Leicester Law School is a research-led department, recognising the important relationship between excellence in research and in teaching. Our research is recognised on a global stage, and our academics are frequent participants in legal debates and contribute to policy-making. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, 80% of the School's research output was rated to be world-leading or internationally excellent. In terms of research power, the School ranked 11th in the country.We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Law in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including, but not limited to:Company, Commercial, and Financial LawCriminal Law, Criminal Justice, and CriminologyDispute ResolutionEuropean Law and PolicyHuman Rights LawImmigration LawInternational LawLaw and TheoryMedico-LegalPrivate LawSocio-legal StudiesPhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full-time / 7 years part-time or distance learning.Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full-time / 6 to 6.5 years part-time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months.The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period.