Dr. Martin Steinfeld

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Martin Steinfeld is an Associate Professor of Law and Director of Studies at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, who specializes in EU law and Public Law. He has previously lectured at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London, and served as a legal consultant for the British Academy House of Lords Sexual Violence in Conflict Select Committee. His academic trajectory includes a PhD thesis at the University of Cambridge focusing on 'Social Constructivist Approaches to Law and Free Movement of Persons in the European Union', supervised by Professor Sir Alan Dashwood CBE KC KCMG. His research interests encompass a multitude of interdisciplinary fields within law, including EU Law, European Studies, and International Relations, with a notable focus on citizenship and the evolution of the Royal Prerogative. Martin's contributions to the field are well recognized, with publications in prestigious journals and his monograph titled 'Fissures in EU Citizenship' published by Cambridge University Press, which has been nominated for an award by the International Studies Association.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor of Law

— Present

Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Teaching and research in EU Law and related interdisciplinary areas.

Lecturer in Public Law and Public International Law

— Present

Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London • London, United Kingdom

Lecturing in Public and International Law.

Legal Consultant

— Present

British Academy House of Lords Sexual Violence in Conflict Select Committee • London, United Kingdom

Advising on legal aspects of sexual violence in conflict.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.