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PhD of Law
- Sacramento, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Law can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Paralegal Assistant
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Assistant
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Law (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (often with prerequisite courses) evaluated by an approved agency
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 110)
- Programme-specific GPA
- Interviews and centralised applications apply.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (often with programme prerequisites) evaluated by an approved agency, CAS/centralised applications for Audiology, OT, PT and others
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $51,342 - $74,321, $62,832 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sacramento |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | McGeorge School of Law |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $51,342 - $74,321, $62,832 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $27,151 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.