70 Full-time PhD programmes in Civil & Private Law

At the Amsterdam Law School, top-level researchers collaborate in (inter)national, mostly socially engaged projects. The research at the University of Amsterdam covers themes in areas such as sustainability, health, labor, digitalization and crime.

The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) graduate degree program at University of Kansas is designed for students interested in deep legal research and writing, and a career as a legal scholar or a senior public official.

The decision to attend law school remains a sound, smart, and fulfilling investment in yourself and your future. In a complex world facing many serious challenges, the need for competent, ethical, and compassionate legal practitioners is stronger than ever.

Coming to the Law program of the University College Dublin creates the possibility of expert supervision by leading researchers in a wide variety of fields.

The main objective of the Private and Public Law program from Bilkent University is to maintain a forum where students graduate with a solid legal background and excellent command of written and spoken English

The Laws programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the most advanced degree awarded by the University.

This six-year Law and Medicine program at Boston University is designed for students interested in both medicine and the legal aspects of medicine. It links the MD degree with intensive training in the law and provides a full JD education with an additional focus in the health sector.

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. 

At the New York University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Hebrew and Judaic Studies - Law. 

The Juris Doctor programme from Hamad Bin Khalifa University is a unique model of graduate legal education designed to meet the needs of Qatar and the Middle East. 

The Juris Doctor (J.D.) program at University of Kansas Law prepares students to be outstanding members of the legal profession, well educated in the law, with a commitment to public service and professional achievement.

Northwestern University offer an integrated JD - PhD Combined Degree Program for students interested in pursuing a career in academia or another research setting (e.g., a policy research organization) and whose teaching and research will be enriched by both the JD and PhD degrees. 

The Law curriculum at West Virginia University is competitive and rigorous, combining the best in traditional legal education with dynamic law programs that address emerging challenges throughout our global society.

Interested in tackling some of the most pressing legal issues facing the biotech industry today? Combine legal skills with a sophisticated understanding of biology and biochemistry with a Law and Legal History degree at Case Western Reserve University.

The University of Pennsylvania offers a full-time program leading to the JD, the first professional degree in Law. Applicants have completed their undergraduate degrees and, oftentimes, advanced degrees in a broad array of disciplines; many have work experience prior to attending law school.

The Land Law programme from University of Auckland  is a premier, comprehensive three-year postgraduate degree that equips students for a diverse array of legal careers.

The Law programme from Illinois Institute of Technology seamlessly blends legal theory with real-world practice, ensuring that you’re fully prepared to succeed in today’s legal landscape. With our tech-forward curriculum and hands-on learning in Chicago’s vibrant legal scene, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact wherever your career takes you.

Are you looking for a personal and intellectual challenge in an ambitious and stimulating academic environment? Tilburg University Graduate Law School offers various programs to researchers wishing to obtain a PhD in Law.

The Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) program at The University of Iowa is intended for students who wish to conduct original and advanced legal research in law under faculty supervision.

This Legal Sciences programme PhD degree from University of Pisa aims at developing the students’ aptitude for research in the covered fields of law, by offering lectures and seminars as well as encouraging both individual research and discussions with professors belonging to the doctoral board.