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194 Full-time PhD programmes in Legal Studies
Cardiff University4,6(159)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Law
The School of Law and Politics has a thriving postgraduate research culture. We are keen to attract and engage with the next generation of legal scholars and to encourage innovative research in a wide range of fields in the Law degree from Cardiff University.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$35,866/yr
SOAS University of London4,0(32)
London, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Law
The Law Research Degree (PhD) programme run by the School of Law at SOAS University of London accepts candidates wishing to undertake a significant and original research project leading to a PhD in Law.
Ph. D. On-campus
$31,419/yr
School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)
London, United Kingdom Commonwealth Studies
This Commonwealth Studies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London offers a unique scholarly environment in which to pursue doctoral research, particularly in the areas of human rights, globalisation and development, politics, and Commonwealth history.
Ph.D. On-campus +2
3 years$23,413/yr
University of Wollongong4,2(37)
Wollongong, Australia +1 Top 3% in Worldwide Law
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law at the University of Wollongong is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$25,788/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(58)
Halifax, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide Law
Dalhousie University's Juris Doctor in Law programme offers a first-class legal education that opens doors to many careers. Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law provides you with an excellent grounding in legal theory and practice, and you will have many opportunities to gain practical experience that will prepare you to take on any challenge that comes your way.
Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$5,037/yr
School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)
London, United Kingdom Law
This Law degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.
Ph.D. On-campus +2
3 years$23,413/yr
Universidade Nova de Lisboa - NOVA School of Law4,1(64)
Lisbon, Portugal Law
The Law programme at Universidade Nova de Lisboa is a four-year programme leading to a PhD degree in law. The Programme comprises a taught component (over three semesters) where advanced legal studies are carried out with an interdisciplinary focus.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$4,483/yr
University of Nicosia4,2(155)
Nicosia, Cyprus Law
The PhD in Law programme from University of Nicosia aims to offer the highest level of scientific knowledge in the field and to prepare students for a career in tertiary education and scientific research in Law.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$5,783/yr
University of Dundee4,1(73)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Law
The University of Dundee has some of the top Law academics in the UK working on world-leading research as part of the wider School of Social Sciences.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$30,439/yr
University of Brighton4,2(55)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Business and Law
The Business and Law at the University of Brighton is among an elite set of international schools proven to provide the best in business education worldwide.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$20,821/yr
University of Pécs4,1(197)
Pécs, Hungary Top 20% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$5,604/yr
University of Chester4,3(63)
Chester, United Kingdom Law
The Law course from University of Chester provides a rich and supportive environment for postgraduate research and welcomes students wishing to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD awards.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$20,991/yr
University of Reading4,3(28)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Law
Find a Law PhD programme at University of Reading that aligns with your interests and career options.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$29,216/yr
University of Surrey4,4(64)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Law
The Law programme from the University of Surrey aims to train the next generation of legal thinkers, law reformers, policy advisors, political activists, and academics. The School of Law's emphasis on combining theory and practice makes us unique in the UK, and a world-class centre for deep and creative legal research.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$29,284/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$34,052/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Law
Conduct your own law research with the support of legal specialists from Birmingham Law School. Contribute to an established tradition of 85 years of world leading research. Learn more at the Law programme from University of Birmingham.
Ph.D. On-campus +2
3 years$31,419/yr
Maynooth University4,1(52)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in Worldwide Law
The Law research degree from Maynooth University is the highest degree offered by the School of Law and Criminology. By definition, it is intended to be a qualification obtained after rigorous and original research that contributes to the state of legal scholarship.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$16,811/yr
University of Huddersfield4,4(43)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Law
As one of the most vibrant and important fields in the world today, research and work in Law influences personal, national and global perspectives in world affairs. Join this Law programme at the University of Huddersfield.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$25,119/yr
Central European University (CEU)4,4(29)
Vienna, Austria Doctor of Juridical Science
The Doctor of Juridical Science program at Central European University (CEU) is a doctoral program that gives you the opportunity to conduct independent research on your chosen topic within legal theory and practice while gaining academic experience as a student and teacher at a doctoral level.
Ph. D. On-campus
4 years$17,932/yr
Kingston University4,1(112)
London, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Law
Law PhD at Kingston University is highly flexible and tailored to your research interests. You will define your research focus in consultation with your supervisor, exploring a range of topics in depth.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$24,179/yr