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Professional Doctorate of Law

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, United States
3 years
English
On campus
Professional Doctorate

University of Pittsburgh campus

About the program

A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: 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

Set by each professional school
typically a bachelor degree with school-specific prerequisites and English scores.

Accepted academic background

Set by each school (e.g. bachelor degree and professional-school prerequisites)

Language tests

IELTS Varies by programme

How to apply

Choose the programme and check its deadline
prerequisites and any central application service on the school's website; each professional school runs its own admissions. Apply online and pay the school's fee. Upload transcripts
prerequisite evidence and an English test score. Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$48,534 - $76,616 USD
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Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Pittsburgh Campus
Faculty or school	School of Law
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Teaching language	English
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.