form (via the Postgraduate Applicant Portal). You should take a look at the really useful Postgraduate Funding search tool which allows you to search for funding you are eligible for according to what course you are applying to and your fee status. You should also consult the websites of individual Colleges.

In addition to the central funding awards, the Faculty of Law is pleased to be able to offer the following awards that provide either full or partial funding. Details are provided below.

Maitland Studentship in Legal History

The Managers of the F.W. Maitland Memorial Fund are able to offer one Studentship, tenable from 1 October 2024, for students undertaking doctoral research in legal history at the University of Cambridge. Studentships are tenable in the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of History, or the Faculty of English.

The Studentship is for PhD research only; applications will not be accepted from those applying to commence an MPhil. in October 2024. The Studentship is tenable for up to three years. Applications will be accepted from those who commenced their PhD course before October 2024; in such cases tenure of the Studentship will be limited to the period for which University fees remain chargeable.

Continued tenure of the Studentship will be subject to satisfactory academic progress, and to the meeting of any other conditions set by the University for continuation of study. In making decisions on the award or continuation of studentships, the Managers will take into account funding available from other sources. Preference may be given to applicants who hold, or will hold by the commencement of the Studentship, a relevant master’s degree.

The maximum annual value of the Studentship will be a sum equivalent to the total of the University of Cambridge’s minimum maintenance requirement for PhD students (which for the academic year 2024-25 is £18,625) plus PhD fees at either the home or overseas rate, as applicable (the home rate for 2024-25 is £9,858, and the overseas rate £29,826).

Candidates wishing to be considered for the Studentship should apply for admission as a postgraduate student by the relevant funding deadline for the PhD in Law, History or English as set out in the Course Directory and should also complete the studentship application form and send it directly to Mrs Alison Hirst, University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law, 10 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DZ or by email to [email protected] by 5 February 2024.

John Hall PhD Studentship

The Faculty of Law is offering one studentship for a new PhD student commencing full-time doctoral research in 2022/23. The studentship is available to home and overseas students, and is renewable for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory academic progress.

The value of a studentship will be £10,000 per annum and may be used by the student to contribute towards the University Composition Fee or to contribute towards maintenance costs. Candidates wishing to be considered for this studentship should apply for admission to the PhD by the PhD course closing date of 2 December 2021 and return a completed studentship application form to [email protected] by the studentship application closing date of 31 March 2022 .

Wright Rogers Law Scholarships

There will be an election to two Wright Rogers Law Scholarships in August 2024. Candidates for the Scholarships must have successfully completed a course of study qualifying them for a degree in any university or similar institution in the United Kingdom and have spent at least one year in the study of law. If elected, a Scholar will be required to carry out study or research relating to the Laws of England under the direction of the Electors. The tenure of a Scholarship will be for one year from 1 October 2024 in the first instance, but a Scholar may be eligible for re-election for a further two years. A Scholar must already be or must become a member of the University.

The annual value of each Scholarship will be at least £3,000 and will be determined by the Electors of the Wright Rogers Scholarship Fund after taking into account any other financial resources that may be available to the Scholar. Applications for a Scholarship should include a Curriculum Vitae, details of proposed course of study at Cambridge, a statement of funding secured to date towards the proposed course of study and/or details of any applications for funding that are pending. Completed applications should be sent by email to Mrs Alison Hirst, Faculty of Law ( [email protected] ) by not later than 1 July 2024. Candidates must also arrange for two persons each to send a reference to Mrs Hirst so as to arrive by the same date.

Arnold McNair Scholarship in International Law

The Arnold McNair Scholarship Fund supports a one-year Arnold McNair Scholarship in the area of international law. The Scholarship is open to any member of the University of Cambridge who has kept at least eight terms and who is a candidate for, or has been classed in, Part II of the Law Tripos. A letter of application, together with a statement of the nature of the further study or research that the applicant proposes to undertake, a statement of funding secured to date and/or details of any applications for funding that are pending should be sent by email to Mrs Alison Hirst, Faculty of Law ( [email protected] ) by 25 June in any year.

The present value of the scholarship is at least £5000. If the available income of the Fund is sufficient, a second Scholar may be elected.

The Bill Cornish Scholarship in Intellectual Property Law

The Bill Cornish Memorial Fund supports a one-year Bill Cornish Scholarship in the area of intellectual property law. The Scholarship is open to PhD student who is researching an area related to intellectual property.

A letter of application, together with a statement of the nature of the research that the applicant proposes to undertake, a statement of funding secured to date and/or details of any applications for funding that are pending should be sent by email to Mrs Alison Hirst, Faculty of Law ( [email protected] ) by 27 September in any year.

The value of the scholarship will be a minimum of £3,000.

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