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MPhil/PhD fees and scholarships

Find out more about fees, funding and scholarship opportunities for the MPhil/PhD programme at UCL Laws.

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Fees and finance

Tuition fees cover all elements of your tuition, registration and examination. If applicable, any additional research expenses will be specified on your formal offer of admission.

Full details of the tuition fees for each academic year can be found under the fee schedule pages of the UCL Current Students website.

Tuition fees for subsequent years are subject to increase. You should make provision for such increases and this is implicit in accepting the offer of a place at UCL.

You must pay at least 50% of your tuition fee before or at enrolment to be fully enrolled, or provide a letter of sponsorship indicating who should be invoiced for your fee.

Tuition fees for 2025 entry

(As a guide) UCL’s tuition fees for UK students registered on graduate research programmes at UCL Laws for 2024-25 are £6,035 for full-time students, and £3,015 for part-time students. These will likely increase for 2025-26.

(as a guide) UCL’s tuition fees for international students registered on graduate research programmes at UCL Laws are £25,900 for full-time students and £12,950 for part-time students for the academic year 2024-25. These will likely increase for 2025-26.

Tuition fees for 2025-26 may increase. Further information relating to on tuition fees can be found in the fees and funding section of the UCL Current Students website .

Living costs

As well as your tuition fees, you will also need to think about how you are going to meet your living costs – accommodation, food and travel, as well as other costs associated with your studies and everyday life.

Find more information about living costs and managing your money on the UCL Prospective Students website .

Funding and scholarships

There are a number of different scholarships available to fund your PhD. All are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and are competitive. An application for a place on the PhD programme should precede any application for funding.

Each requires a different application process and deadline so please do read the following information carefully and adhere to the deadlines specified. No late applications will be accepted.

Please see also the UCL guidance on Funding for students on postgraduate research courses , which provides information on other possible funding sources.

Annual Scholarship opportunities

These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, research potential and research area. Candidates must have an outstanding academic track record, an excellent research proposal and strong references as competition for these scholarships is high. Financial need is not an essential criterion but will be taken into account in tie-break cases, namely when there are two equally well qualified candidates on the basis of academic excellence.

A UCL Laws FRS covers the cost of tuition fees, plus a maintenance stipend per annum for full time study. The annual stipend for 2024-25 (as a guide) is £21,337. Costs are pro-rated for part-time students.

Awards are made initially for one year but will be renewed for a second year, subject to satisfactory completion of studies during your first year. They will be renewed for a third year, provided the student has been upgraded to full PhD status and continues to make satisfactory progress in the programme.

How To Apply:

All successful applicants to the UCL Laws PhD programme are automatically considered for our prestigious Faculty Research Scholarships (FRS), awarded directly by the Faculty. There is no separate application form that needs to be completed.

To be considered for the scholarship candidates must apply for the PhD programme by 18th November 2024. Further details about applications are available here .

Four Faculty Research Scholarships, named after distinguished legal figures associated with the Faculty, are typically available each year:

Orme Scholarship : Eliza Orme was the first woman to earn a law degree in England, graduating from UCL with an LLB in 1888. This followed UCL’s groundbreaking decision to become the first UK university to permit women on an equal footing to men, in 1878. While women at the time were not permitted to qualify as a barrister or solicitor, Orme made a career drafting legal documents from her office in Chancery Lane. She was also involved in the National Society for Women’s Suffrage.
Lawrence Scholarship : Reina Lawrence was London’s first woman councillor. After receiving her LLB from UCL in 1893, Lawrence served on the Hampstead Distress Committee, helping the unemployed, before the Qualification of Women Act 1907 opened the way for female candidates in council elections. Lawrence stood for Hampstead Borough Council and was elected for the Belsize Ward with a large majority.
Clarke Scholarship : Ellis Clarke graduated from UCL Laws in 1940, being called to the Bar at Gray’s Inn the following year. Clarke returned to his native Trinidad and Tobago and served as a lawyer and, following that country’s independence from Britain, in a number of government posts including Ambassador to the United States and Ambassador to the UN. Knighted in 1963, Sir Ellis was instrumental in drafting a new republican constitution for Trinidad and Tobago and following its adoption was appointed President, serving in that capacity from 1976 to 1987.
Elias Scholarship : Taslim Olawale Elias graduated from UCL with an LLB in 1946, being called to the bar at the Inner Temple the following year. Elias completed his LLM and PhD at UCL, becoming the first African to earn a PhD in Law from the University of London in 1949. In the run up to Nigerian independence in 1960, Elias played a key role in drafting the constitution and on its adoption was appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice. In 1972 he became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and served in a number of important international roles including Chairman of the UN International Law Commission, and helping to draft the Constitutions of the Congo and the Organisation of African Unity (forerunner to the African Union). In 1976 he was appointed a judge at the International Court of Justice in the Hague, becoming its President in 1982.

The UCL Faculty of Laws offers UCL Laws Research Opportunity Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, research potential and research area. Candidates must have an outstanding academic track record and excellent research proposal. Financial need is an essential criterion for this award. It is a condition for eligibility for these scholarships that candidates qualify for ‘UK fee status’ as defined here by UCL, and are domiciled in the UK.

A UCL Laws Research Opportunity Scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees, plus a maintenance stipend per annum for full time study. The annual stipend for 2024-25 (as a guide) is £21,237. Costs are pro-rated for part-time students.

How To Apply:

There is not a separate application form for this scholarship, and all applicants successful at interview will be given the option to provide financial information in order to be considered for the UCL Laws Research Opportunity Scholarship.

To be considered for the scholarship candidates must apply for the PhD programme by 18th November 2024. Further details about applications are available here .

The UCL Faculty of Laws offers UCL Laws BAME Research Opportunity Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, research potential and research area. Candidates must have an outstanding academic track record and excellent research proposal. Financial need is an essential criterion for the scholarship. It is a condition for eligibility for these scholarships that candidates qualify for ‘UK fee status’ as defined here by UCL and are domiciled in the UK. The scholarship is only available to ethnic groups currently underrepresented as academic staff members in Law Schools at Russell Group Universities. The Faculty will make an assessment of which groups are currently underrepresented using the latest HESA and National Census data. A UCL Laws Research Opportunity Scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees, plus a maintenance stipend per annum for full time study. The annual stipend for 2024-25 (as a guide) is £21,237. Costs are calculated pro rata for part-time students. Awards are made initially for one year but will be renewed for a second year, subject to satisfactory completion of studies during your first year. They will be renewed for a third year, provided the student has been upgraded to full PhD status and continues to make satisfactory progress in the programme.

There is not a separate application form for this scholarship, and all applicants successful at interview will be given the option to provide the personal information required in order to be considered for the UCL Laws BAME Research Opportunity Scholarship.

To be considered for the scholarship candidates must apply for the PhD programme by 18yh November 2024. Further details about applications are available here .

The UCL Laws Institute of Brand and Innovation Law is offering a scholarship in 2025-26. The scholarship will fund one PhD student to undertake research in the field of Intellectual Property, and will provide a stipend of at least £21,237 per year for 3 years. Fees at the Home rate are covered (the scholarship is open to international students as well; if successful, an international student would receive a discount on the international fees equivalent to the value of the Home fees, and would need to cover the difference with their own funds).

The Institute of Brand and Innovation Law would like to thank its sponsors for their generosity, which has made this scholarship possible. Details of IBIL's sponsors can be found on our website.

All applicants to the UCL Laws PhD Programme in the field of Intellectual Property will be considered for the scholarship. There is no separate application form.

One scholarship worth £1,000 is available for prospective or current MPhil/PhD research students at UCL Laws. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and research potential, taking into account the availability of other sources of funding.

All successful applicants to the UCL Laws PhD programme are automatically considered for the Joseph Hume Scholarship, awarded directly by the Faculty. There is no separate application form.

To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must apply for the PhD programme by 18th November 2024. Further details about applications are available here .

UCL Research Excellence Scholarships (RES) aim to attract high-quality students to undertake postgraduate research at UCL. The university usually awards approximately 40 UCL RES annually to prospective and current UCL research students from any country. These are highly competitive scholarships and are awarded only to the most outstanding potential and existing research students from all UCL departments and faculties.

The scholarships consist of tuition fees (for home or overseas students) plus a maintenance stipend of at least £21,237 for full-time study (benefits are calculated 'pro rata' for part-time students). The scholarship also includes additional support for research costs of up to £1,200 per year for the stated duration of the programme. Awards are normally tenable for years 1, 2, and 3 of a full-time research degree programme (or years 1-5 of a part-time programme), subject to annual review and renewal.

All further information and required materials for application can be found online here . There is a separate application form which must be sent to [email protected] . You must also have applied to the PhD programme by 18th November 2024 . The RES application documents can be submitted later though - by a date to be confirmed in January 2025. Further details about applications are available here .

We are partnered with the AHRC-funded London Arts & Humanities Doctoral Training Partnership. These are studentships that normally cover fees and maintenance allowance (stipend).

Candidates should be aware that the LAHP studentship competition is a twin-track process, and they will need to:

Apply first for a place on the UCL Faculty of Laws PhD programme by 18th November 2024; and
Apply separately and directly to LAHP to their Open Competition Studentship .

The application window for LAHP Studentships opens in December 2024 (precise date tbc).The application process for these Studentships is run entirely by LAHP. UCL's Faculty of Laws is not involved in the process at all. If you are intending to apply for an LAHP studentship, please make note of this on your online application form when you apply for a place on the PhD programme.

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Fully Funded JD and PhD Programs In Law

Last updated February 28, 2022

Next in my series on How To Fully Fund Your PhD , I provide a list below of universities that offer full funding to all students admitted to their doctoral programs and joint PHD-JD programs in law and justice studies.

When seeking funding for the 4-6 years of your doctoral studies, it is ideal to be accepted to programs offering full funding to all admitted students. When a university indicates that they provide full funding to their PhD students, in most cases this means they provide each admitted doctoral student full tuition and a stipend for living expenses for the four to six year duration of the student’s doctoral studies. Not all universities provide full funding to their doctoral students, so be sure to research the financial aid offerings of all the potential PhD programs in your academic field, including small and lesser-known schools both in the U.S. and abroad.

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University of Arizona, Duel PhD-JD in Philosophy and Law (Tucson, Arizona): Most students in the doctoral program receive financial assistance in the form of fellowships, teaching assistantships, and/or research assistantships.

Arizona State University, PhD in Justice Studies (Tempe, AZ): Each year we aim to admit the number of doctoral students who can be fully funded with graduate fellowships and teaching and research assistantships. These awards cover your tuition, health insurance, and also carry a stipend.

University of California, Joint PhD-JD in Philosophy and Law (Los Angeles, CA): All admitted students receive two years of fellowship support. Fellowships cover living expenses, university fees, health insurance, and out-of-state tuition if needed. The university awards some multi-year fellowships to highly qualified students. In years when students do not receive fellowship support, they are awarded teaching assistantships that provide a salary and cover university fees and health insurance. Summer teaching may also be available.

University of Chicago Booth, Joint PhD-JD in Business and Law (Chicago, IL): All admitted Ph.D. students at Chicago Booth enjoy generous financial assistance consisting of a tuition grant, a stipend, student health insurance, a computer or computer subsidy, and access to research and travel funding. Ph.D. stipend is $43,500 per year. During your third and fourth years in the Ph.D. program, you are guaranteed the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant.

Columbia University JD-PhD Program (New York, NY): During the GSAS portion of the JD/PhD program, students will receive funding as a GSAS doctoral student, multi-year support consists of a combination of fellowships and teaching or research assistantships.

Northwestern University, PhD-JD in Law (Chicago, IL): Northwestern offers the most financially generous JD-PhD program in the country, typically providing full funding—including tuition and living expenses—for six academic years and three summers, for up to five students per year.

University of Miami School of Law, Joint J.D./Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy (Coral Gables, FL): Students will receive 4 years’ worth of stipends and tuition waivers from the ECS program for their Ph.D. work, with the obligation to serve as a Teaching Assistant for 1 year out of the 4. The Law School will provide a $25,000 tuition scholarship for the first year in Law School.

University of North Carolina Center for Media Law and Policy, Duel JD-PhD in Law, Media and Communication (Chapel Hill, NC): Both the UNC School of Law and School of Media and Journalism provide scholarships and other funding including writing competitions, employment assistance, and summer grants to students who have an interest in media law and policy. Scholarships at the School of Media and Journalism are available to all students.

Vanderbilt University, PhD in Law and Economics (Nashville, TN): Law and economics students are fully funded by a competitive package of fellowship support covering both tuition and stipend.

Yale University, PhD in Law (New Haven, CT): Law Ph.D. students will receive a full-tuition fellowship, and a stipend at an amount set by the Graduate School (for the 2019-1920 academic year, this will be $43,300), Yale Basic Health coverage, and a Health Award covering the cost of hospitalization and specialty coverage.

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Top 10 Best PhD in Law Programs [2024]

A PhD in law is an advanced qualification that will make you a true legal expert. You can use that credential to work as a legal research scholar or teach at a post-secondary level. This is not only a prestigious career path but also a lucrative one — today’s law PhD holders have an average salary of $93,000.

Today’s law schools emphasize an interdisciplinary approach to legal education, equipping students to work in a diverse range of fields.

Interested in an advanced criminal justice career? Below we’ll cover the top PhD in law programs, universities, and what you need to know before pursuing a doctorate in law.

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Top PhD in Law Programs

Yale university, law school.

Yale University’s Law School ranks first in the nation, with its 20 legal clinics offering an immersive experience for students. This PhD program has a purely academic focus. To qualify for admission, you’ll need to already have a JD (Juris Doctor) degree. If accepted, you’ll be able to benefit from Yale Law School’s acclaimed “Yale Teaching Program.”

Courses: Criminal law & administration, international human rights, and complex civil litigation.
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Tuition: Fully funded
Financial aid: Full tuition coverage, health insurance, and stipend.
Acceptance rate: 7%
Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Stanford University

Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD)

Stanford University is another highly acclaimed institution in the field of law education with a tough admissions process. Only a few exceptionally gifted students with an international JD or LLB or a SPILS (Stanford Program in International Legal Studies) qualification are accepted into this program every year. The program has an emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach to law.

Courses: Advanced antitrust, current issues in business law, and reinventing American criminal justice systems.
Credits: 44 units
Duration: 4 years
Tuition : $64,350 per year
Financial aid: Scholarships, fellowships, grants, assistantships, federal work-study, and loans.
Acceptance rate: 5%
Location: Stanford, California

The University of Chicago, The Law School

Doctor of Jurisprudence (JSD)

The Law School of the University of Chicago is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to teaching and cross-lists its courses with other departments. The faculty include philosophers, political scientists, historians, and law scholars. Students also have the option to pursue a Doctorate in Comparative Law (D.Comp.L.) instead of a JSD if they wish.

Courses: Antitrust & intellectual property, civil rights clinic: police accountability, and American legal history.
Duration: 5 years
Tuition : $7,647 per year
Financial aid: Full tuition scholarship, fellowship, and health insurance.
Acceptance rate: 7%
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Columbia University, Law School

JSD Program

The Columbia Law School emphasizes experiential learning with law clinics, moot courts, and externships, offering opportunities for innovative education and valuable intellectual exchange. Students can conduct independent research with the help of their faculty advisors and they need to submit a DPR (Dissertation Progress Report) at the end of each year.

Courses: Intellectual property & technology, international & comparative law, and law of the workplace.
Duration: 5-6 years
Tuition : $75,572 per year
Financial aid: Grants, loans, and first child allowance.
Location: New York City, New York

Harvard University, Law School

Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)

Harvard University is one of the world’s most famous centers for education, and its Law School is equally renowned. The school has a unique grading system that uses the classifications honors, pass, low-pass, and fail. This flexible SJD program allows students to design their own study plan and choose faculty supervisors for independent research.

Courses: Advanced comparative perspectives on US law, environmental justice, and strategic litigation & immigration advocacy.
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Tuition : $67,720 per year
Financial aid: Scholarships, grants, and loans.
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

The University of Pennsylvania, Carey Law School

Doctor of Science of Law (SJD)

Carey Law School’s curricula cut across disciplinary and international lines to create law experts in every field, including business, health, technology, education, and social work. For admission to the Carey Law School PhD, you must already hold an LLM or JD from the same school or an institution of similar standing.

Courses: Privacy & racial justice, appellate advocacy, and disability law.
Tuition : Refer tuition page
Financial aid: Full tuition, stipend, health insurance, and scholarships.
Acceptance rate: 9%
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

The University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law is one of the country’s most affordable top-tier law schools. This PhD law degree offers the choice of two concentrations: International Trade & Business Law, and Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy.

Courses: International business & investment structuring, federal Indian law, and trusts & estates.
Duration: 3-5 years
Tuition and fees : $26,000 per year
Financial aid: Scholarships, federal work-study, loans, veteran benefits, and fellowships.
Acceptance rate: 85%
Location: Tucson, Arizona

The University of Texas at Dallas, School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology

The University of Texas’ School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences creates professionals capable of dealing with modern issues like risk management, political violence, social inequality, healthcare, and international trade & conflict resolution. You’ll need a bachelor’s in criminology or a related discipline to apply for this PhD in criminology.

Courses: Advances in criminology theory, evidence-based crime prevention, and regression & multivariate analysis.
Credits: 75 semester credit hours
Financial aid: Scholarships, grants, and loans.
Acceptance rate: 79%
Location: Richardson, Texas

Abraham Lincoln University, School of Law

Juris Doctor (JD)

This school was founded with to provide affordable education to working professionals who cannot attend regular law school. This doctorate in law is a flexible JD degree that can be completed entirely online through the university’s high-level education technology.

Courses: Criminal law, civil procedure, and wills & trusts.
Delivery: Online
Tuition : $10,100 per year
Acceptance rate: 90.3%
Location: Glendale, California

Walden University

Online PhD in Criminal Justice

Walden University aims to help working professionals pursue advanced degrees and has been ranked #1 in research doctorates for African-American students. This program was one of the first online doctorates in criminal justice and allows students to explore national and international issues in criminal justice administration with a dual emphasis on contemporary theory and practice.

Courses: History & contemporary issues in criminal justice, policy & analysis in criminal justice systems, and research theory, design & methods.
Credits: 77 quarter credits
Tuition : $636 per quarter hour
Financial aid: Grants, scholarships, loans, and veteran benefits.
Acceptance rate: 100%
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

What Do You Need to Get a PhD in Law?

The exact requirements vary depending on the program, but you’ll typically need a LLB, LLM, or JD as a basic prerequisite.

As part of the admission process, you usually need to submit:

Academic transcripts from previous studies
Personal essay and/or research proposal
Recommendation letters

To earn your doctorate, you’ll have to complete coursework, qualifying examinations, and usually a dissertation to a high standard.

Preparing for a Law Doctorate Program

The best PhD in legal studies programs are competitive, so it’s important to start preparing early. Keep up to date on developments in the field and research the best universities that offer your preferred specialization.

Look into leading faculty members in your areas of interest, and network by joining relevant professional communities. Once you’ve decided on your dream program, check admission requirements to prepare the strongest possible application.

Things to Consider When Choosing a Law PhD Program

Choosing the best law PhD program will depend on a range of factors, including your passions and interests. However, there are a few general factors that are essential for everyone deciding on a law school for their PhD to consider:

Location: First, a school close by could save you on accommodation costs. But that’s not the only location consideration. You should look at your school destination for evidence of a booming legal or education industry. For example, New York is a hub for business, while Boston is known as a center for technology.
Cost and funding: Ensure the program costs align with your budget and explore financial aid opportunities.
Specialization: Some schools offer unique specializations like social justice, law and economics, and international law. Choose a program with a focus on your preferred specialization.
Faculty: The university’s reputation is important, but its faculty credentials are equally critical. Explore faculty backgrounds by researching published papers and social media profiles like LinkedIn.
Class sizes: Smaller class sizes mean better one-on-one attention; however, a larger cohort offers better networking opportunities.
Placement support: What happens after graduation? Are you on the hook for finding a job on your own, or does the school offer placement options? Find out where alumni are employed to get an idea.

Why Get a Doctorate in Law?

A doctorate degree in law will allow you to pursue roles in the legal field as a scholar, researcher, or academic, and build a worthwhile career.

Several candidates apply for admission to PhD in jurisprudence programs every academic year, but top law schools have low acceptance rates, and only a few are accepted. For example, Harvard only has around 70 SJD students while hundreds or thousands may apply. Therefore, with this qualification, you’ll belong to an exclusive group of in-demand professionals.

Jobs for PhD in Law Degree Holders

Here are some common roles for PhD holders in law with the average annual salaries for each:

General Counsel ($170,183 )
Staff Attorney ($71,106 )
Professor of Law ( $131,926 )
Project Manager ( $76,264 )
Senior Research Associate ( $75,029 )

Course Costs

The cost greatly depends on where you study, but prestigious law schools can charge annual tuition of around $65,000. Once you factor in living expenses, books, and facility fees, the total cost can add up to around $100,000 a year. However, you can find programs with tuition and fees for as little as $7,500 a year. Moreover, most top institutions offer full-tuition scholarships, stipends, and similar financial aid that cover almost all of your expenses.

Course Length

Typically, a PhD in law takes 3-5 years to complete. However, most programs will give you extra time to complete your doctorate if needed.

Skills You’ll Gain through a PhD in Law

Aside from giving you in-depth and expansive legal knowledge, PhD in law programs can also help you develop the following skills:

Communication
Presentation
Critical Thinking
Project Management
Problem Solving

Key Takeaways

A PhD in law is an excellent choice for legal professionals seeking a career in research or academia. While a JD or Juris Doctor is equivalent to a PhD, the former equips you to become a law practitioner.

On the other hand, if you want to teach at a post-secondary level or conduct further legal research, you will need a PhD. Prepare early and choose a program that will best help you to achieve your career goals.

For more law education advice, take a look at our guide on the best master’s in criminal justice programs , or weigh up your options with the highest-paying PhDs .

PhD in Law FAQs

What is a phd in law called.

A PhD in law is usually called a Doctor of Law or Doctor of Laws. Some universities offer a JD (Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence) degree, while others offer SJD (Doctor of Juridical Science) or JSD (Doctor of Science in Jurisprudence) programs.

Is a PhD in Law the Same as a JD?

A JD (Juris Doctor) degree is suitable for anyone who wants to practice as a licensed legal professional. These programs usually take three years to complete and are mostly coursework-focused.

On the other hand, a PhD in law may take 5-6 years to complete and usually involves a dissertation or major research project. If your aim is professional research or a job in academia in the discipline rather than practicing law, a PhD is better for you.

What is the Highest Degree in Law?

A PhD in law is generally considered the most advanced law degree. While some universities call it by other names, such as SJD (Doctor of Juridical Science) or JSD (Doctor of Jurisprudence degree), this is essentially the same thing.

How Long is a PhD in Law?

PhD Law programs typically take 3-5 years to complete. You may take longer for individual reasons, such as if you choose to study part-time.

What Does a PhD in Law Do?

A PhD in law will equip you to work in legal research or academia.

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PhD in Law in USA: Deadlines, Eligibility, Fees, Job Opportunities, ROI

Veda Burman

| Updated On - May 27, 2024

Degree Types: Ph.D. in Law in USA is also available as a Juris Doctor (J.D.) program.
Upcoming Deadlines: Admission deadlines for Ph.D. in Law in majority of the US universities are within December 2024 and July 2025. The early application deadlines are in November 2024.
Employment Growth: In USA, employment of Lawyers is projected to grow by 8% from 2022 to 2032. About 39,100 annual job openings for lawyers are projected by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
High Paying Jobs: The median annual salary for Lawyers in USA was 145,760 USD (1.21 crore INR), according to the latest report by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Ph.D. in Law in USA is a full-time doctoral level program, offered in 3–5 years. The program is structured to prepare legal scholars and teachers producing substantial academic research. For admission to PhD in Law in USA, international students require an L.L.M degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (85%). International students should also be prepared with supporting documents like:

Competitive GRE or LSAT score
TOEFL iBT: 79
Writing samples
Dissertation proposal (8-10 pages)
Proof of finance availability
US student visa

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Top Universities for PhD in Law in USA

USA is home to 3 of the top 10 universities for PhD in Law program in the world, according to QS WUR by Subject, 2024: Law and Legal Studies. Some top universities offering PhD in Law in USA for Indian students and their corresponding details are as follows:

QS WUR by Subject 2024: Law and Legal Studies	Universities	Deadlines	Annual Tuition Fees (USD)
#4	Yale University	December 15, 2024	74,044
#5	Stanford University	February 15, 2025	74,475
#8	Columbia University	February 2025	78,444
#29	University of Pennsylvania	Fall 2025: December 15, 2024	74,688
#=68	Northwestern University	Early Decision: November 15, 2024 \| Final Deadline: February 15, 2025	76,704
#101-150	University of Washington	April 1, 2025	55,617
#251-300	Ohio State University	March 31, 2025	50,028
-	University of South Florida	January 15, 2025	15,863
-	University of New Mexico	July 15, 2025	44,203
-	University of Iowa	Fall: May 1, 2025	22,140

Why Study PhD in Law in USA?

USA is one of the best places to study doctoral programs in Law and Juridical Science. Here are some of the benefits of pursuing PhD in Law in USA:

Variety of Programs: In USA, you get the opportunity to pursue various PhD programs in Law. PhD in International Law in USA is available across a few institutes like Liberty University , and Florida State University. You can earn a JD certificate in Intellectual Property Law in USA at The University of Utah.
Fellowships: Although fellowships for PhD in Law in USA are rare, but students can get up to 28,000 USD (23.32 lakhs INR) per year through fellowships. This can reduce a good part of the financial burden.
Growing Employment Opportunities: According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Lawyers in USA is projected to grow by 8% from 2022 to 2032. This will lead to the opening of 39,100 jobs per year for lawyers, reflecting abundant employment opportunities.

Admission to PhD in Law in USA

The admission requirements for PhD in Law depends on the universities in USA. The eligibility criteria for PhD in law in USA for international students are as follows:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or L.L.M
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (85%)
GRE/LSAT scores
TOEFL iBT - 79 minimum
IELTS - 6.5 to 7

Additional Requirements: The supporting documents required for admission to Law PhD programs in USA or related programs are as follows:

Official transcripts
Statement of purpose ( SOP )
Dissertation proposal (8-10 pages on research plan)
2-3 Strong LORs
Proof of financial support

US Student Visa Application

Securing a US student visa for studying Law is very tough, due to the clear immigrant intent. To apply for a US student visa for PhD in Law in USA, you require the following documents:

Academic transcripts and mark sheets in English
Confirmation page of form DS-160
SEVIS fee payment receipt
Standardized test scores
Your recent photo
Valid passport
Proof of genuine intent to leave USA after education
Proof of availability of sufficient finances to stay and study in USA
Form I-20 , signed by the candidate and an official of the SEVP-approved school

PhD in Law in USA Cost

The cost of pursuing PhD in Law in USA includes tuition fee, and living expenses. The international tuition fees range up to 78,444 USD (65.32 lakhs INR) in institutes like Columbia University. This is why, you should consider your budget as a factor while choosing universities for PhD in Law in USA . Details of the tuition fees and living expenses are as follows:

Tuition Fees for PhD in Law in USA

The tuition fees for PhD in Law in USA can range anywhere between 15,863 and 78,444 USD (13.20 and 65.32 lakhs INR). The affordable universities offering PhD in Law in USA are, University of South Florida, Tampa; Kansas State University, and University of Iowa, among others. A comparison of the tuition fees for PhD in Law in USA across some renowned universities is provided below:

Cost of Living in USA

The cost of living in USA for international students range between 15,700 and 22,200 USD (13.07 and 18.48 lakhs INR). A breakdown of the estimated annual cost of living in USA for international students is provided in the following table:

Expense Type	Cost Per Year (USD)	Equivalent Annual Cost for Indians (INR)
Accommodation	9,800 to 11,100	8.16 to 9.24 lakhs
Food	3,000 to 7,200	2.49 to 5.99 lakhs
Utilities (Gas, electricity, water)	1,200 to 1,800	99.962 to 1.5 lakhs
Clothing	500	41,653
Transport	300 to 700	24,992 to 58,314
Miscellaneous	900	74,976
TOTAL	15,700 to 22,200	13.07 to 18.48 lakhs

Scholarships for PhD in Law in USA

Universities in USA for PhD in Law offer up to 28,000 USD (23.32 lakhs INR) per year as fellowships. Fully funded PhD programs in Law in USA for international students are rare, but available. Besides, there are various scholarships in USA that can assist you financially to complete your PhD in Law in USA. Some popular scholarships are provided below:

Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria	Award Value
	Indian students applying for a master's or Ph.D. with a good 1st degree from a recognized university and under the age of 30	Maximum of 100,000 USD covering the full tuition fees, one-way travel allowance, living expenses, and health insurance.
	Graduate students, young professionals, and artists	Tuition, airfare, living stipend, health insurance
	Non-American women who have applied for advanced studies in any university in USA	12,500 USD
	Earned bachelor's degree in January 2016 or later	Fellowship for up to 3 years of tuition, travel stipend, stipend for living, and academic expenses.

PhD in Law in USA Job Opportunities

The average salary after PhD in Law is reportedly 80,000 USD per year (66.61 lakhs INR). According to the latest report by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lawyers in USA earn 145,760 USD (1.21 crore INR) per annum as median salary. Some professions pursued by students after PhD in Law in USA and their corresponding salaries are as follows:

Job Title	Average Annual Salary (USD)	Equivalent Salary for Indians (INR)
Middle School Teacher	72,445	60.32 lakhs
Performance Manager	112,040	93.30 lakhs
Professor of Law	105,930	88.21 lakhs
Staff Attorney	83,680	69.68 lakhs

PhD in Law in USA Return on Investment

A comparison between the tuition fees for PhD in Law in USA across some top universities and the average tuition fees is provided below:

University	Annual Tuition Fees (USD)	Annual Average Salary of Graduates (USD)
Columbia University	78,444	92,000
Northwestern University	76,704	89,000
University of Pennsylvania	74,688	94,000
Stanford University	74,475	117,000
Yale University	74,044	97,000
University of Washington	55,617	87,000
Ohio State University	50,028	77,000
University of New Mexico	44,203	75,000
University of Iowa	22,140	74,000
University of South Florida	15,863	73,000

A graphical representation of the return on investment is provided below:

The Legal Department of USA is very strong with an increasing demand for law and legal professionals. With a plethora of top universities delivering doctoral level education in Law, USA gives you an abundance of higher educational opportunities in this field. The high paying professions with an average salary of 80,000 USD per year (66.61 lakhs INR), demonstrates the exceptional return on investment for PhD in Law in USA. Getting a US study visa for Law programs is very tough due to immigrant intent. If you can secure a F1 visa , USA is a highly recommended destination for Law and Legal Studies in doctoral level.

Ques. What are the best universities for PhD in Law in USA?

Ans . Some of the top universities offering PhD in Law in USA and their rankings according to QS WUR by Subject 2024: Law and Legal Studies are as follows:

Universities	QS WUR by Subject 2024: Law and Legal Studies
Yale University	#4
Stanford University	#5
Columbia University	#8
University of Pennsylvania	#29
Northwestern University	#=68
University of Washington	#101-150
Ohio State University	#251-300

Ques. How much is the tuition fee for PhD in Law in USA?

Ans . Tuition fees across some of the best US universities for PhD in Law in USA are as follows:

Universities	Annual Tuition Fees (USD)	Equivalent Tuition Fee for Indians (INR)
Yale University	74,044	61.65 lakhs
Stanford University	74,475	62.01 lakhs
Columbia University	78,444	65.31 lakhs
University of Pennsylvania	74,688	62.19 lakhs
Northwestern University	76,704	63.87 lakhs
University of Washington	55,617	46.31 lakhs
Ohio State University	50,028	41.66 lakhs
University of South Florida	15,863	13.21 lakhs
University of New Mexico	44,203	36.81 lakhs
University of Iowa	22,140	18.43 lakhs

Ques: How many years is a Ph.D. in Law in USA?

Ans . PhD in Law in USA is a 3 to 5 years long program. The program often includes 3 academic years and 2 summers in residence.

Ques. Is it hard to get into PhD in Law in USA?

Ans . Yes, as an international student, securing a US student visa for PhD in Law in USA is the most difficult task. As there is clear intention of immigration after pursuing this program, hence, chances of US student visa rejection are quite high. Besides, you need a strong background with a GPA of 3.0/4 (85%) or above in previous academic years to secure admission to the program.

Ques. Do law PhD students in USA get paid?

Ans . Although some universities in USA offer fellowships of up to 28,000 USD (23.32 lakhs INR) per year, it is hard to gain financial support for PhD in USA. Part time jobs in USA are an option to earn some pocket money, but it will not be enough to fund your tuition fees and living expenses. Besides, the hard work and determination required for PhD in Law in USA will not provide much room to you for work-study opportunities.

Ques. Is PhD in Law in USA worth it?

Ans . PhD in Law is the highest degree available in the Law field. Availing such a degree from the most academically advanced country like USA is an added advantage. The program will open doors of a range of professional opportunities to you. You can perform in-depth research on a specific topic in Law and prepare for careers as legal scholars and teachers.

Ques. How much can I earn after PhD in Law in USA?

Ans . According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary of lawyers in USA is 145,760 USD (1.21 crore INR) per year. Furthermore, the average salary after PhD in Law in USA is reportedly 80,000 USD per year (66.61 lakhs INR), demonstrating a high return on investment. The average salary across some commonly pursued professions after PhD in Law in USA are as follows:

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The PhD in Law is designed to provide advanced training for outstanding graduate students who have already obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) degree or its equivalent. The PhD is a research-intensive degree that prepares graduates for opportunities in law teaching, legal research, policy development, public and governmental service, and the practice of law.

The degree requirements include course work, comprehensive exams, a dissertation proposal and defence, a dissertation, and an oral dissertation exam. Working closely with a supervising faculty member, a student in the PhD program is expected to produce a book-length piece of original legal scholarship and of publishable quality.

The PhD provides an opportunity for focused study in a chosen field of law. It does not, of itself, qualify a holder for entry to the legal profession in British Columbia or any other certification for legal practice.

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Admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

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Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Prior degree requirements.

Completion of either an LLB or JD and a Masters degree.

Document Requirements

Additionally to the required documents please submit: C.V. or resume Dissertation Proposal: PhD degrees in the Allard School of Law at UBC are dissertation-based degrees involving original research. Dissertation (PhD) proposals form an important part of the admissions process and help to guide the assignment of supervisors and supervisory committees. A proposal should outline a research project that could reasonably lead to a dissertation that makes an original scholarly contribution in the chosen field of legal study. The PhD dissertation proposal is approximately 10 pages (2,500 words), excluding bibliography. Clarity of expression is important. Please upload your thesis proposal under "Writing Sample". List of possible thesis supervisors: All applicants must submit a list indicating your first and second choice for a thesis supervisor, this list should be uploaded to your application form. There is no need to secure a thesis supervisor nor is it is necessary to contact potential thesis supervisors prior to submission of an application as many faculty members prefer that applications are referred by the Graduate Committee for their review.

2) Meet Deadlines

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Deadline for the referees identified in the application for admission to submit references. See Letters of Reference for more information.

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All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

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Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PhD)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

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Research facilities.

Allard Hall, the home of the Peter A. Allard School of Law, was opened in 2011. The latest technology connects the Faculty with campuses, courthouses and offices around the world, and a new, state-of-the-art UBC Law Library serves as a vital academic hub for students and the legal community. Natural light, contemporary classroom designs, expanded student service spaces, a student forum space at the centre of the building, and new research spaces are all part of the new facility. The Law Library has a research collection of approximately 225,000 volumes.

Tuition & Financial Support

Fees	Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat	International
	$114.00	$168.25
Tuition *
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Tuition	$1,838.57	$3,230.06
Tuition (plus annual increase, usually 2%-5%)	$5,515.71	$9,690.18
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Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

1 student received Teaching Assistantships valued at $1,054.
2 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 2 students was $6,313.
10 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 10 students was $4,505.
20 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 20 students was $20,705.
8 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 8 students was $20,750.

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All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

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Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

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Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

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Career Outcomes

24 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 1 is in a non-salaried situation; for 1 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 22 graduates:

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Employer Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Applications	54	57	72	41	63
Offers	7	6	7	7	7
New Registrations	3	5	7	5	7
Total Enrolment	40	40	40	41	40

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Upcoming doctoral exams, wednesday, 21 august 2024 - 1:00pm, monday, 9 september 2024 - 9:00am.

Research Supervisors

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Affolder, Natasha (International Environmental Law, Biodiversity Law, Law and Sustainability)
Aloni, Erez (Law and legal practice; Law; Contracts; family law; law and sexuality)
Arbel, Efrat (Law and legal practice; Law; Constitutional law; Gender and Law; Legal and Critical Theory; Prison Law and Policy; Refugee Law; Tort Law)
Bakan, Joel Conrad (Constitutional Law, Legal Theory, Socio-Legal Studies)
Benedet, Janine (Law and legal practice; Penal Law; Labor Standards and Laws; Human Rights and Liberties, Collective Rights; prostitution and pornography; sexual abuse of girls; sexual harassment in employment and education; sexual violence against women)
Beswick, Samuel Peter (Private law; Common law; Comparative law; Torts, private obligations and product liability law; Legal theory, jurisprudence and legal interpretation; Law; Law and time; Limitations; Remedies; Tort Law; Restitution and unjust enrichment; Public authority liability)
Bhandar, Brenna (Law and legal practice; property law)
Biukovic, Ljiljana (Adaptation of international legal norms by national governments, the impact of regionalism on multilateral trade negotiations and the development of European Union Law,European union Law, International Trade Law, International Dispute Resolution, E-commerce, Comparative Law )
Cheng, Jie (Comparative Constitutional Law; Chinese Law and Governance; Hong Kong and Macau Basic Laws; Land Property Law; Information Law)
Christie, Gordon (Legal Theory, and trans-cultural tort law, Aboriginal law, Indigenous legal orders, Indigenous legal theory, Legal Theory and trans-cultural tort law)
Clifford, Robert (Aboriginal and Indigenous law)
Cui, Wei (Law and legal practice; Taxation; Law; Social Organization and Political Systems; Chinese administrative law; Chinese legislative system; law and development; Law and political economy; tax and development; tax policy)
Cunliffe, Emma (Women and the law, evidence, experts, courts and media, open justice, pathology and law, criminal law, SIDS, child homicide )
Dauvergne, Catherine (Immigration, Immigration Law, Refugee Law, Legal Theory, Globalization)
Duff, David (Tax Law Tax Policy Environmental Taxation Charities, Tax law and policy, environmental taxation, comparative and international taxation, and distributive justice)
Etxabe, Julen (Law and society; Literature and critical theory; History and philosophy of law and justice; Law and humanities; Legal Theory and Jurisprudence; Human Rights; Political Theory; Law and literature; Cultural Studies)
Flynn, Alexandra (Law and society; Municipal Law; Local Governance; property law; Administrative Law; Experiential legal education; Socio-Legal Studies; Law & Cities)
Ford, Cristie (Law and legal practice; Law; Regulation; Social, Economical and Political Impacts of Innovations; Laws, Standards and Regulation Impacts; Administrative Law; Ideological, Political, Economical and Social Environments of Social Transformations; Financial innovation and fintech; financial regulation; Legal innovation and law tech; regulation & governance theory; securities regulation; the legal profession; Innovation and the law)
Franks, Scott (Aboriginal and Indigenous law; Jurisprudence, legal theory, and critical studies; legal history; Legal methodology and interdisciplinary approaches)
Goldbach, Toby Susan (Law and legal practice; Political Culture, Society and Ideology; Procedural Law; Jurisprudence; Comparative Law; Dispute Resolution; Judicial Politics; law and development)
Goold, Benjamin (Law and legal practice; Law; Border Studies; Criminal Justice; Human Rights; migration; Privacy; security)
Gordon, Sara (Law and legal practice; Intersection of psychology and mental health with the criminal justice system; Criminal law and criminal justice; Health law and policy; Legal methodology and interdisciplinary approaches)
Grant, Isabel (Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Psychiatry and Law)
Harris, Douglas (Property law (except intellectual property law); Canadian history; property law; condominium law; legal history; Law & Cities)
Hastie, Bethany (Labour & Employment Law, Human Rights, Socio-Legal Studies, Access to Justice)

Doctoral Citations

Year	Citation
2024	Dr. Odionu's research focused on innovative international investment law reform approaches emerging from Africa. Drawing on those approaches, he developed a Global South-oriented reform framework that integrates foreign investment, sustainable development, and climate action. His findings present implications for the fight against climate change.
2023	Dr. Leslie examined how the Canadian federal government implements mortgage securitization in Canada. He found that the government provides support to banks and investors and takes risks affecting the Canadian public without meaningful public oversight. His research will assist in developing sound housing finance policy going forward.
2023	Dr. Nosek showed how corporations have leveraged a multi-pronged strategy to simultaneously expand their reach over public discourse on climate change while undermining important checks on influence over discourse, like public protest and government enforcement actions for false and misleading speech.
2022	Dr. Bateman examined the decision of the Roman Emperor Constantine to legislate Bishops into the role of judges in the Roman state. He argues that Constantine did this because of his first hand experience with bishops sitting on a panel of judges with them, and due to the fact the emperor wanted to rid the Roman courts of corruption.
2022	Dr. Maharaj's work examines the law on mitigation of damages for breach of contract by establishing a robust framework that explains how the doctrine applies, why it applies, when it applies, and what it actually demands of contracting parties in practice. It will benefit judges, legal counsels, and the wider scholarly community in private law.
2022	Dr. Ponomarenko studied the requirements the government must meet to justify a limitation of a Charter right. Currently, there is no judicial consensus on when these requirements must be strict and when they can be relaxed. Her dissertation examines this undertheorized body of jurisprudence and provides it with a principled theoretical basis.
2022	Dr. Aikenhead examined the Canadian criminal justice response to technology-facilitated intimate partner violence (TFIPV) through a review of recent case law. She identified concerns and gaps in the legal response from a feminist perspective. Her proposed legislative and policy reforms will assist victims of TFIPV in accessing justice.
2022	The law of negligence claims to deter accidental wrongdoers from causing harm. The mixed doctrinal and qualitative research in this dissertation suggest that in the law of negligence in Canada, deterrence is largely illusory. Potential wrongdoers are so well protected by liability insurance that there is little inclination to avoid causing harm.
2021	Dr. Sankey studied legal processes developed by Squamish Nation for land use planning and environmental assessment of natural gas projects. Her research finds that in developing policy aimed at reconciliation, Canadian governments will learn much by shifting their focus away from principles of consultation defined by Canadian courts, toward processes for achieving consent established by Indigenous nations.
2021	Dr. Dzah studied how Africa influences and is influenced by the concept of sustainable development. He argued that ethics and customary and Indigenous norms can revitalise the legal dimensions of this concept. He proposed ecological law as a new way to theorise and implement sustainable development and to reorganise links between society and nature.

Sample Thesis Submissions

Democracy discourse in peacebuilding : the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission on Sierra Leone
Sustainable development : Africa's hidden and not-so-hidden contribution to its law, politics, and history
Africanization of international investment law : reconciling sustainable development, climate action, and foreign investment in the global south
Rethinking the Antarctic governance and legal framework through the creation of an international legal framework for mining operations in Antarctica
Overlapping criminal offences and gendered violence : what is overlap and when is it part of the problem of overcriminalisation?
Climate discourse polluted : a cumulative effects analysis of the fossil fuel industry’s tactics to influence public discourse
The financialization of housing in Canada and federally-backed mortgage securitization : public risks, private benefits

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Doctoral Programme in Law

The doctoral programme and the Faculty of Law offer a uniform selection of disciplines in order to create a flexible framework for the interplay of education and research. The degree programme cooperates with LERU (League of European Research Universities).

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The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is an excellent choice for postgraduate students whose talents and interests lie in subjects such as history; sociology; politics; law; music and languages (English, Irish, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, TESOL). The Faculty offers particular research strengths in the following areas: Criminal Justice; Applied Language Studies; European Studies; Irish German Studies; Peace and Development Studies; International and Commercial Law; International Politics; Social Policy; Gender Studies; Utopian Studies; and Literary or Cultural Studies. Students can choose to do a research degree at Master of Arts/LLM or PhD level in any of these subjects or areas.

If you enjoyed researching and writing your final year project / graduate thesis or your MA dissertation, then you might enjoy carrying out a more in-depth piece of research at MA (by research) or PhD level.
FAHSS research students are part of a lively community; every student has his/her own research space with individual PC and desk;
Funding is available to research students annually to take part in international conferences and carry out fieldwork/archival visits in Ireland and overseas;
Research degrees develop a wide range of skills which are valued by employers (for example, excellent communication skills (written and oral), and critical/analytical skills);
Our PhD and MA graduates are employed in a wide range of sectors: education, media and publishing, research and consultancy, civil and public service, business, non-governmental sector, creative arts and media, and politics and local government.

In addition to carrying out research, students enrolled on an MA by Research/PhD take part in generic/transferrable skills training, including, for example, research methodologies and statistics, interview skills and career planning, bibliographical management, academic writing and research networking.

MA by Research:

A Master’s degree by thesis involves in-depth research on a topic leading to a thesis of 60,000 words over the course of one to two years.

MA by Research/PhD:

Students may start an MA research thesis, but then apply to transfer to a PhD after their first year if research is expanding; or students may register for a PhD thesis directly.
This involves in-depth research on a topic and an original contribution to knowledge, leading to a thesis of 100,000 words, examined by a viva voce exam. The PhD thesis generally takes 4 years to complete.
Applicants will normally be expected to hold an Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to their area of proposed research.
Entry points may differ for applicants with postgraduate qualifications. Please contact the Course Director for further information.

Fees for all postgraduate programmes are revised on an annual basis. Detailed information on fee schedules and fee regulations is available on the Fees Office website.

Payment by instalment is facilitated by the Fees Office.

Please contact the Fees Office directly at [email protected] for details.

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Year of entry: 2024

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Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent)

Full entry requirements

Apply online

Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Deadlines

For consideration in internal funding competitions, you must submit your completed application by 1 December 2023. If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadlines to be considered. You will not be able to apply after these dates have passed.

For September 2024 entry: 30 June 2024
For January 2025 entry: 30 September 2024

Programme options

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Programme overview

Immerse yourself in sustained, in-depth study into a specific topic.
Stimulate real change while you work across our core fields in terms of both legal and policy issues.
Join a community of established researchers and contribute to a diverse intellectual environment.
Receive research training in law and social sciences.

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To find out what studying on a postgraduate research programme at Manchester is like, visit our Open days and study fairs page and explore our virtual open week or future on-campus and international events.

We will be conducting our PGR virtual open week in October 2024. Find out more about future events and postgraduate research sessions by signing up for our email alerts.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £4,786 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,500
PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): £2,393 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,750

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Scholarships/sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards available to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

To apply University of Manchester funding, you must indicate in your application the competitions for which you wish to be considered. The deadline for most internal competitions, including School of Social Sciences studentships is 1 December 2023.

All external funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting your funding application and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form, both of which will be stated in the funding competition details below.

For more information about funding, visit our funding page to browse for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
School of Social Sciences PhD Studentships 2024 Entry
AHRC North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership (NWCDTP) PhD Studentships - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)
President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2024 Entry
PhD Studentship with the Stuart Hall Foundation (Social Sciences) - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
Humanities Doctoral Academy Humanitarian Scholarship 2024 Entry

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You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at The University of Manchester, including our Degree Regulations and Complaints Procedure, on our regulations website .

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Enhance your knowledge of a highly specialised area of law by conducting your own research.

The PhD is suitable for students who have an interest in conducting independent and highly specialised academic research which may not be available as postgraduate courses. Our academics have expertise to supervise in an extensive range of legal topics which would enhance the professional expertise and standing of those who complete this degree.

The PhD is therefore suitable for law graduates and legal professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of highly specialised areas and for those who wish to become legal academics.

Structure/ Programme

A candidate for a PhD qualification must successfully defend a research proposal within six months of registration (in the case of full-time candidates) or twelve months of registration (in the case of part-time candidates).

A Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded on the successful submission of a doctoral thesis which should make a substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of investigation. The length of the thesis should be between 70 000 and 100 000 words.

The minimum period of registration for the PhD is two years (full-time) and four years (part-time). The maximum period of study is two years in addition to the minimum period of study.

Entry Requirements

A master’s degree or an equivalent qualification from Wits University or another university.

Your application should include a CV, an academic record (transcript) and a short proposal, also known as an expression of interest.

The short proposal is a document of 7 – 10 pages that outlines the applicant’s proposed research and the research questions to be investigated. It should include a provisional title as well as a provisional bibliography.

Applications are considered on the basis of candidates’ academic record, the strength of their expression of interest and the availability of an appropriate supervisor in the School.

Prospective research students are therefore further encouraged to approach potential supervisors in advance of their application, i.e. to find a member of staff in the School of Law who is willing in principle to supervise their proposed research. Profiles of our staff and their research and/or supervision interests, as well as their contact details are available on the School of Law website. You can also access a list of staff research and supervision areas .

If you do find a willing potential supervisor, indicate this on your expression of interest. You may however proceed with your application even if you do not find a potential supervisor beforehand. In that case, the Postgraduate Studies Committee will endeavour to allocate a supervisor to you in the event that your application is successful.

University Application Process

Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC) . Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process.
Please apply online . Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal .
Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal .
Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

International students , please check this section .

For more information, contact the Student Call Centre +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits .

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here . Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.

Doctor of Philosophy in Laws (PhD)

The PhD in Laws is the most advanced degree awarded by the University. Students are required to conduct extensive research and write a thesis of publishable quality making an original contribution to knowledge, under the guidance of a member of CUHK LAW. Only a limited number of places are available each year and placement is highly competitive.

Medium of instruction:	English
How and when to apply:	You may apply by using our on-line application process at the University’s . Applications for 2024-25 admissions, with the following application deadlines, have closed. For admission under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS): by 12 noon, 1 December 2023 (Hong Kong time); and by 11:59 pm, 1 December 2023 (Hong Kong time). Details of the HKPFS can be found at the and the . For regular admission: Even if you do not plan to apply for HKPFS, you are encouraged to apply early.
Admission requirements:	In addition to the General Requirements of the Graduate School, applicants must: Applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement by: For HKPFS applicants, please visit the for additional admission requirements.
Applicants to submit research plan:	All applicants are required to submit as part of their application a research plan not exceeding 5,000 words in length. The research plan will be reviewed by CUHK LAW in evaluating the applicant’s potential for conducting academic research at PhD level. Although it is understood that applicants are generally not yet ready to develop a full argument and/or solution for a problem at the application stage, they are expected to address the following in their research plan: The proposal should include relevant
Applicants to submit personal statement and curriculum vitae:	Applicants should submit as part of their application a personal statement not exceeding 1,500 words and brief curriculum vitae. The personal statement may describe the academic and professional experiences, interests and goals of the applicant, as well as the personal credentials that he or she considers most relevant to the proposed
Duration:
Campus:	University main campus
Programme requirements:	Students are required to complete the following courses for graduation: , of enrolment; and in the first academic term of the second year of enrolment; and (multi-taking), a thesis monitoring course, throughout their enrolment in the Programme. Additionally, students are also required to complete the following modules for graduation:
Assessment and graduation:	In their graduating year, students shall submit a thesis which shall be an original piece of work that makes a substantial contribution to learning in the field of law, upon endorsement of their supervisor as to their readiness to submit. Students are also required to pass an
Delivery mode:	Full-time or part-time
Tuition fees:	HK$42,100 HK$42,100 (Above quoted tuition fees are subject to annual review.)
Studentship:	Full-time research postgraduate students may receive postgraduate studentship, valued at HK$18,360 per month for the 2023-24 academic year, during the normative study period. Awardees of the postgraduate studentships do not receive a waiver of tuition fee. Further details can be found .
Student housing:	Full-time research postgraduate students who are within their normative study period are eligible to apply for on campus accommodation at the Postgraduate Halls. Further details can be found .

No. You will need to apply separately for each Programme as applications for admission into either MPhil or PhD Programme will be processed independently.

You are strongly encouraged to apply by 1 December. We encourage you to send us your application and supporting materials as early as possible. While you can apply until 31 March in the following year, most (if not all) of research students are usually selected from the main round of applicants who submitted their applications by 1 December.

CUHK LAW assigns supervisors to each successful applicant based on the applicant’s areas of interest and the supervisor’s availability. You do not need to mention your preferred supervisor at the application stage. However, if you have based your application on what you hope will be supervised by a specific person, it will be helpful to name that person. Although there can be no guarantee that successful applicant will be assigned the supervisor of choice, CUHK LAW will make an effort to do so when the choice is reasonable.

Yes. A student who has registered in a research master’s programme and has completed the first year of studies may be permitted, on the recommendation of the Graduate Division concerned and with the approval of the Graduate Council, to transfer to a research doctoral programme provided that the student meets the admission requirements of the doctoral programme concerned. The period of study of a student changing from research master’s to research doctoral in the same field of study shall count from the commencement date of his/her research master’s studies.

Yes. Postgraduate studentships, valued at HK$18,360 per month for the 2023-24 academic year, may be awarded to full-time research postgraduate students who are within their normative study period. Students receiving postgraduate studentships are expected to assist in the teaching and research work of CUHK LAW. Further information on financial aid can be found at the University’s Graduate School website .

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Doctor of Philosophy - Law

Course code: DR-PHILLAW

Course overview

Please note: Applications for 2022 have closed! Applications are currently being considered for commencement in 2023.

Melbourne Law School aims to admit outstanding graduates from a wide variety of countries and to provide them with a world class experience in undertaking a graduate research degree.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree requires you to undertake a substantial piece of independent and original research under academic supervision. The research thesis is examined externally by scholars with international standing in the research field of the thesis topic.

(Course code: DR-PHILLAW)

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The opportunity to undertake advanced legal research at one of the world's best law schools.

The London School of Economics is a world centre for advanced research and teaching with an outstanding reputation, with a campus situated in the heart of London, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Only a short distance from Europe's financial, legal and cultural centres, LSE stands at the crossroads of international debate, a location that is fundamental to our identity as an outward looking institution with an active involvement in UK and world affairs. Each year the School attracts many influential outside speakers. Regular events and seminars involving politicians, regulators, practitioners and academics take place to complement your studies.

LSE Law School is one of the UK's pre-eminent research institutions for law. Our academics are the authors of influential and often path-breaking scholarship, and many have globally leading reputations. LSE Law is also one of UK's largest law schools, with over 70 academic members of staff. It is a uniquely cosmopolitan academic community, with staff and students coming from all over the world. Our academics draw on a wide range of literatures and traditions, and pursue analyses that seek to situate the law within the political, social and economic context within which it is formed and operates.

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The PhD programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science offers the opportunity to undertake advanced legal research at one of the world's best law schools. Students in our PhD programme receive excellent training and work under the supervision of leading scholars with strong international, comparative and interdisciplinary commitments. Our doctoral students become members of a lively academic community which is at the cutting-edge of legal scholarship and which plays a major role in the education of lawyers and law teachers from around the world.

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PhD Law - Course Overview

PhD in Law is the highest academic degree awarded in the study of Law. It is a prestigious and highly sought-after degree for those seeking to pursue a career in legal academia, research, or consultancy. The School of Law offers a doctoral program in Law. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its various branches and advanced research skills and methodologies necessary to undertake original research in the field.

With a team of experienced and renowned faculty members, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a vibrant intellectual community, the PhD (Law) program at UPES School of Law offers an excellent platform for students to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to advancing of legal scholarship. The program duration can range from a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of 6 years.

The School of Law, UPES, was established in 2007 and presently offers UG, PG and PhD programs. Law School of UPES is among the top 21 NIRF (2022).School of Law is known for its Academic rigour, innovative teaching pedagogy, industry connections and research. Different programs at all levels include research components. The undergraduate and postgraduate students write dissertations as part of their compulsory credit course. This orients them towards research and writing. Evidence of success in delivering research orientation to our students, is that a good number of students are working for law firms, creating mark in litigation and corporate apart from lot LLM graduates working for many reputed institutions in Academics. Major research areas of our research scholars have been Corporate Law, Intellectual Property , Environmental Law and Cyber Law. UPES SoL is also a favoured destination for industry persons to pursue their research interests. This is because of the industry-relevant research and adequate mentoring is being available. Faculty research has also been a strength at SoL. Most of our faculty members are doctorates, and the rest of the faculty are pursuing their PhD

School of Law, UPES, is firmly established in its research orientation. Even the UG students write dissertations as part of compulsory credit courses. The dissertation qualifies all research requirements, and students are closely guided and mentored for their dissertations. In the beginning, they are provided workshop-based guidance on research methodology.

PG students are also well guided on research methodology and research tools. Repeated sessions are organised for PG and PhD scholars on RM, use of research tools, databases and research ethics.

Moreover, faculty are also encouraged to publish. SoL also supports its faculty to participate in conferences in India and abroad for high-quality research and development. Research rewards are also provided to promote and facilitate research at the faculty level. Faculty colleagues are encouraged to work towards Research projects and publications through Seed Funding and support from the Research and Development Department of the University.

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01	How to Write Research Proposal

01	Declaration for Residency Program
02	Disclaimer

01	Term Paper Requirements

01	Final Thesis
02	Plagiarism Certificate
03	Thesis Submission Form

01	Progress Report Form
02	Structure of Synopsis

01	PhD Regulations

The Ph.D. program in Law at UPES School of Law is a comprehensive research opportunity that delves into the intricacies of policy formulation, rules, regulations, and the legislative process. The program encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research, fostering exploration in fields with significant potential for advancement. Offered on a full-time or part-time basis, the doctoral program employs a meticulous two-step admission process. Candidates undergo an objective-based entrance test, exempting those who have qualified the UGC NET, followed by a discussion/interview with a panel of experts.

Upon successful admission, scholars embark on a structured academic journey. They must complete coursework examinations within a stipulated timeframe, ensuring a robust academic foundation. The research phase involves an intensive literature review, where scholars explore relevant sources to build a strong theoretical underpinning for their research. Close collaboration with experienced supervisors ensures guidance and feedback throughout this process, ensuring the quality and relevance of the research synopsis. Once the synopsis meets academic standards, it undergoes official approval, marking the transition to the final stage.

The culmination of the Ph.D. journey involves defending the thesis in the presence of expert members. During this defense, scholars present their research findings, methodologies, and conclusions, engaging in a scholarly discussion with the expert panel. This comprehensive approach ensures that scholars not only contribute to the academic discourse but also develop the skills necessary for effective communication and scholarly debate. The program at UPES School of Law thus stands as a rigorous and intellectually stimulating pathway for aspiring scholars to make substantial contributions to the field of law through original and impactful research.

The Ph.D. in Law program at UPES School of Law prioritizes the development of a robust academic culture, fostering an environment where researchers are empowered to make significant contributions to legal advancements.
Scholars are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary research, allowing them to incorporate diverse perspectives and methodologies into their legal studies, enriching the depth and breadth of their research.
The admissions process involves a comprehensive two-step evaluation, including an entrance test focused on research techniques and legal domains, followed by a panel interview with experts, ensuring a selective and rigorous selection of candidates.
The Ph.D. in Law program mandates scholars to successfully complete coursework examinations within a stipulated timeframe, establishing a strong academic foundation and equipping them with essential skills for advanced research.
Close collaboration between scholars and experienced supervisors is emphasized for crafting research synopses, ensuring alignment with academic norms and incorporating valuable insights from extensive literature reviews.
The program aims to cultivate critical thinking abilities among participants, encouraging the analysis of legal issues, generation of innovative solutions, and active contribution to the progression of legal studies. Academic community engagement further enhances research experiences through participation in seminars, conferences, and workshops.

The Ph.D. in Law program at UPES School of Law is designed to cultivate a cadre of scholars who demonstrate exceptional proficiency in legal research, analysis, and critical thinking. The program's primary education objectives encompass the development of advanced research skills, the ability to contribute substantially to the existing body of legal knowledge, and the cultivation of innovative thinking within the field of law. UPES School of Law aims to nurture doctoral candidates who can engage in interdisciplinary research, addressing complex legal issues that intersect with other domains. Graduates of this program are expected to make significant scholarly contributions, advancing the understanding of legal principles and their practical applications. Moreover, the program emphasizes the development of effective communication and teaching skills, preparing candidates to disseminate their research findings and contribute meaningfully to legal education and practice. Overall, the Ph.D. in Law program at UPES School of Law aspires to produce accomplished legal scholars capable of making substantial intellectual contributions to the legal profession and academia.

The future scope of a Ph.D. in Law is promising, marked by an increasing trend towards interdisciplinary collaboration. Legal scholars are partnering with professionals in technology, economics, sociology, and environmental science to address complex societal issues. Research in legal tech, AI, and blockchain is revolutionizing legal processes, from research to dispute resolution. The globalization trend necessitates experts in international law, including trade law, human rights law, and environmental law. The rising concern for environmental issues boosts demand for specialists in environmental and sustainability law. The digital era introduces challenges in data privacy and cybersecurity, offering employment opportunities in law firms, corporations, and regulatory entities. Advancements in healthcare, biotechnology, and bioethics create a demand for health law experts contributing to policy development and ethical frameworks. Human rights, social justice, and equality remain focal points, with Ph.D. recipients finding opportunities in NGOs, international institutions, and academia. The growing emphasis on corporate responsibility creates a need for scholars with expertise in corporate governance and compliance to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, highlighting the multifaceted and expanding landscape for Ph.D. graduates in Law.

Students must pay the fees within the stipulated time frame to secure their admission into the course. The fee can be paid online or offline through various modes of payment such as credit/debit card, net banking, or demand draft.

Part-time Ph.D.

Rs 1,00,000 per semester

Full-time Ph.D.

75% waiver on Program Semester fee. Program Semester fee after waiver – INR 25000.

A monthly stipend of INR 30000/- is payable to selected full-time PhD scholars.

*All scholarships are payable as per the University’s policy

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Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program shall have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognised or authorised by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or to assure quality and standards of educational institutions.

A relaxation of 5% in marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per extant UGC Regulations from time to time; or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991.The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

July 2024 Intake
Key Timelines	Important Dates
Last Date to Apply	June 3, 2024
RET Exam	June 10, 2024
RET Result Declaration	June 21, 2024
Submission of Research Proposal on - approx. 1000 words	June 26, 2024
Online Interview Booking/Scheduling	July 3th, 2024
Interviews	July 18, 19 & 22 July, 2024
Interview Result Declaration	July 30, 2024
Last date to Pay Fee	Aug 4, 2024
Registration Date	Aug 8, 2024
Orientation Date	Aug 9, 2024
Commencement of Session	Aug 12, 2024

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The PhD (Law) program best suits individuals passionate about legal research and aspiring to become legal scholars, researchers, or consultants. The program is designed to provide students with advanced research skills, critical thinking abilities, and in-depth knowledge of the legal system and its various branches. It is ideal for those seeking a career in legal academia or research.

The program also benefits legal professionals who wish to enhance their research skills and knowledge to become more effective practitioners or consultants in their respective fields. Overall, the Ph.D. (Law) program at UPES School of Law is an excellent choice for individuals who are committed to pursuing a career in legal scholarship and making a significant contribution to the field of law.

The LLM program offered by UPES School of Law provides students with extensive specialised legal knowledge and practical skills, equipping them for success in various legal professions. Focusing on contemporary legal issues and industry requirements, the program covers diverse areas such as Corporate and Commercial Laws, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Rights, Environmental and Energy Laws, Cyber Security and Digital Laws. The program highlights include a curriculum designed by industry experts, experienced faculty members, interactive teaching methodologies, research opportunities, and exposure to real-world legal scenarios. The program prepares students to excel in their chosen legal fields, enabling them to make a significant impact in the dynamic global legal landscape.

The PhD in Law program at UPES is perfect for those with a clear career goal in mind, as it is a rigorous and demanding program that requires significant time and effort. Postgraduates can pursue a legal academic and research career, with opportunities to work as professors or researchers at universities and research institutions. They can also work as legal consultants or advisors for government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), or private corporations.

Other career opportunities include working as legal researchers or policy analysts for think tanks or research organisations. Postgraduates may also opt to pursue a career in international organisations or pursue a postdoctoral fellowship to enhance their research skills and knowledge further. Overall, the PhD (Law) program at UPES School of Law offers excellent career prospects for postgraduates in various law and legal practice fields.

The UPES School of Law is a distinguished educational institution that offers high-quality legal education to students aspiring to become successful lawyers, judges, and legal professionals. With a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of law and legal practices, our program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the legal field. Our team of experienced faculty members is committed to providing excellent education and mentorship to our students. UPES School of Law strives to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for justice.

The university has received numerous accolades, including a QS 5-star rating for Employability, University of the Year (North India) awarded by ASSOCHAM, and an Accredited Grade 'A' by NAAC. The law courses are co-developed and co-delivered by industry partners, ensuring that students receive a practical education relevant to the current legal landscape. Additionally, the program has academic collaboration with the University of Law, UK, and a tie-up with prestigious law firm Surana & Surana International Attorneys. The university also provides a Masterclasses platform for students to interact with prominent legal professionals and lawyers, and UPES law students have won over 210 awards. Finally, the program offers unmatched global opportunities, ensuring students are well-prepared for the international legal market.

Collecting feedback and reviews from our former students provides valuable insights into the course's quality, faculty, infrastructure, and career prospects.

With a placement record of 80% (approx.), we assure exceptional career opportunities for our students. School of Law, UPES, allures renowned law firms/ corporate houses, ensuring a promising future in law.

Internships are crucial stepping stones toward a thriving legal career for any law graduate. At the School of Law, UPES, we go the extra mile to connect our students with the best internship opportunities available. This enables them to gain practical exposure, hone of their skills, and establish valued alliances in their interned organisations.

At the School of Law, UPES, we believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals, and to boost further chances of securing a dream job, we provide a comprehensive pre-placement boot camp. This specialised training program prepares for Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI), ensuring students shine during placement. Our expert faculty and industry professionals will equip students with the necessary skills and techniques to ace any interview. We are committed to shaping students into confident and accomplished professionals.

Join the School of Law, UPES, today and embark on a transformative journey that propels you toward legal excellence. Immerse yourself in a supportive community, state-of-the-art facilities, and limitless opportunities to excel in the legal profession.

The Ph.D. (Law) Program is a research-oriented doctoral program that offers in-depth knowledge of legal concepts, advanced research skills, and critical thinking abilities. It is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and expertise to undertake original research in the field of law and contribute to legal scholarship.

A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per extant UGC Regulations from time to time; or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

All scholarships are payable as per the University’s policy. Refer to the Ph.D. (Law) program page/Fee for more details.

The Ph.D. (Law) program opens up various career opportunities for graduates, including legal academia, research, and consultancy. Graduates can work as professors, legal advisors, consultants, or researchers in universities, research institutions, think tanks, NGOs, or government agencies.

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The PhD in Law may be awarded after three to four years of full-time study or five to seven years of part-time study (including a probationary period) of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter. Students are appointed a principal supervisor by the Faculty's Degree Committee as well as an adviser to act as a source of advice on matters relating to a student's research and research environment. If the project is interdisciplinary, a second supervisor may be appointed. It is a requirement of the first year of study that students attend, in term-time only, the research training classes provided by the Faculty's Research Training and Development Programme. While individual arrangements may vary considerably, PhD students may normally expect to receive one-to-one supervision once a month during the early stages of their research. Meetings may be less frequent thereafter.

A PhD thesis must take due account of previously published work on the subject and must represent a significant contribution to learning, through, for example, the discovery of new knowledge, the connection of previously unrelated facts, the development of new theory or the revision of older views. A PhD research proposal of between 2,000 and 3,000 words in length should be submitted at the time of application for consideration and approval by the Faculty's Degree Committee. Candidates are initially registered for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study in Legal Studies and are required to attend the classes provided by the Faculty's Research Training and Development Programme, which aims to provide an introduction to advanced research techniques and methods in law and cognate disciplines.

Towards the end of May of their first year (or second year if registered part-time), candidates are required to submit three items for a progress review: a personal progress log, a 15,000-word thesis, and a short explanation of the proposed topic of the PhD. The work is formally assessed (normally by two teaching members of the Faculty) and students must attend an oral examination.

After this examination, the assessors' reports, along with a recommendation from the supervisor(s), are considered by the Faculty's Degree Committee whose members then decide whether the candidate be upgraded to doctoral status. The PhD registration date is normally backdated so as to include the period spent working on the Certificate.

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Where Will Postgraduate Study in Law Lead You?

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Sydney Law School equips you for careers in advanced research, policy development, public service, tertiary teaching or professional leadership. You will benefit from a vibrant and dynamic research culture and engage with internationally renowned School members who are experts across a range of fields.

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Shared pool, entry, fees, funding & how to apply, your entry requirements, english language proficiency.

For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.

How to apply

Please apply by 15 September for commencement on 1 March and 15 March for commencement on 1 July. If your application cannot be assessed in time for commencement, it will be considered for the next possible start date.

If you intend to apply for an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship, please submit a full admission application by the relevant RTP scholarship closing date .

Starting date

Research Period 2: 1 March and Research Period 3: 1 July

Research areas

Doctor of Philosophy researchers perform original research in an area of law or regulation involving legal or interdisciplinary methodologies under the supervision of a member of the University of Sydney Law School who is an expert in the subject matter.

Learn more about Sydney Law School research

What you'll study

The Doctor of Philosophy (Law) is awarded on the basis of a supervised thesis of a maximum 80,000 words. The thesis must make a substantially original contribution to the knowledge of the subject concerned. Students are also required to complete the compulsory research-support coursework units, LAWS6077 Legal Research 1 within the first 12 months of their candidature and LAWS7001 Legal Research 2 within the first 24 months.

This research degree includes some coursework curriculum to support research success. Masters students will complete 6 credit points of coursework.

Unit of study code	Unit of study name	Course	Course stage	Advice
LAWS6077	Legal Research 1	Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Juridical Studies, Master of Laws (Research), Master of Criminology (Research)	Year 1	Semester 1
LAWS7001	Legal Research 2	Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Juridical Studies	Year 2 for full-time students	Semester 2

There is no separate tuition fee cost for the coursework units of study you will undertake, it is part of the tuition fee for the course .

See the ‘Your Fee’ section for fee information. Additional non-tuition course costs vary depending on the units of study.

You will be able to see and enrol in any of the units available, subject to capacity constraints and your own background. Note that your faculty may elect to make certain units compulsory for a given PhD degree pathway.

Applying for admission

To apply for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy (Law) degree, you must submit a formal application for admission.

Expression of Interest (Optional)

While you are not required to submit an Expression of Interest before applying, Sydney Law School recommends that you do so before submitting a formal application, especially if:

· you are seeking funding assistance;

· have not identified a potential supervisor ; or

· you are an international applicant.

Submitting an Expression of Interest will allow the School to support you in presenting a formal application and provide you with feedback on whether your application is likely to succeed.

The Expression of Interest form includes information about your intended research topic, academic and professional qualifications, and publications.

To allow the School to consider your information and provide you appropriate and timely guidance, applicants are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest as early as possible and no later than:


30 June	15 September*	1 March
31 December	15 March*	1 July

*Note: If you intend to apply for an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship, please submit a full admission application by the relevant RTP scholarship closing date .

Formal Application for Admission

To apply for a Doctor of Philosophy (Law) degree, you will submit a formal application through the University's Online Application portal.

You must ensure that all required supporting documents are submitted with your application, including the following documents requested by Sydney Law School:

. expression of interest acceptance (if submitted one), otherwise please include evidence of consultation/comments from potential supervisors. The nomination of supervisors is determined by the Law Postgraduate Research Education Committee.

· full research proposal (approximately 10 pages) which outlines:

- a ims of the proposed research thesis

- background to the research, including a brief reference to the relevant iterature and law (including case law where appropriate)

- a clear statement of the area to be researched

- rationale for the research and a statement of why it is significant

- working hypotheses or research questions

- research methodology including theoretical and empirical considerations for the research

- statement indicating how you will be able to sufficiently fund your proposed field work or overseas study/research. Explain why this work is essential for completion of your thesis.

· motivation statement

· time availability statement

· curriculum vitae

· list of publications (if available)

· timeline for completion of the thesis and the two compulsory units of study (LAWS6077 Legal Research 1 and LAWS7001 Legal Research 2)

· two referee statements in support of your application (in addition to the referee forms)

Before you apply, please check the University of Sydney’s eligibility criteria for admission to a research program at Apply for Postgraduate Research .

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Scholarships

To be considered for a RTP scholarship, you must select “Yes” in the “Scholarship Details” field on your application form and apply by the relevant RTP scholarship closing date . Information about the Sydney Law School Postgraduate Research Scholarships in available here .

Completion requirement

To satisfy requirements of the degree students must:

complete any specified probationary requirements;
complete LAWS6077 Legal Research 1 and LAWS7001 Legal Research 2;
conduct research on an approved topic; and
write a thesis of a maximum 80,000 words embodying the results of the research.

Admission requirement

There are three main conditions of admission, namely:

(i) Academic qualifications

(ii) Research and publication experience and

(iii) Suitability of the proposed course of study and research. If you are not academically qualified to undertake a research degree, you may consider pursuing your research interests through coursework study before progressing to a research degree.

The coursework program provides you with an opportunity to enhance your expertise in the proposed area of research by allowing you to complete research projects in related units of study. Applicants require a Master's degree and/or Bachelor's degree with first or upper second class honours.

Careers & future study

Career pathways.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Sydney Law School is a pathway to a number of careers, including tertiary education, policy development, advanced research, and specialisation for employment in government, inter-governmental and international organisations, and civil society organisations. You will conduct a research project that makes a substantial and original contribution to knowledge and will have a highly developed knowledge base, with strong written, oral, and critical analytical skills.

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Domestic students, international students.

The course information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.

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Ph.D (Law): Course Details, Eligibility, Duration, Fees, Admission

PhD in Law is a full-time research degree commonly offered as a three to a five-year degree program, implements a multidisciplinary approach that deals to impart students with the required theoretical background and research skills. After completion of the PhD in Law in India, the graduates are hired for several leadership roles in Judiciary, Business, Academics as well as Government, etc.

Ph.D in Law Course Details

Degree	Doctorate
Full Form	Doctor of Philosophy in Law
Duration	5 Years
Subjects Required	Subjects corresponding to post graduation degree or M.Phil in Law in similar stream
Minimum Percentage	With a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized institute
Average Fees	₹10K - 2 LPA
Average Salary	INR 5 - 12 LPA
Employment Roles	Lawyers, Solicitors, Jurists, Researchers, etc.

About PhD in Law

The PhD in Law is a full-time research degree and may be awarded after three to four years of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary dissertation elements. The course falls under the umbrella of PhD.

According to Wikipedia, "Doctor of Law or Doctor of Laws is a degree in law. The application of the term varies from country to country and includes degrees such as the Doctor of Juridical Science (J.S.D. or S.J.D), Juris Doctor (J.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and Legum Doctor (LL.D.).”

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PhD in Law Eligibility Criteria
PhD in Law Admission Process
Popular PhD in Law Entrance Exams
Top PhD in Law Colleges
Fees Structure for PhD in Law

Syllabus and Subjects for PhD in Law

Why Choose a PhD in Law?

Preparation Tips for PhD in Law

PhD in Law Salary

Career Options After PhD in Law

Skills to Excel

Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Law

The minimum eligibility criteria of the program are qualifying LLM or M.Phil in Law or Legal Studies with a minimum of 55% aggregate in the discipline passed from a recognized university. Selection of the candidates for admission in PhD is done on the basis of entrance examination or merit. PhD in Law admission is on the basis of the scores of entrance tests conducted by various universities. There is no age limit for the course.

How To Get Admission in a PhD in Law?

To get admitted into the best PhD in Law colleges in India, students must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. Aspirants are alleged to have passed the state or national level entrance exams held by different universities and government bodies. Candidates who are willing to get admission in this stream can apply to colleges by both offline and online means. Mentioned below is the general guidelines for the admission process:

How to Apply?

PhD in Law eligibility information for admission can be found on the colleges' official websites. Candidates can either browse the official website of the institute or visit the admission office of the institute to fill out the admission application form. Aspirants should then fill out the application form required and upload all the necessary documents required for admission.

Selection Process

Admission is strictly offered to only those candidates who clear the minimum cut-off. Applicants clearing the cut-off are shortlisted for the selection process. After completion of the process of application, students must appear for the counselling round and attend the personal interview round as part of the final steps for admission. And the interview decides whether the candidate will be allotted a seat or not.

Popular Entrance Exams for PhD in Law

The applicants need to clear the entrance examination conducted by UGC or state to secure a seat in the top PhD in Law colleges in India. Some of the top entrance exams applicable for M.Phil programs are:

JMI Law Entrance Exam

A Quick Glance at the PhD in Law Entrance Exams

To get into the top PhD in Law colleges in India, a candidate should clear the test. To prepare for the entrance exams, the candidates should know the PhD in Law course details, the syllabus, the question pattern, and should prepare according to it.

The exam is divided into objective and subjective type questions for a total of 100 marks and the total time duration is of 2 to 3 hours.
The questions are asked from topics related to Law.
The examination has subjective elements designed to assess a candidate’s analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Top 10 PhD in Law Colleges in India

Students can opt for the top government colleges for PhD in Law in India, or the most premium private colleges in India depending upon their ranking. Here is the list of top 10 colleges for PhD in Law in India for reference:

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Fee Structure for PhD in Law

The average PhD in Law fees in India ranges from INR 10,000 - 2 LPA depending on the colleges or the universities offering the course. The fees may vary according to the college or university based on the type of institute, location, infrastructure, faculties, and facilities available. Listed below is the average annual fee for some colleges:

Sl. No.	Name of the Institute	Average Annual Fees
1	Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi	INR 42,000 PA
2	Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana	INR 3,984 PA
3	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), Aurangabad, Maharashtra	INR 1,181 PA
4	Banasthali University, Vanasthali, Rajasthan	INR 74,500 PA
5	Amity University, Noida	INR 1 LPA

PhD in Law course duration for three to five years. The curriculum and syllabus of a PhD in Law can vary as per the specialization as well as the academic institution. A PhD in Law implements a multidisciplinary approach and aims to impart students with the required theoretical background and research skills in the former part of the program. Some of the compulsory subjects are:

Human Rights Law
International Business
Judicial Process
Foundation of Business Law

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Why Choose PhD in Law?

Students often wonder about PhD in Law details before choosing the course. Before deciding on a career, students come across queries like, "What is PhD in Law course?" and "Why choose PhD in Law?”. To clearly understand the answers to these questions, we have framed the following three pointers:

What is PhD in Law All About?

PhD in Law course in India is a three years full-time doctorate programme within the field of Law. PhD in Legal Studies involves research and a tutorial approach to the study of Law. After completing the course, graduates can choose to become Legal Practitioners, Legal Advisors, Consultants, Researchers, Jurists, Caseworkers, Lawyers, Solicitors and others.

What Does a PhD in Law Graduate Do?

Those who hold a doctorate in Law find themselves highly qualified for positions such as Legal Professionals, Researchers, Professors, Policy-Makers and many more. Graduates from PhD in Law programs can seek leadership positions in High Courts, International Humanitarian Bodies, Governments, Organizations and Commerce.

Lawyer: A Lawyer is a person who practices law and fights legal battles for people. Lawyers provide counsel and represent businesses, individuals, and government agencies in legal matters and disputes. They advise, research, and collect evidence or information, draft legal documents such as contracts, divorces, or real estate transactions, and defend or prosecute in court.

Reasons Why PhD in Law Can Fetch You a Rewarding Career?

Working towards a PhD in Law is a process that develops the candidate in ways besides their specific understanding and knowledge of the subject they are researching. The completion of a PhD in Law degree program is a notable achievement and is valued very highly both inside and outside of academia.

Career Scope and Options: Students after the successful completion of a PhD program have a large opportunity to explore various areas of professional life. Candidates have a good scope to explore their knowledge, skills, training and apply the tools in areas like Law organizations, Businesses, Government and personal organizations, Legal department, Research and Development, Colleges and Universities and others.

Salary of a PhD in Law Graduate

The salary of a PhD holder will differ with field, designation and experience. As a fresher, the average salary ranges around INR 2 - 4.5 LPA. It will increase up to INR 5 - 12 LPA [Source: Glassdoor], depending on a graduate's skills and experience. Experience and skills will increase the job scope. And for a Professor, government colleges provide a salary of INR 5.8 LPA [Source: Glassdoor].

Skills That Make You The Best PhD in Law Graduate

For a field like Law, a doctoral degree is suitable for those who want to pursue their career as legal scholars and teachers. A PhD in Law incorporates intense coursework followed by detailed research in the chosen specialization. Must have skills are:

Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Good Management Skills
Good Organizational Skills
Research and Problem Solving Skills
Strategic Communication Skills

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PhD, or Doctor of Law degree, is a three-year specialized law degree. The PhD curriculum comprises classroom work, and aspirants can complete the program in as little as six years. Candidates who have finished their LLM/ PhD in Law from a recognized university are eligible to study PhD as a course. Some universities also need hopefuls to have prior teaching or academic experience in order to enroll in the PhD program.

Most institutions admit students to their PhD programs based on their achievement in an entrance exam. The research proposal and technique are usually evaluated as part of the PhD admissions process. In addition to these phases of application, some universities undertake a personal interview round to narrow down applicants for admission.

The cost of a PhD course at a government university like NLSIU Bangalore or CNLU Patna is usually between Rs 65,000 and Rs 1.75 lakh.

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PhD Law Couse Highlights

Phd law: eligibility criteria, about the couse: phd law, phd. program in law.

4.1 Direct Admission

4.2 Admission on the basis of merit

PhD Law: Entrance Exams

Phd law: distance education.

6.1 PhD Law Distance Education Colleges

PhD Law Syllabus

PhD Law: Top Colleges in India

PhD Law: Jobs

Phd law: faqs.

Course level	Doctoral degree
Duration	3 to 5 years
Admission process	Direct or Merit basis
Average Course fee	INR 2 lakh
Average salary	INR 5 lakh
Career Prospects	Judge, Notary, Lawyer, Author

Candidates should be aware that different universities have varied qualifying requirements for the PhD course they provide. Some colleges indicate that individuals who have earned an LLM in Law from a recognized university in India or overseas, as well as significant experience in the field of law, are eligible for admission to their PhD program. If candidates wish to attend the PhD course given by a college, they must have at least 5 to 10 years of teaching experience and academic excellence in the field of law.

Candidates who have finished their LLM from a recognized college with a minimum of 50% aggregate are also eligible to apply for the PhD program.

A PhD in Law's curriculum and syllabus can differ depending on the specialization and academic institution. In the first year of a PhD in Law, students get to focus on the coursework of their specializations with their prospective Advisory Committees. Along with this, it also comprises a seminar regarding legal scholarships and methodologies. Students are required to present a report on the subject in the second semester.

They will have the opportunity to collaborate with the faculty dissertation committee throughout the second year. Students must deliver their dissertation in the form of a manuscript that is nearly a book length or three articles that can be published as part of their portfolio. Following that, the committees will give their feedback on one's dissertation prospectus and, if they like the topic, will give their mark of approval. Aside from the extensive research effort required for a PhD in Law, students should be required to participate in teaching activities such as teaching assistantships, co-teaching with professors, and so on.

In their third year, students can either continue teaching as a professor of law or continue working on their dissertation.

Admission to a Ph.D. program in law can be obtained in one of two methods. Direct admission or merit entrance are also options.

Direct Admission

You must get an application form from the college or university for direct admission. It is available both offline and online.
To obtain an application form, go to the institute or college's official website and fill out the form there. You can upload it right away.
After you've finished filling out the application form, you'll need to go to the college for counseling and a round of personal interviews.

Admission on the basis of merit

JMI Law Entrance Exam, CLAT, AILET – All India Law Entrance Test, PET – PhD Entrance Test are some of the significant exams used to determine merit-based admission.

These tests are available to students both in-person and online. On their official websites, you may get the forms for the various tests.
The subsequent grades acquired by students in these exams will be used to determine admission.


CLAT	1 Jan - 31 March 2022	May 08, 2022
AILET	8 Jan - 7 April 2022	May 1, 2022

A PhD in law is one of the doctoral programs that can be completed entirely online. There are a number of good and well-regarded universities that offer PhD in law programs via correspondence or part-time study. The most intriguing aspect of this school is that a PhD in law in India offers a cyber law and corporate law education.

PhD Law Distance Education Colleges

Listed below are a few of the best colleges that offer a remote learning PhD in law program:


Alliance University, Bangalore	INR 3.5 lakh
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow	INR 1.8 lakh
Chanakya National Law University, Patna	INR 1.2 lakh
Sharda University	INR 1.5 lakh
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies	INR 80,750

A PhD in Law's curriculum and syllabus can differ depending on the specialization and academic institution. The following are the core subjects covered by the PhD in Law curriculum:


Research processes	Jurisprudence
Research methodology	Constitutional law
Methods and tools for investigation and collection of data	Human rights

PhD Law: Top Colleges in India


National law school of India	INR 2.30 lakh
West bengal national University	INR 1.8 lakh
Faculty of Law, Varanasi	INR 1.8 lakh
Faculty of law, Delhi	INR 15,000
KIIT school of law	INR 1.5 lakh
Hidayatullah National university	INR 2.2 lakh
CMR law school	INR 1.2 lakh
National law university, Odisha	INR 1.32 lakh
IIT Kharagpur	INR 80000
University of Punjab	INR 80,000

A PhD in law graduate who has completed the course satisfactorily can get work in practically any sector in India. They can also apply for work with the government. A few of the career opportunities are listed below, along with their respective salary:


Judge	INR 8 lakh
Notary	INR 3 lakh
Lawyer	INR 6.5 lakh
Author	INR 4 lakh

Ques. Which is the superior degree between a JD and a PhD?

Ans. When comparing the two, a PhD degree comes out on top. Candidates can easily complete the JD program because it just takes three years to complete. PhD programs, on the other hand, often last 5 to 6 years, with the second part requiring students to work harder and conduct original research.

Ques. Is a law degree worth it?

Ans. A PhD indicates that you are an expert in your field, which can make you particularly appealing to specialist governmental organizations or niche law firms. This is very encouraging and may assist you in finding work in your field of interest. It may also provide the potential for a career in academia.

Ques. Is an LLM equivalent to a PhD?

Ans. In the field of legal studies, an LLM with a PhD is a higher degree of qualification. Successful LLM PhD graduates can go on to become law professors and begin teaching in law schools. But LLM is not equal to a PhD

Ques. What is the aim of obtaining a PhD in Law?

Ans. The main goal of a PhD in Law program is to provide students with a solid foundation in research, legal theory, jurisprudence, methods, policy, and dissertation writing.

Ques. What does a law doctorate entail?

Ans. The PhD in Law is meant to provide additional training for exceptional graduate students who have already earned a Master of Laws (LLM) or its equivalent. Coursework, comprehensive tests, a dissertation proposal and defense, a dissertation, and an oral dissertation exam are all part of the degree requirements.

Ques. How do I get a Doctorate in Law?

Ans. To pursue a PhD in law, one must hold an LL. M degree from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 55 percent. Candidates who have passed the CLAT, JMI, ILET, and other entrance exams do not need to take the university entrance exam and can apply for PhD immediately. There are numerous advantages to pursuing a PhD.

Ques. What is the difficulty level of a law PhD?

Ans. Yes, all PhDs are difficult. It doesn't matter if you're highly motivated, gifted, or have excellent counsel; it's still difficult. There is an additional stumbling block in the form of the law. If all you want for your dissertation is to be about the law, that's not a problem because you can get a PhD in political science in no time.

Ques. How long does it take to get a PhD in law?

Ans. The three-year PhD in Law Studies is a full-time doctorate degree in the discipline of law that lasts three years. The program's eligibility requirements are a qualified Master's degree.

Ques. What courses are comparable to a PhD law degree?

Ans. PhD (Doctor of Law) and M.Phil in Law are two courses that are connected to or similar to a PhD in law course.

Ques. What are the prospects for a job after completing a PhD in law?

Ans. An aspirant can pursue careers as an author, lawyer, judge, or notary.

Ques. What is the difference between a PhD in law and a LLD in law?

Ans. A PhD in law is a research degree that can be sought after completing an LLM, while an LLD is a higher research degree that can be pursued after completing a PhD in a related discipline.

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National Law University Delhi offers the following Ph.D. Programmes:

Ph.D. Degree in Law

Ph.D. Degree in Social Sciences viz., Political Science, Sociology, Criminology, Economics, and English

Ph.d. degree in law : eligibility for admission for ph.d. in law for indian nationals.

A Master's degree in Law or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree in Law by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting, or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
Obtained a degree in law and Master’s Degree in social sciences or humanities from any recognised educational institution, Indian or a foreign educational institution accredited as per UGC Regulations, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed). Provided that candidates with qualifications in social sciences and humanities may be admitted to the programme if the research they wish to pursue interfaces with the discipline of law with a special focus on Public Policy or Law. For the above two categories, a relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled/ Economically Weaker Section) candidates and other categories of candidates, as per the decisions of the UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
Degree in law and passed the Company Secretary examination conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and awarded the Associate Membership of the Institute shall be eligible for admission to the programme, if the research they wish to pursue interfaces with the discipline of law.
Degree in law and passed the final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India shall be eligible for admission to the programme, if the research they wish to pursue interfaces with the discipline of law.
Judge of any State High Court in India with three years’ experience or Judge of Supreme Court of India.
Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in relevant Social Sciences or humanities from any recognised educational institution, Indian or a foreign educational institution accredited as per UGC Regulations, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed). A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled/Economically Weaker Section) candidates and other categories of candidates, as per the decisions of the UGC from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

The Vice Chancellor may also permit a NLUD faculty member to enroll for the Ph.D. programme along with the teaching assignment of the concerned faculty member in the interest of faculty improvement on the condition that teaching and other responsibilities of the faculty member are not hampered in any way provided such candidates fulfill the conditions prescribed in the Ph.D. Regulations.

Eligiblity criteria for admission of Foreign Nationals

Admission through Study in India : A foreign national may apply for enrolment in Ph.D. programme through Study in India Programme of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The candidates shall have sufficient proficiency in English language. Foreign nationals are exempted from the entrance examination conducted by NLUD for Ph.D. enrolment. All other requirements for admission which are applicable to Indian nationals shall be applicable to foreign nationals also. The number of seats available for foreign nationals will be decided by the university on year-to-year basis. In the event of non-availability of suitable candidates, NLUD reserves the right not to fill up the seats and if required, these seats shall be converted to any other categories of Ph.D. admission for foreign nationals. Candidate will be required to pay the fees applicable to foreign nationals under R. 4A.
Admission through ICCR : A foreign national may apply for enrolment in Ph.D. programme through ICCR Programme of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The candidates shall have sufficient proficiency in English language. Foreign nationals are exempted from the entrance examination conducted by NLUD for Ph.D. enrolment. All other requirements for admission which are applicable to Indian nationals shall be applicable to foreign nationals also. The number of seats available for foreign nationals will be decided by the university on year-to-year basis and will be within the seats fixed by the university for ICCR. In the event of non-availability of suitable candidates, NLUD reserves the right not to fill up the seats and if required, these seats may be converted to any other categories of Ph.D. admission for foreign nationals. Fee applicable to candidates under this category will be at par with Indian Ph.D. scholars. For the purpose of this regulation, a foreign national shall mean a candidate who possesses citizenship of a country other than India and holds a valid passport.
For admissions under Study in India and ICCR category, the Vice- Chancellor reserves the right to provide extended time period for completing the admission procedure. Extension up to 2 years may be provided by the Vice- Chancellor on case-to-case basis.
A foreign national, who is interested in enrolling for the Ph.D. programme at NLU Delhi, and is currently enrolled for Ph.D. programme at a foreign university/institution having MoU with NLU Delhi, may be allowed to be registered for Ph.D. programme at NLU Delhi subject to the condition that one supervisor will be from NLU Delhi and one from the parent foreign university/institution of the candidate. Such a candidate will be exempted from appearing in the entrance test, subject to the condition that the candidate fulfils the other minimum eligibility conditions.
The Vice-Chancellor will be the competent authority to allow registration of such candidates on case-to-case basis, on the recommendations of the Doctoral Committee.
The candidate will be required to visit NLU Delhi for Viva-Voce to defend the thesis as per NLU Delhi Ph.D. Regulations.
The fee for the programme shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the MoU between NLU Delhi and the concerned foreign university/ institute.
No separate Ph.D. degree of NLU Delhi will be awarded in such cases. A joint degree may be awarded, if required under the MOU.

For the purpose of this regulation, a foreign national shall mean a candidate who possess citizenship of a country other than India and holds a valid passport of Foreign Country.

Ph.D. Programmes

Noida 28 Jul 2024 PET Date: 31 Jul & 09 Aug 2024 (Last of the Jul 2024 Session).Only those who qualify for PET will appear for Interview on the same date

Lucknow ---------- PET Date : 01st August 2024 (July 2024 session): Only those who qualify for PET will appear for Interview on the same date.

Jaipur ---------- Ph.D Application - July 2024 Session

Gurugram (Manesar) ---------- PET Date 13 August 2024. Only those who qualify for PET will be called for Interview.

Gwalior ---------- Last Date To Apply Is 30th Jun 2024

Greater Noida 10 Jul 2024 PET Dates : 24Jun 2024 & 15 July 2024 Only those who qualify for PET will appear for Interview on the same date

Mumbai ---------- Last Date To Apply Is 30th Jun 2024

Raipur ---------- Last Date To Apply Is 30th Jun 2024

Kolkata 10 Jul 2024 Last Date To Apply Is 10th July 2024

Ranchi 30 Dec 2023 Last Date To Apply Is 30th December 2023

Patna ---------- Last Date To Apply Is 30th December 2023

Mohali ---------- Last Date To Apply Is 30th December 2023

RICSSBE NOIDA ---------- Ph.D Application - July 2024 Session

Fee Structure for Ph.D programs :

The Prescribed Fees* for an Indian National candidate is as under :

1. Registration Fee		Rs 10,000/-
2. Security Deposit		Rs 10,000/-
3. Academic Fee		Rs. 50,000/- per semester for full time Rs. 75,000/- per semester for part time Rs. 45,000/- per semester for full time Rs. 38,000/- per semester for part time Rs. 35,000/- per semester for full time Rs. 30,000/- per semester for part time

Fee for a Foreign National / NRI candidate is as under

1. Registration Fee		Rs 10,000/-
2. Security Deposit		Rs 10,000/-
3. Academic Fee		Rs. 75,000/- per semester for full time Rs. 1,00000/- per semester for part time

Semester fee of Ph.D. in Built Environment will be as mentioned under this program in the 'Ph.D programs offered' list
Fee will be paid semester wise for the two semesters in a year. Enrolled scholar will pay fee for the minimum period (minimum 3 years for Ph.D full time and 3.5 years for Ph.D part time) and for the period they stay enrolled until thesis submission, upper limit being 6 years
Amity Fellowship /Scholarship/ Financial Aid/Fee concession to the selected scholars, Amity academic/ Non-academic Staff, JRF/SRF/RA employed in the University, National level Fellowship holders or scholars working in labs where Amity University has Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), if applicable, will be allowed by the University as per the system in vogue
The Security Deposit will be refunded after completion of Ph.D.

* Fee is subject to revision from time to time as decided by the University.

Important Note:

The fee structure mentioned above is applicable to the prescribed minimum registration period only.

If the Ph.D. thesis is not submitted by the scholar within the minimum registration period, he / she is required to pay the Ph.D. fee for his / her remaining period, as per the details given below:


1.	Minimum Registration Period (i.e. ‘n’)	2 years	3 years	Only Prescribed Academic Fee
2.	Extended Period (i.e. ‘n + n’)	The Extended Period for Full Time Scholars will be 3rd and 4th year (2 + 2 = 4 years)	The Extended Period for Part Time Scholars will be from 4th to 6th year (3+3 = 6 years)	No extra fee is required to be paid by the scholar, for this duration
3.	Readmission Period ( i.e.‘n+n+1’)	The Readmission Period for Full Time Scholars will be 5th year (2 + 2 + 1 = 5 years)	The Readmission Period for Part Time Scholars will be 7th year (3+3 +1 = 7 years)	Each scholar will be required to pay 25% of the prescribed Academic fee and re-registration charges of Rs. 15,000/-
4.	After Expiry of Maximum Registration Period i.e. ‘n + n + 1’, if extension is granted by the Vice Chancellor for a period of one year	i.e. 6th year	i.e. 8th year	Each scholar will be required to pay 50% of the prescribed Academic fee and re-registration charges of Rs. 15,000/- In exceptional cases, the delay in submission of thesis, the Vice Chancellor may condone, if extension is required for a period not exceeding of three months.

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PhD Fees Details 2024 (India, USA, Canada, UK, Top Colleges)

Kopal Srivastava Aug 6, 2024 1K Reads

A philosophy doctorate, or PhD, is a three- to six-year doctorate program. You can choose your field of interest from a range of specializations, such as the humanities, business, science, management, computer science, and law, and can pursue a PhD. Research methods, instruments, and literature reviews are all covered in the course.

To be eligible, students must have received at least 50% in their master's degree from a university that the UGC has acknowledged. The annual fee ranges from INR 80,000 to INR 1,20,000 depending on the university. Entrance exams like the DBT-JRF, CSIR-NET, and UGC-NET/JRF must be passed in order to be admitted. These exams are followed by an interview or viva.

Fees depend upon various factors such as university, program, and many more However, fees of government colleges are still less than in comparison to the private colleges of a PhD. Fees of both the government and private colleges is mentioned below.

Government Colleges: Fees of government colleges are still less expensive than in comparison to private colleges. The fees written below are per semester.


JNU	Rs. 50,000- 5 Lakhs
Jai Narayan Vyas University	Rs. 10,000- 50,000
BHU	Rs.10,000- 50,000
Jamia Millia Islamia	Rs. 23,100- 50,000
Aligarh Muslim University	Rs. 10,000- 50,000
DIPSAR	Rs. 30,385- 60,000
NIT Durgapur	Rs. 64,100- 1,00,000
Calcutta University	Rs. 14,000- 50,000
Jadavpur University	Rs. 12,000- 50,000
IGNOU	Rs. 16,800- 50,000
DU	Rs. 2,000 to 5,00,000
Lucknow University	Rs. 1 to 5,00,000
Allahabad University	Rs. 1 to 5,00,000

Private Colleges: The fees of private colleges are a little high in comparison to the government colleges fees. The fees written below are per semester.


VIT	Rs. 50,000- 4,00,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education	Rs. 65,000- 4,00,000
PRIST University	Rs. 30,000- 4,00,000
DA-IICT	Rs. 65,000- 5,00,000
Bombay College of Pharmacy	Rs. 1,50,850- 5,00,000
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education	Rs. 25,000- 3,00,00
IIIT-B	Rs. 1,07,000- 3,00,000
JRNRVU	Rs. 30,000- 1,00,000
BVIMSR	Rs. 75,000-2,00,000
Amity University	Rs. 75,000-4,00,000

NOTE: It is advised that you must check the fees from the official website of the university before enrolling as fees change from time to time. Moreover, fees also can differ from specialization to specialization.

City Wise Fees Structure

Cities have different PhD program fee structures. Because of demand and living expenses, tuition prices are often higher in large cities like Delhi or Mumbai. Costs are also influenced by variables including program specialization and university prestige.

Funding options and scholarships might assist provide costs. While choosing a place to pursue a PhD, it's critical to investigate the cost of living and financial assistance options in each community.

Mumbai: The cost of a PhD program in Mumbai varies according to the university and chosen specialization. In comparison to private colleges, public universities such as the University of Mumbai have lower tuition costs. The annual tuition costs for a certain department and set of facilities might vary from INR 14,000 to INR 1,00,000 on average. It's also important to take into account extra expenses like test fees, registration fees, and research charges. Financial constraints can be lessened with the aid of government agencies and colleges that give assistantships and scholarships. Prospective PhD candidates in Mumbai should check certain programs and funding sources before applying.


Bombay College of Pharmacy	Rs. 1,50,850-2,00,000
VJTI	Rs. 81,500- 2,00,000
Dr Ambedkar College of Commerce and Economics	Rs. 14,920- 2,00,000
JRNRVU	Rs. 30,000- 2,00,000
PRIST University	Rs. 30,000- 2,00,000
Jai Hind College	Rs. 23,377- 2,00,000
Marine Engineering and Research Institute	Rs. 40,000- 2,00,000
DA-IICT	Rs. 65,000- 2,00,000
BVIMSR	Rs. 75,000- 2,00,000

Banglore: The cost of a PhD program in Bengaluru varies depending on the institution and subject. The fee structures of private universities like the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and public universities like Bangalore University may differ. Depending on the university and subject, annual tuition costs might vary from INR 30,000 to INR 1,50,000 on average. It's important to account for extra expenses like registration fees, test fees, and research charges. To aid with expenditures, several universities provide assistantships, fellowships, or scholarships to qualified PhD candidates. Those interested in pursuing a PhD in Bengaluru should research the various programs and financing sources that are accessible to them.


IIIT-B	Rs. 1,07,000- 2,00,000
The University of Trans-disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology	Rs. 35,000- 2,00,000
BBBC&S	Rs. 56,000- 2,00,000
South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies	Rs. 36,000- 2,00,000
BMS School of Architecture	Rs. 25,000- 2,00,000

Delhi: The cost of a PhD program in Delhi varies greatly based on the university and the area of specialization. In comparison to private institutions like Jamia Millia Islamia or Amity University, public universities like Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) often offer lower tuition prices. The annual cost of attending a university can vary greatly, from INR 20,000 to INR 2,00,000 or more, depending upon the university's funding source—private, state, or federal. There may be additional expenses, such as library, test, and registration fees. Scholarships and fellowships are widely available from institutions to assist PhD students, which can greatly lessen their financial load. Those interested in pursuing a PhD in Delhi should look into the many programs and financing sources that are accessible to them.


IIT Delhi	Rs. 20,000- 5,00,000
DTU	Rs. 18,000- 1,50,000
NIT Delhi	Rs. 30,000- 1,50,000
IIIT Delhi	Rs. 3,00,000- 5,50,000

What Are The Fees In IIT For A PhD Program?

Doing a PhD at any IIT is affordable. It's similar to a job where you receive a stipend of around INR 25,000 per month for the first two years, which increases in the subsequent three years. Tuition fees per semester range from INR 15,000 to INR 20,000. If you opt to stay in a hostel, you'll need to pay an additional INR 14,000 to INR 21,000.

What Are The PhD Fees In The USA?

A PhD in the USA is a 3 to 6-year full-time program in fields like Engineering, Applied Sciences, Computer Science, and Management. To get admission, you need a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.7 to 3.9 on a 4.0 scale or a Master's degree in the relevant field. Unlike other countries, you don't need a master's degree to enroll in a PhD program in the USA, allowing students to start doctoral studies straight from their bachelor's.

You must prove your English proficiency by submitting IELTS scores (7 to 7.5) or TOEFL scores (90 to 100). Although the program is 6 years, you have up to 10 years to complete your thesis. The cost of a PhD in the USA ranges from USD 24,800 to 80,390 (INR 20.6 Lakhs to 66.9 Lakhs). While costly, a PhD in the USA offers a good return on investment, with potential salaries ranging from USD 59,506 to USD 92,179.

What Are The PhD Fees In Canada?

A PhD in Canada takes 3 to 6 years to complete. Canadian universities offer PhD programs in STEM disciplines. To be eligible, you need a master's degree in a relevant field with good grades. You must also prove your English proficiency with TOEFL scores of 79 to 90 or IELTS scores of 5.5 to 6.5.

Annual tuition fees for a PhD in Canada range from 7,000 CAD to 15,142 CAD (4.29 lakhs to 9.28 lakhs INR). A PhD in Canada is a good investment, as graduates can earn up to CAD 95,364 (58.56 lakhs INR). Many Canadian universities offer scholarships to help PhD students with their financial burden.

What Are The Phd Fees In The UK?

A PhD in the UK, also called a doctorate, takes 3-5 years full-time or 5-6 years part-time. To apply, you need an undergraduate degree or a master's degree with at least 70%. You also need an IELTS score of 7.0+ or a TOEFL score of 100+. You must submit a research proposal in your field of study.

The average annual tuition fee for a PhD at top UK universities is 20,000 GBP to 50,000 GBP (20-50 lakh INR). The average cost of living in the UK is around 14,000 GBP (14 lakh INR) per year. After graduating, about 87% of PhD students start working, earning an average salary of 40,000 GBP to 60,000 GBP (40-60 lakh INR) per year.

Is There Any Alternative To A PhD Program?

However, if you're searching for an alternative to an online PhD degree, you might choose an online DBA program. It's an online PhD program that doesn't require daily college attendance. Moreover, it inserts the title "Dr." before your name.

Numerous colleges provide you with an online DBA. Moreover, it can completed in a minimum of 3-5 years, you also get to study from an international faculties. A few of the universities offering you an Online DBA are listed below.


	INR 8,14,000
	INR 8,12,500
	INR 8,14,000

Return On Investment: Average Salaries Earned By The PhD Graduates

Job opportunities in the private sector vary based on specialization. PhD graduates can find jobs in nearly every field. Top private employers include private universities, Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, and Infosys.

PhD holders can also work in government organizations. After earning a PhD, options include jobs in chemical or pharmaceutical companies, the oil and gas industry, research, and NGOs. Salary structures differ between the private and public sectors.


Arts		Rs 4,00,000 – Rs 12.00,000
Law		Rs 2,00,000 – Rs 13,00,000
Science		Rs 4,00,000 – Rs 14,00,000
Mathematics		Rs 3,00,000 – Rs 10,00,000
Science		Rs 4,00,000 – Rs 14,00,000
Mathematics		Rs 3,00,000 – Rs 10,00,000
Science		Rs 4,00,000 – Rs 14,00,000
Engineering		Rs 3,00,000 – Rs 15,00,000
Medical		Rs 4,00,000 – Rs 11,00,000
Management		Rs 4,00,000 – Rs 12.00,000

Career Prospects After Completing A PhD Program

Below is information on PhD salaries in India for Professors, Associate Professors, and other positions. The table shows the salaries of PhD Professors in India.

Tips For Financing Your Doctorate Degree: Scholarships From Government

PhD scholarships in India help students pursue research degrees after completing their postgraduate programs. These scholarships support students in conducting research and contributing to their fields of study.

A PhD program lasts 4 to 6 years, making it financially burdensome for many. There are several PhD scholarships in India, like the PM Fellowship for Doctoral Research. These scholarships provide a stipend to support students. They also offer free or heavily discounted accommodation.


SAARC Agricultural PhD Scholarships	Between March and April	SAAR Agricultural Centre
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF)	Between March and April	MHRD, Government of India
Swami Vivekananda Single Child Scholarship for Research in Social Science	Between November and January	UGC
ESSO-NCESS Junior Research Fellowship	Open throughout the year	ESSO- National Centre for Earth Science Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarships	Between March and May	Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund
Burning Questions Fellowship Awards	Between May and June	Tiny Beam Fund
Vision India Foundation (VIF) Fellowship	Between December and January	Vision India Foundation (VIF)

Prime Minister Fellowship For Doctoral Research

The Prime Minister Fellowship for Doctoral Research is a Central Government scheme in India. It supports meritorious PhD students. Scholars receive a monthly stipend of INR 70,000.


Provider	Ministry of Human Resource Development
Eligibility	Must have completed post-graduation
Application timeline	Between April and May (tentative)
First-Year Scholarship Amount	INR 70,000
Second-Year Scholarship Amount	INR 80,000

CSIR-UGC JRF Net Fellowship

For people pursuing PhD studies or research in the life sciences, chemical science, engineering, earth and atmosphere, and allied subjects, there is a fully financed program called the CSIR-UGC JRF NET Fellowship. Candidates must pass the CSIR-conducted National Entrance Test (NET) to be eligible. For two years, the fellowship offers a monthly stipend of between INR 20,000 to INR 31,000.


Provider	HRD Group of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Eligibility
Application timeline	Between July and August (tentative)
Fellowship Amount	INR 20,000 to INR 31,000 per month
Fellowship Type	Based on NET scores
Fellowship Duration	2-years

Conclusion

A philosophy doctorate, or PhD, is a three- to six-year doctorate program. You can choose your field of interest from a range of specializations, such as the humanities, business, science, management, computer science, and law, and can pursue a PhD. The annual fee ranges from INR 80,000 to INR 1,20,000 depending on the university. Entrance exams like the DBT-JRF, CSIR-NET, and UGC-NET/JRF must be passed to be admitted. These exams are followed by an interview or viva.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

⭐ what is the cost of a phd in india.

The annual cost of private PhD programs ranges from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 3.5 lakhs. Public programs cost between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 50,000 annually.

⭐ What is the cost of earning a PhD in the USA?

Prices differ by nation. Self-funded PhD candidates in the UK must pay between 3,16,592 and 6,33,128 per year for students from within the country and up to 18,99,396 for those from outside.

⭐ Can I finish my PhD in two years?

A few students finish their doctorates in just two years. A select few outstanding pupils complete in a year. This is uncommon and necessitates a solid academic resume before beginning.

⭐ How long does a PhD take?

Four to six years are usually needed for a PhD, depending on the program, institution, and subject matter.

⭐ Who is eligible to pursue a PhD program?

A Master's or M.Phil. degree in operational research from the UGC- recognized university, or any other accredited university, must be earned with at least 55% of the possible points.

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SUMMER PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR VISITING SUMMER STUDENTS

2024 Application: There is no application fee; the deadline to apply is May 1. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Interested non-UH law students must fill out the online Hawai‘i Summer Law Program Application [docs.google.com] .

Current Law Students: In addition to the application, we will also need a Letter of Good Standing from your academic dean stating that you are in good academic standing and eligible to continue in your law school.

Law School Graduates: In addition to the application, we will also need proof of graduation.

Please send the letter/documentation to [email protected] .

We will notify you about your admission to the program and provide information on how to register online for courses. Course registration will begin in early March. Please note that some courses have different start and end dates.

SUMMER PROGRAM TUITION

Tuition for Summer 2024 is $933 per credit for Hawaii residents and non-residents. Calculate your total tuition by multiplying this amount by the total number of credits.

Payment for registration between March 5, 2024 and April 26, 2024 is due on April 26, 2024. Payment for registration between April 26, 2024 and June 7, 2024 is due on June 7, 2024. Payment for any registration after June 7, 2024 is due at the time of registration.

Learn more about Tuition Payment Deadlines [www.outreach.hawaii.edu]

If you are a summer financial aid recipient, your tuition is not due until your financial aid disburses. Learn more summer payment information [www.outreach.hawaii.edu] .

Tuition	$933 per credit
Fees	$87 per summer session


Meal/Housing	$3,031	$1,461	$924
Personal	$609	$609	$609
Transportation	$140	$140	$140
Books	$337	$337	$337


Meal/Housing	$1,515	$730	$462
Personal	$304	$304	$304
Transportation	$70	$70	$70
Books	$337	$337	$337

FINANCIAL AID

Students should check with their home institutions whether they are eligible to receive financial aid for this Program. A full-time summer course load is eight credits. Students need to take at least four credits to qualify for Financial Aid.

University of Hawai‘i law students should consult with our Director Law Student Financial Assistance Heather Smith-Lee at [email protected] for personal assistance. The deadline to complete the online UH Manoa Summer Financial Aid Application is April 15, 2024. Law students are eligible to receive Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and Graduate Plus Loans. Remember, you must take at least 4 credits to receive financial aid. Your financial aid will be disbursed 10 days before you reach half-time enrollment (4 credits) or at the start of the Summer term (for those enrolled in SYS or Externship). If you are taking less than 4 credits in the first summer session, your aid will not be disbursed until 10 days before you reach half-time status.

The William S. Richardson School of Law code for financial aid is 001610.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

The Hawai’i Summer Law Program meets all applicable ABA and AALS standards. Credit hours earned are routinely transferred to other ABA-approved law schools in the United States. Interested students should inquire with their home institutions about the amount of residence credit that may be obtained, consistent with ABA Standard 304.

All courses are graded on the standard grading system used at the William S. Richardson School of Law. Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course taken in the program is subject to approval by the student’s home law school. Students transferring credits to other law schools will usually find that grades of 2.0 or higher will be accepted for credit, but that the home law school will not average the Hawai’i grades as part of the student’s overall GPA. Students should consult with their home law school administrations about credit transfer policies.

Externships are generally limited to UH Law students. Non-UH law students must be approved on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the Externship Director. Externships are offered at 2, 4, or 6 credit increments.

CANCELLATION

Students who cancel their enrollment by email or letter postmarked prior to May 1 will receive a full refund. Refunds for cancellations or withdrawals after that time will not normally be made. The University of Hawai’i School of Law reserves the right to cancel summer law courses should it become necessary for any reason. In the unlikely event this occurs, notices will be sent to all applicants prior to May 1; all payments will be completely refunded; and every effort will be made to help students enroll in another summer program.

SUMMER HOUSING & PARKING

Past experience has shown that summer session students prefer as much flexibility as possible in selecting and arranging their accommodations in Hawai‘i. Each student is responsible for arranging his or her own accommodations in Hawai‘i. The Hawai‘i Summer Law Program has negotiated special rates to assist students in locating suitable housing but is not responsible for making arrangements or for any errors that may occur. Students should contact housing providers directly for reservations and rates.

On-Campus Housing

On-campus housing is generally the cheapest and most convenient housing option. Room rates range from $700–1,000 from June 10–July 19, with a mandatory meal plan, which is about $18 per day for any two meals. To apply for housing, you must fill out and submit the Housing Application, which asks for your Summer Law Student I.D. number. Student I.D. numbers will be given out upon Admission to the Program. Applications will be ready in late February on the UH Housing website.

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Student Housing Services 2555 Dole Street Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-8177 Fax (808) 956-5995 Email

Application for admission to the Hawai‘i Summer Law Program and applications for University housing are separate procedures. Admission to one does not signify admission to the other.

Off-Campus Housing

If you choose to live off-campus, make housing arrangements well before your arrival. Rental rates in Honolulu are high and competition for available space is keen. Students contract for off-campus housing directly with the landlord. There is no place on campus to which luggage or mail may be forwarded ahead of arrival, so plan accordingly.

University of Hawai‘i Off-Campus Housing provides listings of off-campus housing options, but to log in, you will need your Student I.D. number.

Evening parking permits are available for purchase online [manoa.hawaii.edu] and at the parking office (QLC Student Services Center Room 014) for a monthly flat rate. These permits are valid Monday through Friday in the lower campus parking structure from 1:30 p.m. and in the upper campus after 4:00 p.m. Evening permits are also valid for the entire Mānoa campus all day on Saturday and Sunday.

For more evening parking permit sales information, call the UHM Parking Office at (808) 956-8899 or email the office .

The Summer 2024 application for non-UH law students is due on May 1. We will consider late applications if spaces are available.

Current UH law students should register through STAR when registration begins on March 6, 2024.

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Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	9.00	9.00	9.00	27.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 3,251.25	$ 3,251.25	$ 3,251.24	$ 9,753.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	5,034.00	5,034.00	5,034.00	15,102.00
	$ 8,285.25	$ 8,285.25	$ 8,285.24	$ 24,855.74

Master of Biomedical and Translational Science In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	4,921.00	4,921.00	4,921.00	14,763.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	9.00	9.00	9.00	27.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 8,172.25	$ 8,172.25	$ 8,172.24	$ 24,516.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00
	$ 12,254.25	$ 12,254.25	$ 12,253.24	$ 36,761.74

Master of Science, Biotechnology Management In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	5,389.00	5,389.00	5,389.00	16,167.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	9.00	9.00	9.00	27.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 8,640.25	$ 8,640.25	$ 8,640.24	$ 25,920.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00
	$ 12,722.25	$ 12,722.25	$ 12,721.24	$ 38,165.74

Master of Science, Genetic Counseling In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	4,887.00	4,887.00	4,887.00	14,661.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	9.00	9.00	9.00	27.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 8,138.25	$ 8,138.25	$ 8,138.24	$ 24,414.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00
	$ 12,220.25	$ 12,220.25	$ 12,219.24	$ 36,659.74

Master of Science in Nursing In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	4,704.00	4,704.00	4,704.00	14,112.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	9.00	9.00	9.00	27.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 7,955.25	$ 7,955.25	$ 7,955.24	$ 23,865.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00
	$ 12,037.25	$ 12,037.25	$ 12,036.24	$ 36,110.74

Doctor of Pharmacy In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	11,957.00	11,957.00	11,957.00	35,871.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	9.00	9.00	9.00	27.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 15,208.25	$ 15,208.25	$ 15,208.24	$ 45,624.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00
	$ 19,290.25	$ 19,290.25	$ 19,289.24	$ 57,869.74

Master of Public Health In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	3,047.00	3,047.00	3,047.00	9,141.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	9.00	9.00	9.00	27.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 6,298.25	$ 6,298.25	$ 6,298.24	$ 18,894.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00
	$ 10,380.25	$ 10,380.25	$ 10,379.24	$ 31,139.74

Master of Public Policy In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	3,170.00	3,170.00	3,170.00	9,510.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	9.00	9.00	9.00	27.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 6,421.25	$ 6,421.25	$ 6,421.24	$ 19,263.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00
	$ 10,503.25	$ 10,503.25	$ 10,502.24	$ 31,508.74

Master of Urban and Regional Planning In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	2,271.00	2,271.00	2,271.00	6,813.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	9.00	9.00	9.00	27.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 5,522.25	$ 5,522.25	$ 5,522.24	$ 16,566.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00
	$ 9,604.25	$ 9,604.25	$ 9,603.24	$ 28,811.74

Business In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	10,644.00	10,644.00	10,644.00	31,932.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	14.00	14.00	14.00	42.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150.45	150.44	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40
	$ 13,900.25	$ 13,900.25	$ 13,900.24	$ 41,700.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00
	$ 17,982.25	$ 17,982.25	$ 17,981.24	$ 53,945.74

School of Law In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	93.00	93.00	186.00
Tuition	957.00	957.00	1,914.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	21,875.00	21,875.00	43,750.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	13.50	13.50	27.00
Student Center Fee	225.67	225.67	451.34
Bren Events Center Fee	34.50	34.50	69.00
Recreation Center Fee	132.00	132.00	264.00
Student Health Insurance *	3,421.21	3,421.19	6,842.40
	$ 26,751.88	$ 26,751.86	$ 53,503.74

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	6,123.00	6,122.00	12,245.00
	$ 32,874.88	$ 32,873.86	$ 65,748.74

* Any returning students not enrolled in the previous spring semester will also pay a prorated GSHIP premium of $918.57 in addition to the fall premium of $3,421.20 for a total 2024 fall semester GSHIP premium of $4,339.77.

Medical In Absentia Registration Fees


Student Services Fee	62.00	62.00	62.00	186.00	12.00
Tuition	638.00	638.00	638.00	1,914.00	638.00
Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition	8,922.00	8,922.00	8,922.00	26,766.00	0.00
Assoc. Grad Students Fee	19.00	19.00	19.00	57.00	19.00
Student Center Fee	150.45	150,45	150.44	451.34	150.44
Bren Events Center Fee	23.00	23.00	23.00	69.00	23.00
Recreation Center Fee	88.00	88.00	88.00	264.00	88.00
Student Health Insurance †	2,280.80	2,280.80	2,280.80	6,842.40	0.00
Disability Insurance Fee ‡	61.00	0.00	0.00	61.00	0.00
	$ 12,244.25	$ 12,183.25	$ 12,183.24	$ 36,610.74	$ 930.44

Nonresident Supplemental Tuition	4,082.00	4,082.00	4,081.00	12,245.00	0.00
	$ 16,326.25	$ 16,265.25	$ 16,264.24	$ 48,855.74	$ 930.44

† Returning students not enrolled in the MD program during the previous spring will pay a prorated GSHIP premium of $787.35 for coverage from 8/12/24 through 9/22/24 in addition to the fall 2024 GSHIP premium of $2,280.80 for a total fall premium of $3,068.15. Medical students returning from a leave of absence (LOA) and who will be re-enrolling in May 2024 will pay a prorated GSHIP premium of $1,905.14 for coverage from 5/20/24 through 9/22/24. LOA students will pay the $1,905.14 prorated premium in addition to to the fall 2024 GSHIP premium of $2,280.80. First-year PRIME LC students who will be enrolling in June 2024 will pay a prorated GSHIP premium of $1,481.78. in addition to the fall premium of $2,280.80.

‡ Disability Insurance Fee is assessed in the fall quarter only.

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Ph.D. Degree in Law : Eligibility for Admission for Ph.D. in Law for Indian Nationals. A Master's degree in Law or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree in Law by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent ...
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Find the PhD fees details in India, the USA, Canada, and the UK, including top colleges. ... science, management, computer science, and law, and can pursue a PhD. The annual fee ranges from INR 80,000 to INR 1,20,000 depending on the university. Entrance exams like the DBT-JRF, CSIR-NET, and UGC-NET/JRF must be passed to be admitted. These ...
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