PhD programmes in Legal Studies

To pursue non-J.D. courses Juris Doctor (Dual Degrees) offered by Liberty University in the dual degree programs during fall and spring semesters, you must have approval from the law school’s registrar and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

In today’s global economy, international legal relations are becoming more prevalent and more important. You can prepare for a career in Juris Doctor - International Law at Liberty University through courses that teach you to represent clients in both national and international courts.

Gain the skills you need to successfully practice in the areas of wealth management and financial planning with the Juris Doctor - Wealth Management and Financial Planning concentration at Liberty University.

This Juris Doctor - Criminal Justice concentration at Liberty University offers a comprehensive curriculum and summer externships. You also have the opportunity to participate in clinical programs and the Criminal Law Society. Moreover, you will benefit from Liberty Law’s nationally recognized faculty and the experience they bring to this area of law. 

Whether you are planning a career as an academic within the education sector, or as a professional researcher within the public or private sectors, the Kingston University's Law PhD will develop your research skills, help you make an original contribution to your chosen field of enquiry and enhance your professional credibility.

The Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Health Law at Widener University offers the opportunity to demonstrate high scholarly achievement in the field of corporate law or health law and policy.

If you're ready to take your expertise and qualifications in Law into a postgraduate research degree, the University of Portsmouth is the perfect place to do it. Law (Distance Learning) is offered at University of Portsmouth.

The Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Environmental Law offered by Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law is a graduate research degree intended to prepare legal scholars to research, publish and teach in the field of environmental law, whether in the United States or elsewhere in the world.

The PhD in Law from University of Technology Sydney is a university-wide degree which involves an intense period of supervised study and research, culminating in the submission of a thesis.     

The  Juris Doctor - Constitutional Law at Liberty University is taught from the perspective of our nation’s Founding Fathers, believing that law and legitimate governmental authority come from God. 

The Doctor of Juridical Science program at Central European University (CEU)  offers a unique opportunity to conduct independent research, complete doctoral-level course work and gain experience with teaching and other academic activities.

Are you seeking a J.D./M.B.A. dual degree program? While earning your Juris Doctor - Business degree at Liberty University , you can complete a 36-hour general Master of Business Administration. 

 This Law programme PhD programme from the Queen's University Belfast offeres supervision across the legal field, supporting a range of approaches, from the doctrinal to the sociolegal, comparative, criminological and critical.

This Juris Doctor - Property concentration at Liberty University will help you gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of property law. You’ll also learn about stewardship as you study the challenges of limited resources and risks that confront the ownership, possession, use, transfer, and regulation of real property.

The Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Corporate Law at Widener University offers the opportunity to demonstrate high scholarly achievement in the field of corporate law or health law and policy.

With a concentration in Juris Doctor - Planning at Liberty University, you will learn how to implement effective solutions to meet your client’s objectives. Specifically, courses cover estate and business planning, as well as tax laws.

Those pursuing a Juris Doctor - Family and Juvenile Law concentration at Liberty University gain practical experience through externships with family law attorneys, prosecutors, and judges. Students also can receive training to become volunteers with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

The Commercial Law programme at Hanken School of Economics prepares students for challenging careers in research by providing an individually tailored program for each doctoral student. 

The Law programme offered by the University of Bristol is substantially different from other types of postgraduate work as each candidate devises their own independent research project.

 A Certificate of Concentration in Juris Doctor - Appellate Advocacy from Liberty University requires expertise in both oral and written advocacy.