You will attend a research methods and theory course and meet with your supervisor at least once a month throughout your degree.

Each year postgraduate research students get the benefit of feedback and presentation opportunities, skills workshops, as well as a series of 'masterclass' events led by world-leading researchers. These workshops and events support a self critical assessment of research methods and techniques and allow you to learn from others working in your field. In addition, you will be invited to attend research seminars, public lectures and other training opportunities within the Law School and across the University.

On the PhD Programme, you will be encouraged after your first year to attend a research student seminar, and present your work-in-progress papers and participate in critical discussion of theoretical texts. With permission, you may attend some taught modules offered by the school or other departments.

Our research training will help you:

• Evolve into a well-rounded socio-legal scholar, with the skills and experience necessary to gain employment in tertiary education, or in a national or international organisation
• Develop an informed and wide-ranging understanding of the research process
• Gain an understanding of relevant research methods
• Situate socio-legal research within a theoretical framework which draws upon key philosophical approaches to the social sciences
• To frame and refine effective research proposals
• Enhance your study, presentation and writing skills