Why do a PhD with BLT?
We conduct world-leading research on a wide range of law and business topics using a variety of traditional legal, empirical legal, comparative and interdisciplinary methods. As part of an international business school, we can push the boundaries of legal research and explore questions that often cannot be addressed using traditional methods.
Cutting-edge research by our staff informs government policy, law reform, and industry responses to current problems including climate change, digital disruption, inequality, poverty, modern slavery and corruption. Together with our PhD candidates, we explore the impact of law, regulatory alternatives beyond formal law, and access to justice.
We welcome your proposals on innovative research projects.
BLT PhD candidates are an integral part of our vibrant and collegial community including:
- Our research groups which engage with industry and provide mentoring for PhD candidates
- PhD supervision by some of the world’s leading business law and taxation researchers who provide high quality research supervision and support for career development
- Collaboration with industry, academia and government to create positive change through research that influences policies and practices
- Research funding to participate in conferences or facilitate data collection in addition to the university’s travel grants
- Potential employment (teaching or research) or an industry internship during candidature