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9 Law Studies PhD degrees found
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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.
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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.
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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 London, School of Advanced Study
PhD at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance learning, On-Campus
English
Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. The areas covered by the Institute’s expertise cover a broad range of law, policy, and crime.
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University of Florence
PhD School in Legal Sciences
- Florence, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English, Italian
The PhD School in Legal Sciences includes the following tracks:
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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Doctoral Program in Social and Legal Sciences
- Madrid, Spain
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
Spanish
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The need for doctoral training for graduates in degrees related to the Social and Legal Sciences is defended both in the academic and professional fields, where the need to continue researching and advancing in knowledge, techniques and methods is confirmed, this training being doctoral the main way of training researchers.
Luiss PhD programs
Ph.D. in Law and Business
- Rome, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Italian, English
Luiss, as part of the consortium of GEM PhD School (of which it is an effective member from 2010, together with 17 European and extra-European institutions) has been recently awarded funding for the activation of 3 out of 16 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Joint Doctoral Network (MSCA-JD) PhD positions in the framework of the European program Horizon Europe.
University of Camerino the international School of Advanced Studies
Ph.D. in Legal and Social Sciences
- Camerino, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English, Italian
Area: Legal and Social Sciences
Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes
Interinstitutional doctoral program in architecture
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
Spanish
The PIDA is a postgraduate of high academic level, recognized by the National Postgraduate Program of Quality (PNPC) of the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) as Consolidated Program. It emerged in an alliance of Universities of the Center-West Region, which, uniting their resources and competences, today offer a program that reaches the highest quality standards, which is decisively contributed by its Basic Academic Core, made up of twenty- academic training, high level of qualification and great experience in the field of research in Architecture.
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A PhD is the highest degree in any field, and many people choose to earn it to be able to teach at a collegiate level. With a PhD, you become a leader in your field after spending many years studying and researching advanced topics such as specific areas of law.
What is a PhD in Law and Regulations? A PhD in Law and Regulations is advanced education that usually involves an intense research study into an area of interest, culminating in a dissertation that you actually defend before a panel of other PhDs in the field. You will have post-graduate classes in the law and work closely with a faculty advisor to advance your research in the right direction.
Earning a PhD takes many years of higher education, but it is well worth the time and effort. When you have those initials behind your name, it is immediate recognition of your dedication, perseverance and hard work. You will have in-depth knowledge into a field of study that makes you an expert.
The cost of a PhD will vary by college. Because you already have your master’s degree by the time you apply for a PhD, you may be able to work as an adjunct for the college or have opportunities for teaching fellowships to offset your costs. Earning your PhD can take three or more years, depending on the coursework you have going into the program and how long your dissertation takes.
With a PhD, you have many opportunities open to you, including teaching higher education at colleges and universities around the world. With your specialized research, you could consult with businesses and governments in the field of your expertise.
Open the doors you that you want to with a PhD in Law and Regulations. Take steps to further your education and become a leader. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.