Artificial intelligence has the potential for improving decision making and developing society. The practical application of artificial intelligence may have cross-border implications, raising questions of jurisdiction and applicable law. The proposed project would consider the appropriateness and effectiveness of existing rules of private international law/conflict of laws to the spectrum of artificial intelligence both now and in the future. How should policy makers, regulators and the courts respond to regulating the consequences of cross-border implications of artificial intelligence? The project may take a doctrinal and/or comparative approach, for example by considering the nature and use of artificial intelligence and the doctrinal, policy and regulatory response of private international law in more than one state or international body such as the European Union or the Hague Conference on Private International Law.
Academic qualifications
A first degree (at least a 2.1) ideally in law with a good fundamental knowledge of private international law/conflict of laws and information technology law/law and technology. An interest in the relationship between them would be an advantage.
English language requirement
IELTS score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components). Other, equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Full details of the University’s policy are available online.
Essential attributes:
Experience of fundamental concepts of private law
Competent in legal research methodologies relevant to the project
Knowledge of private international law across different jurisdictions an advantage
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong motivation, with evidence of independent research skills relevant to the project
Good time management
Desirable attributes:
If a comparative research project is proposed, competence in relevant languages may be desirable.
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