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University of Pécs
PhD in Law
- Pécs, Hungary
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
The doctoral program in PhD in Law enables outstanding scholars to conduct original research with a major impact on academia and legal practice. The remarkable connections between the Faculty and the multidisciplinary research method create a unique opportunity to undertake research in any field of law and the related disciplines. The Faculty of Law encourages multidisciplinary studies, collaboration, and approach.


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Unicaf University (MW)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Online Malawi
Doctor of Education
Full time, Part time
English
The Doctorate of Education degree is aimed at experienced educational professionals and sets out to place you at the leading edge of your professional field in terms of knowledge, awareness and understanding.


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SOAS University of London
Research Degree Law (PhD)
- London, United Kingdom
Master degree, PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Law Research Degree (PhD) programme run by the School of Law accepts candidates for research work leading to a PhD. The central feature of PhD work is the close relationship between the doctoral candidate and his or her supervisor, in which they meet regularly and consult closely. This relationship is supported and strengthened in various ways.

Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
PhD in Law
- Pisa, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Law hosts graduate students interested in achieving the highest level of academic education and pursuing advanced studies in law, with a strong interdisciplinary perspective, in a lively inter-national setting in our leading Italian University. The course aims at training scholars capable of critical thinking and innovative research in their respective fields of interest, at the forefront of the international debate.


NOVA School of Law
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PhD in Law
- Lisbon, Portugal
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
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NOVA School of Law’s 3rd Cycle Programme in Law is a four-year program leading to a Ph.D. degree in Law. The Programme comprises a taught component (over three semesters) where advanced legal studies are carried out with an interdisciplinary focus. This period also provides training in research methodologies and other complementary skills. Towards the end of the taught component of the Programme, candidates must prepare and publicly defend their thesis project.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Education
PhD Education Policy Studies
- Pretoria, South Africa
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The members of the Department of Education Management and Policy Studies (EMPS) work in very diverse and varied fields of research within the broader fields of education leadership, law and policy.


EUCLID (Euclid University)
PhD in International Law and Treaty Law
- Washington, USA
- Gambia Online, Gambia
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
One of the world's only Ph.D. degree programs in International Law offered by an intergovernmental organization itself constituted under international law.


Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland
PhD Neuroleadership in Law
- Online
PhD
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
The PHD Neuroleadership in Law is designed to develop skills for effective neuroleadership in law organizations in a rapidly changing law domain. This promotes community and business service, personal growth, conducting research and evidence-based training opportunities for students.


Kingston University
PhD in Law
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Join the prestigious Law PhD at Kingston University, where you'll engage in groundbreaking legal research, guided by leading experts.


Goldsmiths, University of London
MPhil/PhD Law
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
Goldsmiths Law PhD candidates are given outstanding opportunities to explore modern legal phenomena in their rapidly changing socio-political, cultural, and economic context.


Universidade Santiago de Compostela
PhD in Law
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The Doctorate Program in Law is a solid, ambitious and future-oriented proposal that brings together practically all branches of Law. This option also escaped from an atomization of lines of research in order to consolidate multiple perspectives in seven main lines that allow to provide this formative stage with an approach that surpasses the division into areas of knowledge, favoring synergies between groups and that also allows the sum of critical mass and the display of sound scientific results.


Ajman University
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Doctor of Philosophy in Law
- Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Doctor of Education
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Law program was approved starting from the academic year 2017-2018. Ajman University's College of Law was established to be a cornerstone of legal education at both the local and regional levels, aiming to fulfil its role among UAE's higher education institutions in preparing legal professionals capable of contributing to society.


Roma Tre University
PhD in Law and Social Change
- Rome, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Law and Social Change considers applications from candidates who are willing to undertake high-level research on any topic related to the several challenges that the law faces in the contemporary world – preferably with a view to the transnational dimension of such challenges.


University of Bristol Law School
PhD in Law
- Bristol, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD Law programme offers you comprehensive research training, provided by globally-renowned legal experts. Ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (REF 2021), our academics provide you with guidance and supervision of your own independent research project.


Charles University Faculty of Law
PhD in Theoretical Legal Sciences – Law and Legal Theory in European Context
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
The objective of the doctoral program of study “Theoretical Legal Sciences – Law and Legal Theory in European Context” focuses on scholarly creative and educational activities of specialists and academics showing their scholarly approach to solving theoretical and practical issues within a wide area of law and legal sciences. This unique study program is offered as interdisciplinary, i.e. it provides an opportunity to focus, in writing the dissertation, on any legal or scholarly topic, which has its roots in some traditional branch of law, but goes beyond the respective legal branch and may even exceed the law as such (e.g. Law and Economics, Law and Politics, etc.). An emphasis is laid on interaction and consultation with a respective supervisor. The basic aim of the study is to write a quality dissertation thesis where the student, using the relevant methodology, solves theoretical issues of jurisprudence and/or practical issues of the law as a normative order. Knowledge, abilities, and skills are evaluated during the relevant forms of assessment of the study and through the dissertation, which must be published as a whole or in part.


The University of Milan
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PhD in International and Public Law, Ethics and Economics for Sustainable Development - LEES
- Milan, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The programme in International and Public Law, Ethics and Economics for Sustainable Development - LEES delves into law, ethics, and economics to address Sustainable Development Goals. It examines legal boundaries, redefines social well-being and distributive justice, and designs multi-level institutions for sustainability. It explores strategic litigation, economic analysis, and collective rational choice models to promote institutional change and social norms conformity.
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Studying for a law degree at the doctoral level is an exciting opportunity to delve deeply into legal theory and practice. This advanced program encourages rigorous analysis of legal systems, equipping you to influence policies or contribute to academia.
As a doctoral candidate, you will engage with specialized topics, such as human rights law, international legal frameworks, and constitutional law. Developing competencies in conducting empirical research, writing comprehensive legal reports, and analyzing case law becomes central to your studies. Students build confidence as they explore complex legal issues, refining their critical thinking and communication skills along the way.
Dissertation research will form a core element of your education, where you'll investigate a topic of your choice, contributing original thought to the field. Graduates often pursue careers in academia, policy-making, or specialized legal practice, where their expertise in legal interpretation and research methods is highly valued. Completing a doctoral degree in law not only enhances your understanding but also positions you as a leader in legal scholarship and practice.