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6 PhD programmes in Civil & Private Law in California, United States

The Colleges of Law

Ventura, California, United States

Juris Doctor (Hybrid)

The innovative Juris Doctor (Hybrid) programme from The Colleges of Law — one of only a few in the country—offers students a comprehensive understanding of law through a revolutionary legal education model that emphasizes practical skills, active learning, and flexible scheduling. The law school is online and only meets in person 30% of the time.

Ph. D. Part-time Blended

3 years, 4 months$24,469/yr

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The Colleges of Law

Santa Barbara, California, United States +1

Juris Doctor

Through the Juris Doctor (J.D.) programme from The Colleges of Law, students develop the practical, theoretical, and cultural skills needed to become “citizen lawyers,” practicing a tireless commitment to their clients, communities, and the justice system.

Ph. D. Part-time On-campus

3½ years$23,304/yr

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University of the Pacific4,0(27)

Stockton, California, United States Top 30% in Worldwide

Juridical Science

McGeorge from University of the Pacific offers the Juridical Science degree in two areas: International Water Resources Law and International legal Studies. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,678/yr

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University of San Francisco4,1(35)

San Francisco, California, United States Top 30% in Worldwide

Juris Doctor

The Juris Doctor program at the University of San Francisco will provide you with a grounding in both legal theory as well as the opportunity to hone professional skills that will help you hit the ground running as a lawyer.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 Blended

3 years$61,530/yr

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Pepperdine University4,3(6)

Malibu Beach, California, United States

Juris Doctor - Divinity

Pepperdine's stated mission is to strengthen lives for purpose, service, and leadership. In furtherance of that end, the Caruso School of Law and Seaver College Religion and Philosophy Division have collaborated to provide students with both legal and theological training in an interdisciplinary framework. We offer a degree Juris Doctor - Divinity at the Pepperdine University. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$72,920/yr

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Stanford University4,2(49)

Stanford, California, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Law

Mastering legal doctrine is just the beginning of a proper legal education. Lawyers play countless roles in our society—as advocates, as advisors, as leaders in their own right. This Law JD program is offered at Stanford University.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$27,540/yr

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