Dr. Paul Brice

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul is a part-time Departmental Lecturer in Taxation Law. His research interests focus on the role of tax systems in supporting life provision, particularly pensions and social care, and the intersection of tax and disability. In 2023, Paul completed his DPhil addressing the question of whether the UK tax system is effective in supporting disabled people. He also holds an MSc in Taxation and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Strategy from the University of Oxford, and he graduated from University College London. Before joining the Faculty of Law, Paul had a career focused on corporate finance and restructuring advisory work, with a specialization in recent years in advising trustees and sponsors on employer covenant related to UK defined benefit pension schemes. He has been a partner at major accountancy firms and has held senior roles within the UK's largest pension schemes. Paul is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a Chartered Tax Adviser (Fellow), and a member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment.

Research Interests

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.