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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.


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Terra Nova University
PhD in Criminology via distance learning
- Ragusa, Italy
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 semester
Distance Learning
Italian, Spanish, English
This program details and analyzes all aspects of criminology including, crime patterns, causes, methods, and theory development, as well as crimes in the modern world and responses to criminal behavior. It gives students a better understanding of the central issues defining contemporary criminology to allow them to have their own conclusions and evaluations. It analyzes the principles of an effective criminal investigation including all aspects related to equipment, technology, and procedures. It also describes investigation techniques and the processes of identifying and processing physical evidence.


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University of Veterinary Sciences
Ph.D. in Veterinary Public Health, Forensic Veterinary Medicine and Toxicology
- Brno, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The doctoral study program Veterinary Public Health, Forensic Veterinary Medicine and Toxicology is an academically focused study program, corresponding to the current state and level of science and the needs of practice in Europe. Graduates of the doctoral study Veterinary Public Health, Forensic Veterinary Medicine and Toxicology gained in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired through independent creative activity and the acquisition of new scientific knowledge in the field of study. Graduates can actively share their knowledge in the field of study at the international level and publicly. Based on this qualification, graduates are mainly employed at research institutions and universities.

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.


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.
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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.


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.


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.


Palacky University
PhD in Law and Digital Technologies
- Olomouc, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
PhD in Law and Digital Technologies is an interdisciplinary doctoral study programme (full-time or combined) focused on the complex interactions between law and digital technologies. The programme is implemented by the Faculty of Law in cooperation with the Faculty of Science, Department of Informatics.

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.


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.


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.


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.


Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto Law School
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PhD in Law
- Porto, Portugal
PhD
Part time
4 years
On-Campus
Portuguese
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The PhD program in Catholic Porto aims to train quality researchers, contributing to the development of research in the Faculty, as well as to the critical and responsible construction of legal science in Portugal.


University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Law
- Christchurch, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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Pursuing a PhD in Law opens doors to advanced scholarly inquiry and expertise in legal theory and practice. This degree challenges you to deeply engage with complex legal issues, equipping you with the necessary skills for influential roles in academia, research, or practice.
Through your studies, you'll delve into specialized areas such as constitutional law, international law, or human rights law. Expect to participate in rigorous research, crafting scholarly papers that contribute to the legal field. You’ll develop skills in critical analysis, legal reasoning, and effective communication, enabling you to articulate sophisticated arguments and navigate intricate legal frameworks.
As a PhD candidate, students build confidence as they engage with new theoretical perspectives and methodologies. You’ll collaborate with experienced scholars and peers, honing your abilities in independent thought and complex problem-solving. Graduates often pursue careers as law professors, legal researchers, or expert consultants, playing vital roles in shaping legal discourse and public policy on a global scale.