Dr. Neil Duxbury

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Biography

Neil Duxbury began his academic career at the London School of Economics (LSE) in 1987, before moving to the University of Manchester in 1988. He returned to LSE in 2007. His research interests include the sources of law, particularly how primary and secondary sources are identified and their roles in legal interpretation. Duxbury's notable publications include 'Law's Sources' (2025), which examines the complexities of how various types of legal sources contribute to judicial decision-making, and 'Intricacies Dicta Dissent' (2021), focusing on the significance of judicial pronouncements beyond strict rulings. His works often analyze the historical and philosophical underpinnings of legal doctrines, including the authority and application of precedents in common law. He has published extensively on topics such as English juristic tradition, legal realism, and the evolving nature of American jurisprudence. Duxbury’s scholarly contributions also include countless articles in legal journals, discussing nuanced aspects of legal theory and its practical implications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

— Present

London School of Economics • London

Teaching and researching various aspects of law, particularly sources of law and judicial decision-making.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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