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Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programs are designed for those looking to become leading experts in their field and make a significant contribution through original research under expert supervision.

As Australia's national law school, the ANU College of Law has an enviable research profile in Australia and abroad.

Working under the supervision of some of Australia's best known legal minds, higher degree research (HDR) students in the ANU College of Law enjoy a vibrant research culture, and are provided with the support, guidance and opportunity to deeply engage with law, and explore the impact and influence it has in our world.

With particular strengths in a number of key legal areas - including international law, international security law, environmental law, administrative law, constitutional law, and government and regulation - the ANU College of Law offers diverse options for students seeking to undertake higher degree research.

In addition to being supervised by leading scholars - many regarded as among the best in their field - HDR students benefit from the College's considerable international networks and opportunities to work closely with visitors, researchers and academics from some of the world's leading law schools.

The ANU College of Law is a magnet for visiting academics and speakers from around the world, giving you unique access to the best of the global legal fraternity.

In consultation with your supervisor, you can tailor your focus of study and make a significant contribution to research in the field of law with the potential to create positive change in society.

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Offered to students seeking an opportunity to engage in high quality, independent research, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) requires submission of a thesis that makes a substantial contribution to learning in the field of law.

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Allowing you to gain a research degree in 12 to 24 months, the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) requires completion of a thesis that makes an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Meet our HDR students

Alice Taylor

Alice Taylor

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Aman Kumar

Aman Kumar

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Amy Constable

Amy Constable

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Amy Hamilton

Amy Hamilton

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Mr Andrew Henderson

Andrew Henderson

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Ben Ettinger

Benjamin Ettinger

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Damian Copeland

Damian Copeland

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
David Healey

David Healey

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Dr Bal Kama

Dr Bal Kama

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Dr Szabina Horvath

Dr Szabina Horvath

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Emma Graham

Emma Graham

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Gemmo Fernandez

Gemmo Fernandez

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Isaiah Okorie

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
James Gaetani

James Gaetani

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Joshua Liddy

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Justine Poon

Justine Poon

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Kate Roff

Kate Roff

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Lee-Anne Sim

Lee-Anne Sim

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Zhuoyu Li

Li

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Mu'iz

Mr Abdul Mu’iz Abdul Razak

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)