Doctor of Philosophy in Law

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Law is a research degree that enables candidates to make substantial contributions to the field of law. The program typically takes four years for full-time students and eight years for part-time students. Candidates conduct research and submit a written thesis or artifact with an accompanying exegesis. Graduates may pursue careers as researchers, academics, consultants, or policy advisors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Law is a research degree that enables candidates to make substantial and original contributions to the discipline or profession of law.
• Research projects undertaken as part of the program may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental, and/or creative.

Outline:

• The Doctor of Philosophy in Law program generally takes four years to complete for full-time students and eight years for part-time students.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Law program may pursue careers as researchers, academics, consultants in government, industry, or not-for-profit organizations, or policy advisors.