LSEMPhil/PhD LawThe London School of Economics and Political Science

Program Info

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

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Statement of academic purpose

Required LSE graduate application statement.

CV or resume

Sample of written work

Required supporting document for this research programme.

Recommendation letters x 2

Academic references as required by Graduate Admissions supporting documents.

Outline research proposal

Detailed outline within the application; name two preferred supervisors plus one reserve.

Academic transcript(s)

Including existing and pending qualifications.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: LLM or master's with 70% / distinction; Completed LLM or other master's-level qualification with average mark of 70% (distinction / first-class honours) or equivalent. Exceptional alternative evidence of suitability may be considered. Priority to applicants who already hold the grade by the deadline; conditional offers must be confirmed by end of July of entry year.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Research topic should fit LSE Law School staff research interests; application should show significant and original contribution potential.
IELTS: 7.5 overall (R/L/W 7.0, S6.5); LSE Law programmes requirement (listening and writing at least 7.0, reading 7.0, speaking 6.5).
TOEFL: New scale: 5.5 overall (R5, L5, W5.5, S4.5) | Old scale: 109 overall (R25, L24, W27, S22); LSE Law programmes updated TOEFL scale.; LSE Law programmes English requirement (including MPhil/PhD Law).