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Unicaf University (ZM)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Law and Politics
- Lusaka, Zambia
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Law and Politics will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge to advance in international organizations, and public and private sectors, and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.
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Palacky University
Ph.D. in European and International Law
- Olomouc, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Ph.D. programme is a post-graduate study-programme that combines an advanced law formation and research in European and International law. Tuition and research are supervised by internationally experienced academics.
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Atlantic International University
Doctorate in Legal Studies
- Honolulu, USA
- Online USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
Distance Learning
English
The Doctor of Legal Studies (PhD) goal is to help students understand existing legal rules and doctrines, with their underlying policy arguments, so that they can think about these arguments, prepare to present an argument and let their own voices be heard.
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, 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.
University of Bristol Law School
PhD in Law
- Bristol, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
PhD in Law study is substantially different from other types of postgraduate work as each candidate devises their own independent research project. At the University of Bristol Law School, comprehensive research training is provided by expert academics, who also offer guidance and supervision of your research project.
Palacky University
PhD in Law and Digital Technologies
- Olomouc, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
Blended, On-Campus
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.
Kingston University
PhD in Law
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Whether you are planning a career as an academic within the education sector, or as a professional researcher within the public or private sectors, Kingston University's Law PhD will develop your research skills, help you make an original contribution to your chosen field of enquiry and enhance your professional credibility.
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
PhD in Law
- Lisbon, Portugal
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
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.
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto Law School
PhD in Law
- Porto, Portugal
PhD
Part time
4 years
On-Campus
Portuguese
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.
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 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.
University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Law
- Christchurch, New Zealand
PhD, 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.
École de Management Appliqué (EMA)
PhD en Droit des affaires
- Île-de-France, France
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
French
The PhD en Droit des affaires is designed to enable students to conduct research in a specific area of business law, forming the basis of their specialization. The target audience for this specialized doctoral program includes experienced business law professionals, jurists, and lawyers. The program aims to empower them to empirically analyze the challenges they encounter in the global, contested, and uncertain context of their operations.
University of Milan
PhD in International and Public Law, Ethics and Economics for Sustainable Development - LEES
- Milan, Italy
- Online Italy + 1 more
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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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PhD Degrees in Law Studies
What are Law Studies?
Law studies are academic fields that focus on the legal system and its operation. Law studies cover a wide range of topics, including constitutional law, civil law, criminal law, and international law. Students who pursue law studies typically do so with the goal of becoming lawyers, but the skills and knowledge gained can be applied to a variety of careers.
Why Study Law?
There are many reasons why someone might choose to study law. For some, it is a way to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. For others, it is an opportunity to learn about the legal system and how it works or gain skills that can be applied in a variety of different careers. Some of the skills that law students learn include critical thinking, problem-solving, and research. These skills are not only useful for those who want to become lawyers, but for anyone who wants to work in a field where they will need to deal with complex issues or interpret information. In addition, law students also gain an understanding of the operation of the legal system, which can be helpful in a variety of different professions.
How to Study Law?
At the undergraduate level, law degrees typically take three or four years to complete and are generally taken in preparation for a graduate or professional qualification in law. During this time, students take a variety of courses that cover different aspects of the law. After completing an undergraduate law degree, many students go on to complete a graduate law degree, which can take an additional two or three years.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.