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194 Full-time PhD programmes in Legal Studies
Roma Tre University4,1(27)
Roma, Italy Top 15% in Worldwide Law and Social Change - The Challenges of Transnational Regulation
The aim of the Law and Social Change - The Challenges of Transnational Regulation program at Roma Tre University is to deepen the legal questions related to the crisis of state sovereignty, to the disruption of the traditional system of sources of law, as well as to the regulation of legal relationships and phenomena having transnational character.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Legal Education and Practice
Research in this area takes place within The Futures of Legal Education and Practice cluster at The Open University UK, which draws together over a dozen researchers with interests in the development and future directions of legal education and legal practice.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,066/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Legal History
The Open University UK Law School’s Legal History research cluster brings together researchers who investigate and publish on a variety of areas of legal history, including members from outside the school.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,066/yr
Georgia State University4,2(67)
Atlanta, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Law
The J.D. Law curriculum at Georgia State University is engaging and challenging. Students will understand how the law works and explore diverse areas, including health, tax, entertainment, immigration, social justice and family law.
Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$31,726/yr
European University Institute (EUI)4,5(43)
Florence, Italy Law
The Law programme offered at European University Institute (EUI) enables you to study the challenges facing European law, public international law, and private law, with PhD opportunities across social, cultural, political and economic topics.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Law
The strong research environment at the Faculty of Law is an important requirement for our popular education model. This programme is offered at Uppsala University.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
Erasmus University Rotterdam4,3(107)
Rotterdam, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide Law
Erasmus Graduate School of Law provides a pleasant, supportive and international research environment in which critical reflection, a multidisciplinary approach of the various legal disciplines and the exchange of ideas and experience between PhD researchers of the Law degree by Erasmus University Rotterdam and all other members of Erasmus School of Law play a substantial role.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Comenius University Bratislava4,0(88)
Bratislava, Slovakia Top 15% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$1,121/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(489)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide Laws
A doctoral degree in Laws at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.
Doctorate On-campus
6 years$1,425/yr
Brunel University of London4,0(131)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Magna Carta Institute
The Magna Carta Institute researches at Brunel University of London, debates and seeks to influence some of the key political, legal and social issues of our time. Its purpose is to analyse how best to create and maintain just societies that fairly balance both personal freedom and authority, and the rights and responsibilities of individuals and society.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$27,403/yr
University of Lapland3,6(11)
Rovaniemi, Finland Law
Research carried out in the thematic, multidisciplinary Law doctoral programme from University of Lapland approaches research questions from the viewpoints of different academic disciplines.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Ottawa4,1(90)
Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$8,477/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Law
The Law programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in legal research, critical analysis, and interdisciplinary inquiry, preparing researchers to investigate complex legal issues and contribute to the development of law, policy, and justice.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$31,701/yr
University of Debrecen4,2(249)
Debrecen, Hungary Top 15% in Worldwide Legal Studies
The Legal Studies programme from University of Debrecen aims to contribute to the education of the next generation of academics in the area of law at a high standard.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$6,500/yr
Boston College4,2(16)
Newton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Law and Philosophy
The JD/PhD Law and Philosophy program at Boston College Edit investigates the intersection of law and philosophy, preparing students for academic careers.
Ph. D. On-campus
6 years$30,628/yr
Wake Forest University3,5(2)
Winston-Salem, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Law
Our JD program is built on a comprehensive legal curriculum that purposely offers both traditional and unique courses of study. Because of the scope of our offerings, Wake Forest University Law students not only develop a strong legal foundation, but they also have the ability to study topics that are most important to them and their future careers.
Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$60,820/yr
Florida International University (FIU)4,3(84)
Miami, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Psychology - Legal Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Legal Psychology at Florida International University focuses on issues such as witness memory, interrogations, investigative interviewing, lineups, deception detection and juror decision-making.
Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$18,030/yr
Florida International University (FIU)4,3(84)
Miami, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Juris Doctor
Florida International University Law's Juris Doctor curriculum delivers the personalized educational attention law students want, with the access to “real world” experiences that they need to be ready for law practice in the modern world.
Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$18,030/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Juridical Science
The Law School's Doctor of Juridical Science program at the University of Pittsburgh offers candidates the opportunity to become active members of a vibrant legal community.
Ph. D. On-campus
2 years$53,434/yr
University of Sheffield4,2(94)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Law
The School of Law at the University of Sheffield is respected locally, regionally and internationally for its robust and impactful legal, socio-legal and criminological research.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$32,219/yr