The development of a strong nucleus of research students is considered by the Centre to be of primary importance in fulfilling its role. The Centre's research is currently focused on a number of research programmes. Students are encouraged to work on projects linked to these broad areas, but may also undertake research on topics of their own choice, provided adequate supervision is available in Oxford. Supervision and guidance will be available from the senior members of the Centre.
Students take an intensive training programme in socio-legal theory and methodology.
Application Procedure Research students at the Centre, in order to be eligible for a postgraduate research degree of the University, need to be accepted both by a college and by the relevant faculty board as well as the Centre itself. In the latter event, senior members of the Centre would, of course, still be accessible to the researcher for additional advice and assistance, and all the facilities of the Centre would be available in the normal way. Candidates for a research place at the Centre should have, or expect to obtain, a good honours degree in Law or in one of the Social Sciences. They should apply as early as possible in the year preceding the academic year when they wish to join the Centre, and not later than 30 January. The Centre is approved for the receipt of ESRC Studentships and has elected to have Mode B status.