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PhD of Law

University of Pittsburgh

  • Pittsburgh, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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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

  1. Choose the programme and check its deadline
  2. 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
  3. prerequisite evidence and an English test score. Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
  4. then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$48,534 - $76,616 USD
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Program details

CampusPittsburgh Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Law
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.