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Law - Research Degrees (M.Litt. / PhD)

Pursue an advanced research degree in law at Ireland's oldest and most distinguished law school.

Best for:Best for aspiring legal scholars and researchers with a strong academic background and a well-developed research proposal in law.

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin, Ireland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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Deadline
March 2026 Entry Master in Letters in School of Law (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters in School of Law (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Law (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Law (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 September 2026 Entry MLitt in Law (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in Law (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Law (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Law (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to register retrospectively. Applicants wishing to be considered for retrospective admission should contact the Graduate Studies Office by emailing research.admissions@tcd.ie Admission Process: Students accepted for research degrees at the School of Law will have an excellent academic background and a strong research proposal. The first step in the M.Litt. or PhD application process is to submit a complete research proposal, CV, academic transcripts, and academic writing sample to law.postgraduate@tcd.ie so that your documentation can be informally reviewed and it can be ascertained if a suitable supervisor is available. An interview which can be conducted in person or via Zoom will likely also be requested at this stage. If a supervisor is available, you will then be invited to submit an official application to Trinity College via the application links below. The School of Law’s guidelines on "Writing A Research Proposal For Legal Postgraduate Research At The School Of Law" and other useful admissions information is available at https://www.tcd.ie/law/programmes/postgraduate/research/admissions/ Terms of Admission Please note that the Law School’s preference is for research students to begin in September and on a full-time basis so that they can undertake the compulsory Postgraduate Legal Research module offered in the first semester. Permission for March and/or part-time registration is only permitted in very exceptional circumstances. Advice on this should be sought by prospective applicants by emailing law.postgraduate@tcd.ie before a formal application is submitted. In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to register retrospectively. Applicants wishing to be considered for retrospective admission should contact the Graduate Studies Office by emailing research.admissions@tcd.ie
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Start date
September 2026
Location
Dublin
Ireland

Overview

Trinity College Dublin School of Law invites applications for its postgraduate research degree programmes, including the Master in Letters (M.Litt.) and Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) in Law. Set within a renowned academic environment with a vibrant postgraduate community, candidates conduct independent legal research under faculty supervision. Applicants are expected to possess an exceptional academic background and submit a comprehensive research proposal for preliminary review. The programme offers flexible full-time and part-time study modes, with a primary intake in September.

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What you'll do

  • Conduct independent and rigorous academic research under the guidance of assigned supervisors
  • Prepare and submit a major thesis contributing new knowledge to the field of law
  • Participate in departmental research seminars, workshops, and academic events
  • Complete required postgraduate research training modules, such as the Postgraduate Legal Research module
  • Engage in scholarly writing and prepare research findings for publication

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law or a related discipline with an excellent academic record

Degree offered: PhD or M.Litt.

Language: English proficiency meeting Trinity College Dublin postgraduate admission standards

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong academic background in law or a related field
  • Ability to formulate and execute an independent research proposal
  • Demonstrated academic writing and legal analysis skills
  • Capacity to undertake self-directed scholarly work
Nice to have
Prior experience in legal research methodologiesEvidence of previous academic publications or advanced legal writing samples
Eligibility
  • Hold a strong academic background suitable for postgraduate research
  • Availability to begin full-time studies in September is preferred

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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-09-30

Applicants must first submit a research proposal, CV, academic transcripts, and a writing sample via email for an informal review to determine supervisor availability. Following a successful preliminary review and possible interview, candidates are invited to submit an official application through the Trinity College Dublin portal.

Documents required
  • Research proposal
  • CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • Academic writing sample
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Contact

law.postgraduate@tcd.ie

https://www.tcd.ie/law/programmes/postgraduate/research/admissions/

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