Magister Juris (MJur) - course testomonials

"The MJur has been a truly transformative experience - intellectually, professionally, and personally. It is a community defined by excellence: in teaching, in scholarship, and in the exceptional calibre of its peers. The intensity of the programme challenges you to think with greater precision and depth than you thought possible and, in doing so, reshapes the way you approach law and legal reasoning.

From scholars at the forefront of their fields, I learned the discipline of clarity and the uncompromising pursuit of excellence in argument. Demanding though it is, the MJur ultimately reshapes how you think about law - and about yourself as a lawyer."

Anna, 2024-25

"In my view, what best defines the MJur is how serious it is as a framework for developing your own academic project. The freedom to combine options allows you to shape the year around the topics that interest you the most, and once you do, the rigour of the programme and the opportunity to challenge your ideas through the tutorial system create an exceptional environment to test and refine them.

In my case, I wanted to engage deeply with the common law so I could get its details and compare them with those of civil law beyond the “big picture”. The MJur gave me both the intellectual tools and access to leading scholars to pursue that project, ultimately leading me to continue my studies through a graduate research course.

It is an intense and demanding course, but wholeheartedly worth the effort. Oxford really is a place devoted to ideas, and I cannot think of a better environment for a civil lawyer seeking to explore new conceptual frontiers."

Beltrán, 2024-25

"MJur was an incredibly rewarding year for me, both academically and professionally. The personal teaching style — particularly the seminars and tutorials — consistently challenged me to think critically, question my assumptions, and express my ideas with real precision. I also greatly valued the structure of the course, which allowed us to explore four subjects in genuine depth rather than skimming the surface. The programme was rigorous and demanding, but that enabled me to lay a strong foundation for the next stage of my career as a lawyer.

What made the MJur especially meaningful, though, were the people. My course mates were thoughtful, ambitious, and quietly brilliant, and being surrounded by them raised my own standards in ways I hadn’t anticipated. The lasting friendships I formed are what I will remember most warmly about my time at Oxford."

Eva, 2024-25

"The MJur didn’t just refine how I think about the law; it reshaped how I think about power, autonomy, and responsibility. It was not just an academic experience; it was a transformation of perspective."

Bruno, 2024-25

"The MJur equipped me with the tools to build a path bridging academic studies and legal practice in a way that I hadn't encountered anywhere else. It was also a bridge to very meaningful friendships and a beautiful sense of collectivity amongst a very diverse cohort. It taught me how to foster and celebrate what is unique and invaluable about me professionally and academically. I felt extremely challenged, but never alone."

Fernanda, 2024-25