Dr. Grant Lamond

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Grant Lamond is a University Lecturer in Legal Philosophy and a Felix Frankfurter Fellow at Balliol College, University of Oxford. His research interests are centered around the philosophy of law and criminal law. He has published extensively on topics concerning precedent, case-law reasoning, and the significance of coercion in law. His academic contributions delve into the intricate relationship between moral and political philosophy and the philosophical foundations of common law, emphasizing how legal principles are shaped by underlying ethical frameworks.

Research Interests

Criminal Law Jurisprudence

Courses

Jurisprudence Criminal Law (Mods) Moral Political Philosophy Philosophical Foundations Common Law

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.