66 PhD programmes in Legal Studies in North America

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.

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.

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

​​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.

The Juris Doctor programme offered by University of Cincinnati develops advanced expertise in legal advocacy, judicial reasoning, and client representation.

The PhD in Justice Studies at Arizona State University at the nation's first School of Social Transformation invites all qualified applicants.