Doctor of Philosophy - Law (DR-PHILLAW) // Notes

Application procedure

Detailed information on the application process for prospective PhD candidates is available on Study - How to apply.

Applications will be selected in several rounds over the year. Please check the website above for details of round deadlines.

Applicants may apply for selection in one round only in each calendar year.

Supervision

Law PhD applicants are not required to find a supervisor. As part of the application process, Melbourne Law School assesses the application, research proposal, feasibility of the project, and availability of supervisors.

However, applicants may wish to discuss their research interests with a potential supervisor prior to submitting an application and Find an Expert may assist in this.

Prospective PhD candidates should also investigate Melbourne Law School for information on current research and contact details.

Which scholarship can I apply for?

PhD applicants can find information about graduate research scholarships offered by the University of Melbourne at Melbourne Scholarships.

Facilities and support

The University of Melbourne makes a broad range of programs and services available to graduate researchers.

Last updated: 30 January 2024