4 PhD programmes offered by the 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. 

The Clinical Psychology program of Suffolk University provides systematic and cumulative training in the core competencies students need to pursue careers in practice, research, or academic settings.

For students looking to pursue the academic side of the law through prolonged research and writing, Suffolk University offers a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) degree. The equivalent of a PhD in other fields, an SJD is the most advanced law degree available and requires sustained academic excellence as well as the prior completion of a JD and LLM.

The Psychology Department at Suffolk University offers a PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology with a strong emphasis on social justice to prepare candidates for careers in a wide variety of settings.