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Postgraduate Study

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

  1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
  2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
  3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

All applicants must provide two references as part of their application. If you are still studying at university currently (whether for your first degree or a subsequent degree), you must use two academic referees. If you have recently completed your degree(s) and you are not currently studying at university, two academic referees are strongly preferred. However, this course allows you to use one professional referee, as well as one academic referee, even if you have only recently left higher education. If you have been out of higher education for more than 6 years, at least one academic referee is preferred but you may use one academic referee and one professional referee, or two professional referees, in line with the University’s general rules (see References to support your Cambridge application | Postgraduate Study).

Selection Process

MCL applications are considered as a gathered field after the application deadline of 7 January 2026. The Faculty of Law aims to finalise MCL admissions decisions by 30 April 2026.

Further information on How To Apply


Things You'll Need

You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.

  • Two referees willing to give you a reference
    Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline.
  • Transcript  
  • CV/resume
  • Evidence of competence in English
    If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information.
  • Reasons for Applying (5000 characters) (mandatory)
  • Relevant Work Experience (5000 characters) (optional)

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

  • Gates Cambridge Reference  
  • Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.

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Key Information


9 months full-time

Study Mode : Taught

Master of Corporate Law

Faculty of Law

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Dates and deadlines:

Michaelmas 2026

Applications open
Sept. 3, 2025
Application deadline
Jan. 7, 2026
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Jan. 7, 2026
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas , Lent and Easter .


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