66 PhD programmes in Legal Studies in North America

The Juris Doctor - Family and Juvenile Law J.D program from Liberty University students will 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 Juridical Science program of Emory University is designed for those seeking careers as teachers and scholars of the law.

The Doctor of Science of Law degree is intended for students who want to become legal scholars and to pursue original investigations into the function, administration, history, and progress of law.  The Law program is offered by Cornell University.

Outstanding lawyers need cutting-edge practical skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We offer a Juris Doctor degree at the Suffolk University. 

What makes the Law - Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy program at The University of Arizona unique is its approach to legal education in the field of federal Indian law, tribal law and policy, and indigenous peoples human rights.  

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.

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.

McGeorge from University of the Pacific offers the Juridical Science degree in two areas: International Water Resources Law and International legal Studies. 

A Juris Doctor degree from McGeorge School of Law from University of the Pacific is a gateway to a variety of professional opportunities and settings. Become one of more than 14,000 alumni who work in every state and 64 countries around the globe.

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.

The JD/PhD Law and Philosophy program at Boston College Edit investigates the intersection of law and philosophy, preparing students for academic careers.

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.

The University of Oklahoma College of Law is Oklahoma’s premier flagship law school. We offer a cutting-edge legal education while creating a culture of service that meaningfully impacts lives near and far.

Through the Program in Law & Graduate Studies (PLGS), students at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) can pursue a J.D. from the Law School concurrently with a master’s or Ph.D. in virtually any UCI graduate program.

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.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is at the forefront of innovation in legal education and Boyd graduates are well-prepared for the practice of law. The Juris Doctor program integrates a strong instruction in skills and professionalism into its rigorous legal education program.

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.

Earn Your Juris Doctor Degree at Loyola University New Orleans. Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is a bridge between those committed to justice and the communities that need them.

Earn Your Law degree at Texas A&M University. Our faculty of internationally recognized scholars and accomplished lawyers genuinely care about you, and about creating a supportive, student-first environment that will allow you to live up to your potential and develop your professional identity.

Join our Doctor of the Science of Law (SJD) program at the University of Pennsylvania and graduate prepared to make significant contributions to your area of study and become a leader in the international academic community.