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194 Full-time PhD programmes in Legal Studies

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University of Portsmouth3,9(89)
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Law

Undertake independent, original research in Law, supported by academics working at the leading edge of the field with the Law course at University of Portsmouth.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$24,985/yr
Tilburg University4,1(110)
Tilburg, Netherlands Top 6% in Worldwide

Law

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.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
The University of Western Australia4,2(58)
Perth, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Juris Doctor

A successful career in a demanding profession requires comprehensive training. The Juris Doctor programme from The University of Western Australia gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to become the lawyer you want to be and a lawyer the world needs.  

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$39,788/yr
University of Pisa4,1(151)
Pisa, Italy Top 4% in Worldwide

Legal Sciences

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. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
York University4,1(180)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Socio-Legal Studies

York's PhD in Socio-Legal Studies at York University is at the vanguard of a growing number of postgraduate programs in Europe and North America in interdisciplinary legal studies.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$8,570/yr
Wake Forest University3,5(2)
Winston-Salem, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Juridical Science

The Juridical Science programme offered by Wake Forest University investigates specialised areas of law through advanced independent research, producing original scholarship that contributes to legal knowledge, theory, and practice.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$60,820/yr
Stanford University4,2(48)
Stanford, 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. On-campus
5 years$27,540/yr
Boston College4,2(16)
Newton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Law

Our JD Law program at Boston College is prestigious and cutting edge, combining traditional methods with experiential learning to graduate practice-ready lawyers.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$72,380/yr
University of New South Wales4,3(31)
Paddington, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Juris Doctor

Study the University of New South Wales Juris Doctor to develop your legal knowledge in a challenging and dynamic learning environment under the guidance of the 13th best law faculty in the world.

Ph. D. On-campus +2
3 years$42,157/yr
University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,6(9)
Irvine, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Criminology, Law and Society

​​This Ph.D. program in Criminology, Law and Society is offered at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). UCI offers graduate students the opportunity to earn emphases in several substantive areas.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$37,217/yr
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid4,1(127)
Madrid, Spain Top 10% in Worldwide

Law

The Law program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid pursues the training and development of the research skills necessary for the pursuit of an academic career in the university environment as well as preparation for professional legal research.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$874/yr
Stanford University4,2(48)
Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Law and Communication

The joint Law and Communication JD/Ph.D. degree program at Stanford University offers students the opportunity to pursue academic, public policy, and private practice careers at the intersection of a variety of cutting edge debates in theory and policy.

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$27,540/yr
University of North Dakota4,1(35)
Grand Forks, United States

Law

Discover an accredited, respected and affordable Law program at the University of North Dakota. We value you as an individual and invest in both your professional and personal growth in a close-knit and supportive community.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$37,530/yr
Masaryk University4,2(108)
Brno, Czech Republic Top 7% in Worldwide

Intellectual Property Law

This Intellectual Property Law programme from Masaryk University is comprehensive and covering a variety of areas of professional activities in the field of law, business or administration. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$1,151/yr
Emory University4,3(39)
Atlanta, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Law

Study in an environment that's driven by curiosity. Where excellence is the standard and inclusion is valued by all. Our JD Law curriculum at Emory University balances hands-on learning with practical doctrinal education so you enter the real world ready and able to make a difference.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$69,510/yr
Emory University4,3(39)
Atlanta, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Religion

The Juris Doctor/Doctor of Philosophy (JD/PhD) is administered by Emory Law and the Graduate Division of Religion, a unit of the Laney Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Emory University.

Ph. D. On-campus
5 years$69,510/yr
University of Victoria4,2(25)
Victoria, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

Law and Society

In our Law and Society PhD program at University of Victoria, you’ll study applied legal methodology and conduct original research.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$4,001/yr
Columbia University4,4(113)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Law

The Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) from Columbia University is the most advanced law degree program, prepares students with exceptional academic aptitude for careers in legal scholarship. 

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$56,840/yr
City St George's, University of London4,7(13)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Law

The PhD programme at the City St George's, University of London Law School offers you the opportunity to carry out legal research and to contribute to professional knowledge in this constantly evolving field.

Ph.D. On-campus
1 year$16,455/yr
The University of Milan4,2(190)
Milano, Italy Top 3% in Worldwide

International and Public Law, Ethics, and Economics for Sustainable Development

The University of Milan proudly offers the International and Public Law, Ethics, and Economics for Sustainable Development doctoral program, an esteemed academic pursuit at the intersection of law, ethics, and economics, dedicated to addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable development.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree

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