law dissertations
Our law dissertation tutors guide you through every stage of your dissertation, from choosing an original topic to your final draft, at LLB, LLM and PhD level and for the PGDL independent research essay.
How we help with your law dissertation
Getting started
- Choosing an original, manageable topic
- Framing your research question
- Writing your dissertation proposal
Research
- Finding and organising the literature
- Literature review guidance
- Choosing a methodology
Writing up
- Structuring each chapter
- Feedback on drafts and argument
- OSCOLA referencing and proofreading of your own work
The stages of a law dissertation
- Choose your topic. Look for an area that interests you, has a genuine debate and has enough material, but is narrow enough to cover in depth.
- Frame your research question. A focused question gives your dissertation an argument, not just a description.
- Write your proposal. Set out your question, why it matters, your methodology and an outline of chapters.
- Review the literature. Map what has been written, identify gaps and position your own argument.
- Choose your method. Most law dissertations are doctrinal, but comparative, socio-legal, historical and empirical approaches are common. Empirical research usually needs ethics approval.
- Write and refine. Draft chapter by chapter, keep your argument running through every chapter, and leave time to edit.
Topic ideas
Strong dissertation topics often come from new legislation, recent cases or reform debates. Areas that students are currently exploring include:
- Liability for harm caused by artificial intelligence
- The Online Safety Act 2023 and freedom of expression
- Climate change litigation and directors' duties
- No-fault divorce under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020
- Reform of English arbitration law and the Arbitration Act 2025
- Human rights and immigration detention
Your tutor can help you test whether a topic will work and turn a broad interest into a focused research question.
Our dissertation tutors
Our dissertation tutors are carefully selected academics and practitioners from leading universities. Some are solicitors and barristers whose work has been endorsed by demanding law firms and chambers, and others have taken the academic route through an LLM or PhD. Several have published in international law journals, so they know how to take an idea, research the surrounding field and develop it into an original piece of legal writing.
Academic integrity
Our tutoring, feedback and study materials are there to help you learn and to improve your own work. Any work you submit for assessment must be your own, written in line with your university's rules on academic integrity, proofreading and the use of AI tools. See our fair use policy. Your dissertation must be your own research and writing; our tutors guide and give feedback.
How it works
- Tell us what you need. Request a quote or message us on WhatsApp with your course, modules and deadlines.
- Meet your tutor. We match you with a tutor who has excelled in the same course or exam and suits your learning style.
- Learn one to one. Sessions run online by Zoom or Microsoft Teams, or in person in London, at times that fit around your studies or work.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help me choose a dissertation topic?
Yes. Your tutor will discuss your interests, suggest areas with a live debate and help you narrow them into a focused research question.
Do you help with LLM and PhD dissertations?
Yes. We support LLB, LLM and PhD students, as well as PGDL students writing an independent research essay.
Can a tutor review my chapters?
Yes. Tutors give feedback on drafts, structure, argument and referencing, within your university's rules on proofreading.
Which referencing style do law dissertations use?
Most UK law schools use OSCOLA. Check your dissertation handbook for any specific requirements.
Our minimum booking is normally 10 hours, and you can change tutor at any time. Request a quote or message us on WhatsApp to get started.
