Oñati International Institute For The Sociology Of Law
PHD in Sociology of LawOñati, Spain
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Sep 2025
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Key Summary
About: The PhD in Sociology of Law focuses on the relationship between legal systems and society. It examines how laws influence social order and interact with various social structures. Students will engage in critical analysis and original research to explore these complex interconnections. The program is designed to prepare scholars and practitioners to address contemporary issues in legal sociology.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers in academia, legal research, public policy, social justice advocacy, or governmental and non-governmental organizations. Potential roles include policy analyst, legal consultant, and university lecturer.
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Introduction
The Oñati M.A. also provides excellent preparation for a Doctoral programme in a student's home country, or anywhere in the world.
The taught courses to give a firm grounding both of skills acquired and contacts within the socio-legal community, and the Master's dissertation often provides the basis for further topics to be researched at the Doctoral level. Many of the best Master's theses are available in the Institute's library and/or in the international journals Oñati Socio-legal Series and Cortez.