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78 PhD programmes in Civil & Private Law

Law
The Law programme of the University of Leicester is offered at the Leicester Law School, a research-led department, recognising the important relationship between excellence in research and in teaching.

Law
This Law course from Lancaster University is for students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree.

Law
This Law ccourse from the University of West London provides a lively and stimulating research environment, attracting students from all over the world.

Law
The PhD programme in Law at Bradford University enables you to conduct legal research under the supervision of our international, experienced, and highly committed faculty.

Law
The Law PhD program from University of Pécs enables outstanding scholars to conduct original research with a major impact on academia and legal practice.

Construction Law
This Construction Law doctorate at the Leeds Beckett University focuses on research in construction law and dispute resolution.

Law
The Law PhD programme from University of York was ranked joint first for the excellence of its research outputs in Times Higher Education's ranking of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

Juris Doctor
This Juris Doctor JD degree from Westcliff University provides individual guidance and access to a wide range of exciting opportunities in the field to help you find your legal niche, develop your skills and strengths, build your resume and prepare for placement.

Juris Doctor - Constitutional Law
The Juris Doctor - Constitutional Law J.D program from Liberty University is taught from the perspective of our nation’s Founding Fathers, believing that law and legitimate governmental authority come from God.
Law
Reflecting Canada’s bilingual and trijuridical legal system (civil law, common law, aboriginal law), as well as its location in Canada’s Capital, the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa offers graduate programs leading to a doctoral degree in Law.
Juris Doctor
The Juris Doctor programme from University of Auckland is a premier, comprehensive three-year postgraduate degree that equips students for a diverse array of legal careers.
Torts Law
The Torts Law programme from University of Auckland is a premier, comprehensive three-year postgraduate degree that equips students for a diverse array of legal careers.
Published Works in Law
The Published Works in Law course from University of Plymouth welcomes proposals for original research to inform the understanding of law and policy in doctrinal, applied, comparative or socio-legal contexts.
Law
Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Law doctorate at the University of Bern?
Human Rights
The PhD Human Rights from University of Essex was established to meet the demands of our students who have an established interest in human rights and wish to pursue doctoral research which goes beyond a single academic discipline but includes a distinct multi and interdisciplinary perspective.
Commercial Law
We offer a PhD in Commercial Law programme degree at the University of Cape Town. Join us and study at our university!
Civil Law
Graduate of doctoral studies in the Civil Law study program at Comenius University in Bratislava master the scientific methods of basic and applied research in legal sciences, which serve as a basis for carrying out research and development.
Law
This Law at University of Auckland is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years.
Law
The Law programme from University of Lincoln offers access to structured training, research forums, and networks. Training provides the opportunity to develop research skills which may be beneficial during the course and in future employment.
Comparative Law
Intensive, selective and challenging, our Comparative Law doctoral program at McGill University is ideal for scholars intent on deepening and broadening their critical understanding of the law, as well as their original engagement with it.