Overview
Getting a PhD in Law is a unique guide to obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of Law in the UK. While there is a wide range of study guides for PhD students in the social sciences and other science-based disciplines, there is very little information available on the process of obtaining a PhD in law. Research degrees in law share some attributes with those in related disciplines such as the humanities and social sciences. However, legal methodology and the place of the PhD in law in the young lawyer’s career create unique challenges that have not been addressed by existing guides. Getting a PhD in Law fills this clear gap in the market, providing an accessible guide to the PhD process from topic selection to thesis publication. This readable and informative guide draws on interviews and case studies with PhD students, supervisors and examiners. Getting a PhD in Law will be essential reading for the growing numbers of PhD students in the UK’s many law schools—and those internationally who wish to learn from UK best practice.
Full Product Details
Author: Caroline Morris ,
Dr Cian C Murphy (King's College London, UK)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.236kg
ISBN: 9781841133065
ISBN 10: 184113306
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 September 2011
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
I...was immensely pleased to see a new publication from Hart Publishing called Getting a PhD in Law by Caroline Morris and Cian Murphy. I believe it is the first of its kind and has been an enjoyable read...It provides practical guidance in an easy to read format. In its Introductory chapter it explains the nature and value of a PhD in law and why a PhD in Law is different to those taken in other disciplines. It makes sense and puts everything that I have thought into perspective. Christopher Hullhttp://christopherhull.worldpress.com...a very fine guide to doctoral studies in law [which] answers many questions and provides much invaluable advice. I don't think a doctoral student should be without it.William A. SchabasPhD Studies in Human Rights BlogOctober 2011
...a very fine guide to doctoral studies in law [which] answers many questions and provides much invaluable advice. I don't think a doctoral student should be without it. William A. Schabas PhD Studies in Human Rights Blog October 2011
...a very fine guide to doctoral studies in law [which] answers many questions and provides much invaluable advice. I don't think a doctoral student should be without it.William A. SchabasPhD Studies in Human Rights BlogOctober 2011
Author Information
Caroline Morris is a Lecturer in Law at Queen Mary, University of London. Cian Murphy is a Lecturer in Law and the Director of Graduate Research Studies at the School of Law, King's College London.
