Professional doctorate

Professional Doctorate in Legal Education
The Professional Doctorate in Legal Practice is a three year part-time programme that is best viewed as a single research project developed in stages. This modular programme is designed for those with experience in legal practice who wish to undertake a postgraduate qualification based on research in their area of expertise. 

Visit the Professional Doctorate Legal Practice course page for more information.

Research opportunities
Nottingham Law School has a large, active and internationally-recognised research culture. The Centre for Legal Research within the School has developed around six main groups:

• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Criminal Justice
• Insolvency and Corporate Law
• Regulation and the Law
• Health Law
• Legal Education

There are a number of research opportunities available, including MPhil and PhD research degrees. To find out more please visit the research website or complete the research degree enquiry form.