PhD Scholarship in Law and Language at university of Birmingham 2023

Applications are invited for a funded (fees-only) PhD project in the field of Law and Language, under the supervision of Professor Karen McAuliffe. Project proposals may focus on any aspect of the relationship between law and language, including, but not limited to: multilingual law; multilingual jurisdictions/institutions; law and translation; language and interaction with the justice system; linguistic rights; sign language(s) and law.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 31, 2023
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Birmingham
• City to studyBirmingham
• School to studyUniversity of Birmingham
• Course to studyLaw
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

A full tuition fee scholarship

Requirements

Masters qualification at Merit level or above in a subject related to the proposed area of research (or equivalent professional experience)
• 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) undergraduate degree in law, or in a subject related to the proposed area of research
• English language requirements: standard English language requirements apply (IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Step 1: Email Professor Karen McAuliffe ([email protected]) with:
• Your project proposal (guidance on what should be included in a PhD proposal - https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law/courses/research/research-proposal.aspx)
• A copy of your CV
• Details of two referees

Step 2: Interviews will be held via Zoom. Interviews are being held on an ongoing basis and early applications are strongly advised.

Step 3: A formal application can be made via the UoB direct application system