71 PhD programmes in International Law

The Law school's (Ph.D.) doctoral programme within the Sciences Po doctoral school provides high-level training for students who wish to bring a significant theoretical contribution to their understanding of legal issues in a specific area of the law. 

The postgraduate research students of the Law (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton are supervised by academics who are leading experts in their area of law. At least one academic in each supervisory team will have a track record of successful supervisions.

The Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree at University of Otago is a higher doctorate and one of the University's most prestigious qualifications.  

The Law degree at University of Montreal is essentially an in-depth fundamental research program. The educational activities are aimed at developing students’ thesis projects, and, within the Faculty, students benefit from the skills of specialists from all major areas of law.   

The Law School at University of Melbourne aims to admit outstanding graduates from a wide variety of countries and to provide them with a world class experience in undertaking a graduate research degree.

The PhD in Law at University of British Columbia is designed to provide advanced training for outstanding graduate students who have already obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) degree or its equivalent. 

At Karlstad University, doctoral programmes awarding doctoral degrees in Law are offered in several different areas of law.

Students in a WRC-designated course complete several kinds of practical writing assignments. We offer a phd degree in Law at the University of Houston. 

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 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.

Embark on a transformative academic journey at the University of Macerata, where intellectual curiosity meets global engagement. Our distinguished doctoral program, Global Studies, Justice, Rights, and Politics, beckons scholars to delve into the intricate tapestry of global dynamics.

International Law from from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies introduces you to a highly stimulating, intellectual environment.

The The University of New Mexico School of Law offers a full-time course of study leading to the degree of Juris Doctor (J.D.). 

The Law programme at Koc University aims to nurture creative and sophisticated lawyers with its content-rich courses in public law, private law, and its core program, which enables students to excel in a variety of disciplines.

The International Joint Ph.D Programme in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance at University of Padua is a three-year, interdisciplinary, joint academic programme managed by Universities in Australia, Croatia, Greece, Italy, coordinated by the University of Padova (Italy). 

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. 

Kyushu University’s Law program offers students the unique opportunity of preparing a doctoral thesis on law in English whilst studying at a Japanese university. 

Emphasizes on off-the-shelf research to create new knowledge and explore future challenges with this Law program from Lovely Professional University.

Law from University of Cambridge may be awarded after three to four years of full-time study or five to seven years of part-time study (including a probationary period) of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words, exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter.

The PhD in Human Rights offered at the University of Sussex is radically interdisciplinary, spanning the social sciences and humanities.