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Study Abroad

Studying law abroad can be a valuable addition to a law student’s legal education. With the increasing globalization of business, society and the legal profession, even students who plan to practice law only in the U.S. can expect to encounter both international legal questions and international clients. The Law School’s study abroad opportunities allow students to develop the cross-cultural competence needed to navigate this changing legal field. Immersion in a foreign legal culture provides students not only with an understanding of different legal systems, but also exposes them to cultural and linguistic contexts unique to each nation. This multi-faceted and flexible understanding of international law helps to prepare students to network, negotiate, and collaborate across multiple jurisdictions and provides personal and professional opportunities not otherwise available at Northwestern. International and comparative study also serves to broaden a student’s perspective on our own legal system as they analyze law in contrast.

Study Abroad Options

Northwestern Law students may participate in summer study abroad programs, semester study abroad exchanges, or our dual-degree programs. A list of summer study abroad programs can be found on the ABA’s website . Because these programs have been reviewed and approved by the ABA, credits earned in most of them are eligible for credit toward your Northwestern Law degree, provided they are pre-approved. Information about our semester study abroad options is detailed below. If you are interested in the dual-degree programs , note that the application process and steps pre and post-departure will be the same as those for the semester-long exchanges.

Semester Study Abroad

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Law School Rules Governing Exchanges

The Law School has amended Article III, Section 3.01 (d)(2) to include new language which reads in relevant part:

Work in excess of six semester hours taken in other schools...may be counted toward the Law Degree only in the following cases...(iii) as part of an exchange program with the law faculty of a foreign university that has been approved by the Dean after consultation with the Faculty Advisory Committee. The Dean or the Dean's designate may promulgate regulations specifying application procedures and selection criteria for participation in any such program, and shall have discretion to accept or reject the application of a student for reasons of the general welfare of the Law School. The Law School reserves the right to discontinue any program or add new programs for reasons of the general well fare of the Law School.

Exchange Partners

The Law School has negotiated exchange relationships with law faculties abroad. Under these agreements, the foreign schools will send some of their students to Northwestern for a semester, and we will be permitted to send some of our students to their schools in exchange. Our current exchange partners are:

• Institut d’Etude Politiques de Paris (“Sciences Po”) Paris, France - Sciences Po Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella , Buenos Aires, Argentina - UTDT Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Katholieke Universiteit Leuven , Leuven, Belgium - KU Leuven Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Bucerius Law School , Hamburg, Germany (Fall Semester Only) - Bucerius Fact Sheet (pdf)
• National University of Singapore , Singapore - NUS Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Instituto de Empresa , Madrid, Spain (Period 1 or Period 2) - IE Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Tel Aviv University , Tel Aviv, Israel - TAU Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Peking University , Beijing, China - PKU Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai, China - Shanghai Jiao Tong Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México , Mexico City, México - ITAM Fact Sheet (pdf)
• University of Zurich , Zurich, Switzerland - UZH Fact Sheet (pdf)
• King's College London , London, UK - King's College Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Università Bocconi , Milan, Italy - Bocconi Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Universidad de Montevideo , Montevideo, Uruguay - UM Fact Sheet (pdf)

Choosing a Program

How you choose a study abroad program depends on what your goals for the semester are. Please email [email protected] if you would like to meet and discuss the options, review past students’ evaluations of their study abroad experience, or obtain a study abroad application.

Study Abroad Requirements

Students interested in studying abroad must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of application
• Semester-long exchanges may take place in fall or spring of 2L year or fall of 3L year only
• Transfer students, 2YJDs, and JD/MBA students are not eligible for study abroad (semester or year-long programs)

Study abroad will "cost" 1200 bid points per enrollment.

JD graduation requirements cannot be fulfilled abroad.

JD students may complete only one semester-long immersion opportunity (e.g. San Francisco or LA immersions); and no more than 30 credits in semester study away from the Chicago campus, which includes the combined total of credits earned in the Immersion Programs, Senior Research field research, Intensive Practicum, Study Abroad, and similar programs.

Application Process

• Fall semester: February 1 of the preceding semester
• Spring semester: September 20 of the preceding semester

Late applications will not be accepted.

All study abroad applications must include the following:

• Study Abroad Application Form
• Unofficial transcript from CAESAR
• Current resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Letter of Good Standing (from Registrar)

Applications materials should be emailed to International Programs. Letters of recommendation may be included (sealed) with the application or emailed directly to [email protected] .

All study abroad applicants will be interviewed and students will be selected on the basis of merit, maturity, career objectives, and potential for positive contribution to the program.

Steps after Nomination

If you are nominated to study abroad, you must complete the following steps before departure:

• Complete host school’s application form
• Complete visa application (through host school)
• Complete all steps outlined on the Study Abroad Pre-Departure Checklist ( see PDF below )
• Complete your Individual Academic Plan ( see pdf below ). Please note that selection of courses and the credit to be received for them must be approved in advance by the Law School.
• Register your trip in Northwestern's International Travel Registry
• Participate in any required pre- and post-departure administrative and academic meetings or tasks, including those necessary to ensure that your study will be eligible for credit under the ABA rules.

Steps Post-Departure

• Any changes to your academic plan must be approved by the Director of International Programs.
• You will be responsible for completing approximately four check-ins and a mid-term evaluation report ( see pdf below ) for your studies while abroad
• Upon your return, you must complete a study abroad evaluation ( see pdf below ) and submit electronic copies of all work completed while abroad to receive credit

Transcript Information

If you receive a C and above grade in the courses you take abroad, the total number of credits earned will appear on your Law School transcript. You will not be awarded a grade for such study, and no grade will be factored into your overall grade point average.

Financial Aid

Students participating in an exchange program will pay their full tuition to the Law School and will be billed as if they were attending a semester here. Students who apply for financial aid through Northwestern will be eligible for all financial aid awards or loans that you would have been eligible to receive if you were attending school here. Students receiving a grant, will receive it in the normal amount. All housing, travel, insurance and book expenses are the responsibility of the participating students. There will be additional fees at host schools such as student activities fees and other incidentals that students will also be responsible for paying.

Students are not eligible to use VA benefits while studying abroad. 

For questions or additional information, contact the Chicago Office of Financial Aid by e-mail .

Insurance and Safety Abroad

Northwestern University’s Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) provides support to members of the university community that travel abroad. Please note that the following Northwestern regulations will apply to any law students studying abroad:

• Students must enroll in GeoBlue insurance before departure
• Any student traveling to a Level 3 or Level 4 country on the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisories list will be required to sign a travel release form before departure.
• Under our relationship with GeoBlue, Drum Cussac provides our Political / Environment / Natural Disaster Evacuation (PEND) coverage. For more details and information on how to self-register, please visit the Security Information Resources page.

Additional information about safety abroad and advice for student travelers can be found on the OGSS website . If you have any additional questions about travel abroad health insurance, please contact the Office of Global Safety and Security at  [email protected] .

• Study Abroad Application (pdf)
• Study Abroad Pre-Departure Checklist (pdf)
• Individual Academic Plan (pdf)
• Midterm Evaluation (pdf)
• Study Abroad Final Evaluation (pdf)

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Law School Scholarships Around the World

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Law scholarships to study anywhere in the world

Law scholarships to study in australia & new zealand, law scholarships to study in europe, law scholarships to study in north america.

Whether you’re studying law at  undergraduate level ,  graduate level , or just want to know the types of funding available worldwide before applying to  study law , you’ve come to the right place!

Take a look below at the selection of  law school scholarships  and grants currently available to  law students  around the world, and click the links to find out more.

• FUNED Scholarships for Mexican Students – Graduate law scholarships for Mexican students enrolling on a master’s program at a leading university in the top 200 of the  QS World University Rankings®  anywhere in the world. (Information in Spanish).
• HM Hubbard Law Scholarship   – Law scholarships for trainee and qualified solicitors in the UK to undertake further study in  France ,  Spain  or  Canada .
• Law Foundation Graduate Scholarships   – Scholarships for law students pursuing a graduate degree in law or a related subject to study at recognized universities in Canada, the  US  and elsewhere. To be eligible, you must be from British Columbia (Canada) or have graduated from a law school there.
• MENZIES Foundation Scholarships   – Scholarships for Australian citizens to gain funding for postgraduate study in international law.

To study in Australia:

• Equity Scholarships Scheme @ QUT   – Need-based scholarships at Australia’s  Queensland University of Technology , available to students of all levels studying law, business, education, health, science or engineering.
• Juris Doctor (JD) Scholarship for International Students @ UNSW   – Law scholarships for international students undertaking the JD program at the  University of New South Wales (UNSW)  in Australia.
• Postgraduate Scholarships @ University of Sydney   – Various scholarships for students of all study levels enrolled at the  University of Sydney ’s Law School.
• TC Beirne School of Law Masters Scholarships @ UQ   – Need-based LLM scholarships for students enrolling on the LLM or Master of International Commercial Law program at the  University of Queensland  in Australia.

To study in New Zealand:

• Auckland Law School Postgraduate Scholarships   – A range of scholarships to study law at postgraduate level at the  University of Auckland  in New Zealand. There are also  undergraduate scholarships.
• Ethel Benjamin Scholarship   – Law scholarships funded by the Law Foundation for New Zealand women to study law in New Zealand at postgraduate level. A  similar scholarship  is available at the  Victoria University of Wellington .
• The New Zealand Law Foundation Doctoral Scholarship  – Scholarships for Kiwi PhD students to carry out research in a defined area of the law for the benefit of New Zealand and its legal system.

To study in Germany:

• DAAD Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)  – Postgraduate scholarships for students from countries in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, to undertake a master’s degree in public policy at a participating German university. Applicants should have studied a related undergraduate degree (e.g. law, economics or politics) and should intend to use their qualification within their country of origin.
• Max Planck Society Research Scholarships   – Doctoral and postdoctoral law scholarships for doctoral students and researchers to study law in Germany.

To study in the Netherlands:

• Amsterdam Law School Merit Scholarships @ UvA   – LLM scholarships for students to gain funding for study law at master’s level within the  University of Amsterdam ’s Faculty of Law. Applicants should already hold an LLB degree.
• Holland Scholarship @ University of Groningen  – A €5,000 scholarship is available for bright undergraduate non-EU students who hold a degree from a university outside the Netherlands and have received an admission offer from the University of Groningen for one of the programs listed here . 

To study in the UK:

• Dickson Poon Undergraduate Law Scholarship Programme @ King’s College London   – Undergraduate scholarships for law students studying at the Dickson Poon School of Law,  King’s College London . 
• Henry Arthur Hollond Studentship in Law @ University of Cambridge   – Studentship for an enrolling student on the LLM program at the  University of Cambridge ’s Trinity College. (Scroll down the page to view full scholarship details).
• John Bloom Law Bursary   – UK scholarships for students looking to pursue a law degree at a recognized UK university. Available to UK citizens with financial need only.
• Law School Scholarships and Grants @ UCL   – Various undergraduate scholarships for law students studying at  UCL (University College London)  in the Faculty of Laws.
• LLB Scholarships @ University of Birmingham   – Various law scholarships and grants for domestic and international students to study the LLB (Bachelor of Laws) program at the  University of Birmingham ’s Law School.
• Margaret Bennett Scholarship for African Women @ LSE   – LLM scholarships to study the Master of Laws program at the  London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) , open to female students from Africa (preference given to students from North Africa).
• Postgraduate Law School Funding @ QMUL   – Scholarships for law students undertaking the LLM, MSc or PhD programs at  Queen Mary University of London ’s School of Law.
• Taught Postgraduate Scholarships @ University of Kent  – Various postgraduate scholarships for students studying the Taught LLM program at the  University of Kent .

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To study in Canada:

• Schulich School of Law Scholarships @ Dalhousie University  – Various law school scholarships to study at  Dalhousie University .
• Master’s Scholarships for International Students @ Laval University   – Graduate scholarships for law students enrolling on a master’s degree at  Laval University . Open to all international students from Africa or Europe (excluding French students).
• Undergraduate Faculty Scholarships @ McGill University   – Various undergraduate scholarships and prizes for bachelor-level law students studying at  McGill University .

To study in the US:

• AABA Foundation Scholarships   – US scholarships for law students interested in pursuing careers in public interest, for students from the Asia-Pacific and other underrepresented communities in the  San Francisco Bay Area . International students are eligible, but must live in the Bay Area.
• ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund   – Law school scholarships offered by the American Bar Association (ABA), open to first-year law students at  ABA-accredited law schools  in the US. Open to US citizens only.
• Arent Fox Diversity Scholarship Program   – Scholarships for law students in their first and second year at an ABA-accredited law school in the US. Scholarship winners will receive a $20,000 award and a salaried summer associate position.
• Bradley R Corbett Scholarship  – Law scholarships for US citizens offered by defense attorney, Bradley R Corbett.
• Federal Circuit Bar Association Scholarship  – Law school scholarships for students pursuing a JD program at an accredited university in the US. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and interest in certain aspects of US law.
• MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program  – Law school scholarships for Latino students interested in advancing Latino civil rights in their careers. Open to Latino US citizens studying law at any degree level in the US.
• National Bar Institute Law School Scholarships and Grants   – Law school scholarships and grants available to US students enrolled at law school in the US. Funding for African-American and minority students available.
• NYU Law Scholarship Programs @ NYU   – Various scholarships for law students undertaking the JD program at  New York University (NYU)  in the US. Scholarships also cover specializations such as cybersecurity.
• JD Scholarships @ University of San Diego  – Various JD scholarships are available for entering students who show academic excellence (such as a strong academic background/LSAT score).
• Cohen & Cohen Civil Justice Scholarship – An $1,000 scholarship available to a student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the US (including first-year university students, who graduated high school or have a GED), and any high school Junior or Senior.
• DREAM Act Scholarship – An $500 merit-based, essay-contest scholarship which aims to support individuals who wish to make a difference in the lives of immigrants and other non-native individuals living in the US.

Many more law scholarships in the US, from private law firms and external organizations, can be found listed on the University of Notre Dame’s  law school website . Another US university listing external law school scholarships is the  University of California, Berkeley .

This article was originally published in March 2015. It was updated in November 2018.

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Laura is a former staff writer for  TopUniversities.com , providing advice and guidance for students on a range of topics helping them to choose where to study , get admitted  and find funding and  scholarships . A graduate of Queen Mary University of London, Laura also blogs about student life.

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The Center for Global Law and Policy (CGLP) offers opportunities for students and faculty to examine, experience, and contribute to a scholarly platform for international law at Santa Clara University.

The international law curriculum at Santa Clara includes a broad offering of courses, access to the most extensive and one of the oldest law summer abroad programs of any law school in the country, and access to a number of international speakers and scholars throughout the year.

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The Center for Global Law & Policy was created to advance international and comparative law scholarship and education among Santa Clara Law students, faculty, and community by:

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Whether you dream of going to law school and becoming a lawyer or just have a general interest in the field of law, studying law overseas provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about the legal system of another country firsthand.

It can also provoke a new perspective on your home country's laws and provide a valuable supplement to degrees in political science, international relations, and history, in addition to pre-law.

For anyone interested in topics like human rights, diplomacy, social justice, criminal justice, environmental protection, public policy, healthcare, and of course international and comparative law, a summer, semester, or year spent overseas can be very beneficial.

However, because law is a professional course of study, going overseas has to be done with particular care to ensure the relevancy of the destination and coursework so as not to inhibit graduation and, in most cases, graduate school timelines.

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Program Types

As with any study abroad program, you can either use a program affiliated with your university or go with an independent provider like IES, AIFS, or SIT. Using your home university's study abroad office is advantageous because there may be opportunities to carry over your financial aid and less competition for additional scholarships.

Depending on your interest within the spectrum of possible legal studies, international experience is more relevant in some areas than others, and may influence whether or not your focus is better supported by a semester or year-long study, or even just a summer program if your interest in studying overseas is more for self, not career development.

Commercial Law

Commercial law, for instance, usually requires working with multinational organizations, so exposure to foreign legal systems is beneficial, although not necessary. Be advised that in cross-border transactions, local attorneys are usually hired to handle the portions of the case involving a foreign jurisdiction.

A US lawyer who happened to have international experience in that region -- or even if they passed the bar in a foreign country -- would be more likely to get on the case, but would not be directly responsible for anything other than American law due to the complexity and specificity of legal expertise required for each jurisdiction.

International Criminal Law and Human Rights

International criminal law and human rights law are also two areas of study that are well supported by study abroad programs. These branches of law are, by their very nature, operated outside of the United States and make logical destinations.

Comparative Law

If you are interested in studying law but don't necessarily want to work as a lawyer, then a summer or semester study in comparative law could be beneficial as background for those studying the humanities, business, and international relations.

Direct Enrollment vs. Program Provider

Another difference in program types to pay attention to are the difference between programs that cater specifically to foreign students, or programs that directly enroll you for a period of time in the foreign university.

If the latter is true, the selection of where to go may be even more important because you'll be learning the same material as your peers in that foreign country (which may be a system of law you ultimately wouldn't practice). International law is taught in many countries in English, but local law rarely is.

Whether you choose to participate in a semester, year-long, or summer program, the exposure to living and studying in a foreign country can help prepare you better understand cases -- or perhaps case studies in law school -- regarding that country, or conduct business there if your long-term goal is not to be in the courtroom.

If you're serious about building a career focused on one particular country or region, than a direct enrollment year-long program would be the most serious and immersive way to go. If your goal is simply to have a basic understanding of law in a communist country, for instance, than an 8-week summer program catered to foreign students in China would be sufficient.

Where to Go

Regardless of which type of program you go with, studying law overseas requires attention to a more particular set of requirements than for history, language, or political science. Whether your interest lies in international law, human rights, commercial law, or criminal justice, just to name a few, you want to be sure that your destination is relevant to your longer-term goals and interests.

Even if you plan to practice predominantly on a national or even state or regional level, exposure to international law and different legal systems can make your law school application more compelling and benefit your long-term career.

One huge difference off the bat is whether a country practices civil or common law, because universities will always teach the type of law that governs their country. The common law system is used in the UK, as well as its former colonies including but not limited to Australia, India, and the United States. Many other countries around the world use civil law.

Most programs catered to Americans seem to be offered in England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Netherlands (especially for international human rights and criminal law). China and India are also popular because of their global relevancy and exposure to the particularities of their systems can be beneficial for many aspiring legal professionals.

The level of difficulty of the coursework is also something to note. Many Americans who have studied law overseas note that foreign universities have a more challenging legal curriculum than their counterparts in the United States. Some Americans who have taken the BAR exam in another country have remarked that passing the BAR was easier in the United States.

For those of you curious about perhaps going to law school overseas instead of in the United States should note that a person wanting to study law should do so in the country where he or she intends to work. The specificity of the law system in every country makes it difficult for lawyers to attend law school abroad and come home and practice in their home country -- or vice-versa.

Planning Your Trip

Here are some other helpful considerations before selecting a program and departing:

Look critically at the courses listed for your program. Do these make sense from an academic perspective and complement your pre-law or existing undergraduate coursework? Are these topics you wouldn't ordinarily cover at your home university?

Especially if you're enrolling in a semester or year-long program, make sure the courses on offer will satisfy requirements, both general and for your major, at your home university.

Going abroad could potentially interfere with law school application timelines and studying for the LSAT. Make sure you choose a time before the application madness begins so you can fully enjoy your time overseas.

Foreign Language

If you're studying a foreign language and proficient enough to take a class in it, would there be courses available in that language? Specifically for those who want to study international law, demonstrated foreign language proficiency is very beneficial. If you don't speak another language, would beginner classes be offered alongside your law-centered curriculum?

If you're between two similar programs, look at the faculty. Sometimes who teaches the class can be as important, if not more important, than the content. Are they from the country itself? You can also look at professors at the university at large, who may not teach your class, but who would be available on campus to meet if you made the effort.

Legal clinics on-campus provide opportunities to work on real cases with a faculty member supervising. Are these available or accessible to study abroad students?

Does the university have an international law journal? Student-run publications can be a fun and rewarding opportunity.

Learning in the classroom is only part of the experience. Study abroad students can usually choose from on or off campus housing. Check with your program to see if a homestay is available, which would give you a much better grasp of the host society. Deeper involvement in the culture leads to more personal growth and helps develop the cross-cultural skills that are important to career success.

Scholarships

Funding for your program will depend on whether it's offered through your home university or from an independent provider. Usually there are additional scholarships available, both destination and major specific for study abroad.

Check with your provider for more options, and explore a comprehensive list of scholarships for law students.

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The Ph.D. in Law degree program is designed to prepare J.D. graduates for careers as legal scholars and teachers through a doctoral program aimed at the production of a substantial body of academic research and writing under the close supervision of a three-member faculty dissertation committee. Unlike programs designed for students who wish to learn about law from the disciplinary perspectives of the social sciences or the humanities, the Ph.D. in Law is directed at students who wish to pursue advanced studies in law from the perspective of the law. This program offers emerging scholars an opportunity to contribute to the development of law as an academic field, and it provides an alternate pathway into law teaching alongside existing routes such as fellowships, advanced degrees in cognate fields, legal practice, and clerkships.

Because our entering Ph.D. students will have already completed their J.D. degrees, the anticipated course of study toward the Ph.D. in Law degree is three academic years and two summers in residence. In their first two semesters, Ph.D. students will enroll in courses designed to help them acquire the background and research skills needed to complete a dissertation in their field of interest and to prepare them for qualifying examinations that test the depth and breadth of the literacies and skills they have acquired. During their second year, students will prepare a dissertation prospectus and begin work on a dissertation. The dissertation may take the form of either three law review articles or a book-length manuscript and will make up a portfolio of writing that will be essential for success in the job market. Ph.D. students will also gain experience in the classroom, and receive the full support of Yale Law School’s Law Teaching Program , which has had remarkable success in placing graduates in tenure-track positions at leading law schools.

Ph.D. students receive a full-tuition waiver, a health award for health insurance coverage, and a stipend to cover their year-round living expenses, as well as support for participation in national and international conferences.

Applications for admission to the Ph.D. in Law program are available starting on August 15. The deadline for submission of all materials is December 15. Applicants to the Ph.D. in Law program must complete a J.D. degree at a U.S. law school before they matriculate and begin the Ph.D. program. Any questions about the program may be directed to Gordon Silverstein, Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs, at [email protected] .

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Regarded as the highest degree in varied academic disciplines, a Doctorate of Philosophy ( PhD ) aims to provide students with a chance to delve deeper into a specific area of study. For a field like Law, a doctoral degree is suitable for those wanted to pursue their career as legal scholars and teachers. A PhD in Law incorporates intense coursework followed by detailed research in the chosen specialization. The program is devised for students who want to gain in-depth knowledge and advanced studies in the domain. If you also want to secure a doctorate degree in Law, you should definitely aim for attaining overseas education for the same. Through this blog, we will elucidate various aspects of PhD in Law, the eligibility criteria you need to fulfil, course structure and specialisations as well as top universities.

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Specialisations offered, course structure, top universities abroad offering phd in law, top colleges in india, entrance exams in india, phd in law: distance education, important books, eligibility for phd in law, application process , required documents .

Commonly offered as a 3-year degree, 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 while they are required to prepare their dissertation during the latter part. Often pursued as a full-time course, this degree prepares individuals for several leadership roles in Judiciary, Business, Academics as well as Government.

There are a plethora of concentrations available under PhD in Law from which applicants can choose from. These courses connect the vast discipline of law with its relevant sub-fields, hence students can opt for a unique course and specialize in the same. Selecting a particular specialization also helps to delve deeper into it by pursuing research. Take a look at the following list of PhD in Law specialisations: 

• PhD in Interdisciplinary Law
• PhD in International Law
• PhD in Legal Studies 
• PhD in Cyber Law
• PhD in Civil Law 
• PhD in Jurisprudence 
• PhD in Administrative Law Studies 
• PhD in Environmental Law  
• PhD in National Law Studies 
• PhD in Dispute Resolution  

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The curriculum and syllabus of a PhD in Law can vary as per the specialisation as well the academic institution. But in order to provide you with a general overview, the following paragraphs describe the structure of this doctoral degree as followed for a 3-year program.

• In the first year of a PhD in Law, students get to focus on the coursework of their specialisations with their prospective Advisory Committees. Along with this, it also comprises a seminar regarding legal scholarships and methodologies. With all this, the degree also incorporates canonical workshops on legal scholarships in the first semester of the year. In the second semester, students are required to present a report on the same. 
• During the second year, you will get to work with the faculty dissertation committee. Students have to present the dissertation in a manuscript of almost a book’s length or 3 articles that can be published thus constituting the portfolio. Afterwards, the committees will provide their views on one’s dissertation prospectus and give their seal of approval if they liked the topic. Apart from this intense research work of PhD in Law, students ought to compulsorily participate in teaching activities where they can work as teaching assistants, co-teaching with faculty etc.  
• In the third year, students can either continue with their teaching as a professor of Law or they can go on with improvising their dissertation. In many cases, one can devote themselves to their research projects while pursuing teaching and at the conclusion of the third year, they will be required to submit their dissertation. However, the extension of the duration can also happen depending on a case-to-case basis.

Deciding the right university for a course can be a strenuous task and requires professional help. Leading law schools and universities around the globe possess the necessary capabilities to transform the personalities of enrolled students. These extra-edge attributes can help you have a kickstart in your career and convert your career aspirations into success. To grab a taste of global exposure and a plethora of opportunities in this field, here are some top-notch universities offering PhD in Law that you must consider:

Tabulated below are the top colleges in India offering a PhD in law. You can have a look here:

There are various entrance exams in India that you can apply for and attempt in order to be selected for a PhD in Law. They are mentioned below.

Did you know that you can pursue a PhD in law through distance education? A lot of established and good colleges as well as universities offer the course part-time or through correspondence. Tabulate below are some of the important colleges that offer PhD in Law through distance learning.

Tabulated below are the important and informative books you can refer to while pursuing a PhD in Law. You can check it out here: 

PhD Law Admission Process 

There are two ways of getting admission in PhD in Law. You can either get direct admission or merit. 

Direct Admission

• For direct admission, you must get the admission form from the college or university. You can get it both offline and online.
• To get the application form you can go to the official website of the institute or college and fill the form there. You can upload it there and then.
• Once you have completed filling out the application form you must go to the college for counselling and also attend the round of personal interviews.

Merit-Based Admission 

• The important exams conducted to give admission on the basis of merit include JMI Law Entrance Exam, CLAT, AILET – All India Law Entrance Test , NET – National Eligibility Test , and PET – PhD Entrance Test. 
• Students can apply for these exams both offline and online. The forms for the respective exams can be downloaded on their official websites. 
• Admission will be given on the basis of the subsequent marks obtained by students in these exams. 

To get enrolled in any degree, candidates need to meet certain prerequisites specified for the course by the institution. Since there are a lot of specializations available for PhD in Law, the eligibility criteria tend to differ from one university to another. Below listed are some essential requirements that you need to fulfil in order to apply for the program:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law such as LLB or any other related discipline 
• Master’s degree in Law, i.e. LLM although some universities may allow candidates having a postgraduate degree in similar disciplines  
• Students are also required to qualify for the LSAT exam with a good score. 
• Research Proposal (Around 1000 words): Describing the scope of the project along with undertaken dissertation. 
• If you’re applying to foreign universities, you need to give English Language Proficiency Tests such as IELTS , TOEFL , etc.
• It is recommended for the candidates have a well-designed Curriculum Vitae.

This is another important aspect you need to keep in mind if you’re planning to become a lawyer. But the application process might get overwhelming. This is where the professional from Leverage Edu will help you. It’s important to complete the application process without any mistakes. Here are crucial things to consider:

• Call us and we will help you shortlist your favourite law universities . But you need to submit your application to multiple universities to broaden your chances of getting selected. 
• Compile all essential documents. Don’t make mistakes while submitting the documents. 
• Submit the application before the deadlines and start the application process for accommodation, students visa, and scholarships / student loans .
• Accept the offer letter

The documentation process is one of the most essential steps you should consider. But making some common mistakes will jeopardize your application. The documents you need to submit are::

• Educational certificates. As you’re going for a law degree, you need to provide your other mark sheets such as the 12th mark sheet, UG mark sheet, etc.  
• Letter of recommendation
• Letter of intent 
• Financial documents 
• Statement of purpose  

Career Prospects and Salary

After completing your PhD in law from a reputed university, you will be able to boost your chances of getting hired by top companies. Employers will take a look at your university name as it will have a huge impact on your employability. Therefore, make sure you complete your PhD degree from a reputed university to stand apart from the crowd. Here are the jobs you can get after completing your PhD in law:

• Law Professor
• Political Advisor
• Project Manager
• Compliance Manager

The salary of a lawyer who holds a PhD degree will vary from one designation to another as well as the country. Here’s a table:

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Coordinated JD/PhD Program

Harvard Law School and the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The Coordinated JD/PhD Program is designed for students interested in completing interdisciplinary work at Harvard University and is founded on the belief that students’ legal studies and their arts and sciences graduate studies can be mutually enriched through this pursuit. Students completing the coordinated program receive a JD from Harvard Law School (HLS) and a PhD from the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  (Harvard Griffin GSAS). It is expected that these students will be strong candidates for teaching posts at law schools and in arts and sciences programs, as well as for other positions in law and academia. Prospective students interested in the coordinated program may reach out to  HLS J.D. Admissions  and the  Harvard Griffin GSAS Office of Admissions  to learn more. Current and admitted students interested in the coordinated program are encouraged to contact  April Pettit , in the Office of Academic Affairs at HLS for questions about the JD program, or  Dan Volchok , Assistant Dean of Student Success at Harvard Griffin GSAS for questions about the PhD programs.

Prospective students must separately apply to and be admitted to both HLS and a Harvard Griffin GSAS PhD program in order to participate in the coordinated JD/PhD program.

• Students enrolled in HLS, but not yet admitted to Harvard Griffin GSAS, must apply to Harvard Griffin GSAS no later than the 2L year, meeting the Harvard Griffin GSAS application deadline for matriculation the following year.
• Students enrolled in Harvard Griffin GSAS, but not yet admitted to HLS, should apply to HLS no later than the G3 year, meeting the HLS application deadline for matriculation the following year.
• Please see below for details about participation in the coordinated program for Harvard Griffin GSAS students who apply and are admitted to HLS after the G3 year.

Once admitted to both schools, students must submit a proposed Plan of Study to the coordinated program no later than October 1 of the academic year following admission to both schools. Students should submit the Plan of Study to April Pettit in the Office of Academic Affairs at HLS.

Please note: Harvard Griffin GSAS students who apply to and are admitted to HLS after the G3 year at Harvard Griffin GSAS must then separately apply to the coordinated program. The application to the coordinated program should include (1) a statement detailing the way in which the student plans to integrate his or her legal studies with his or her graduate studies including how work done at HLS will inform the dissertation work and vice versa; and (2) a letter of support from the primary Harvard Griffin GSAS advisor; and (3) the Plan of Study.

The JD/PhD committee will review the applications to determine admission to the coordinated program.

Students will be registered in only one School during any given semester/term. Pursuant to ABA rules, students must  complete all requirements for the JD degree within seven years of the date they first enroll in HLS ; they may graduate from HLS before completing the PhD. Students must have satisfactorily completed at least 16 half courses in their Harvard Griffin GSAS department to receive the PhD. Students in the coordinated program will have two primary faculty advisors, one at HLS and one at Harvard Griffin GSAS, who will jointly advise students.

Students will be expected to complete the first-year program, three upper-level fall or spring semesters, and two winter terms at HLS, for a total of five fall and spring semesters and three winter terms. In lieu of the sixth HLS semester generally required of JD students, students in the coordinated program may take a semester at Harvard Griffin GSAS, completing courses or dissertation work pre-approved by HLS, and equivalent to at least 10 HLS credits. This Harvard Griffin GSAS semester may be taken only after a student has matriculated at HLS and completed their entire first year of study there. Students and their faculty advisors will determine the most appropriate sequencing for each student’s course of study, keeping in mind the HLS course, credit, and residency requirements for this program.

Course and Credit Requirements

First-year program.

The first year at HLS consists of (1) Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Legislation and Regulation, Property, and Torts; (2) First-year Legal Research and Writing; (3) January Experiential Term; and (4) a spring upper-level elective at HLS of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 classroom credits.

Upper-Level Years

Credit and residency requirements.

Students must earn no fewer than 52 credits beyond the first year, including 36 HLS classroom credits. Classroom credits include those connected to courses, seminars and reading groups, but not writing or clinical credits. The 36 required classroom credits also include the required minimum of two credits to satisfy the Professional Responsibility Requirement and credits from the required winter terms (provided that the course chosen offers classroom credits). Of the remaining 16 required HLS credits, a maximum of ten are earned through courses or tutorials taken in Harvard Griffin GSAS and/or for dissertation writing (see below). Note that students must have their advisor’s approval before engaging in a semester of Harvard Griffin GSAS dissertation writing that is expected to count toward the HLS credit requirements . The remaining six required HLS credits may be earned in classroom, writing or clinical courses.

While at HLS, students must be enrolled in a minimum of ten total credits each semester in HLS or Harvard Griffin GSAS, with no fewer than eight of these being HLS classroom credits toward the requirement of 36 HLS classroom credits.

Winter Term Requirement

Students also must enroll in the HLS winter term two times during their upper-level years in the program. Each of the winter terms must follow a fall term enrollment or precede a spring term enrollment at HLS. Students may register for a course of two or three credits. JD/PhD students will be permitted to spend one of the winter terms in the HLS Winter Writing Program, provided they are engaged in written work for HLS credit according to the rules of that program.

Written Work Requirement

JD/PhD students must complete the JD Written Work Requirement. Students are permitted to satisfy the requirement with a portion of their dissertation, provided this work meets HLS standards for written work. However, any portion of the dissertation counted toward the JD Written Work Requirement cannot also be used as part of the 10 HLS-equivalent credits earned during a student’s Harvard Griffin GSAS semester. Further information about the J.D. Written Work Requirement and the Winter Term Writing Program is available from the HLS Registrar’s Office .

Pro Bono Requirement

JD/PhD students must complete the  HLS Pro Bono Requirement  of 50 hours of public service.

Residency Requirement

A minimum of two years of full-time study in residence is required for all PhD programs in the Harvard Griffin GSAS. During the period of registration at HLS, coordinated JD/PhD students will have “study-at-another-Harvard-school” status in Harvard Griffin GSAS.

Structure of Academic Work

Students will ordinarily be enrolled for at least four years (8 terms) in Harvard Griffin GSAS. They must complete at least 16 half courses to receive their PhD. Students may cross-register for a limited number of Harvard Griffin GSAS courses during their upper-level terms at HLS. Depending on the Harvard Griffin GSAS department, these courses may count toward the PhD. However, JD/PhD students may count a maximum of 10 credits from Harvard Griffin GSAS coursework or dissertation writing toward the JD. Therefore, students planning to spend a semester enrolled at Harvard Griffin GSAS taking courses or writing the dissertation for which they will earn 10 HLS credits may not also count cross-registered Harvard Griffin GSAS courses toward the JD.

General Examinations

In most departments, once having completed the required coursework, students must pass a general examination or other preliminary or qualifying examinations before undertaking independent research on a dissertation. Normally, when the nature of the field and previous preparation permit, students should pass these examinations by the end of the second year of full-time academic residence.

PhD Dissertation

The student’s dissertation prospectus must be approved by the department. A student who wishes to present as a dissertation a published article, series of articles, book or other document, or a manuscript that has been accepted for publication, must have the approval of the department concerned. In no case, however, may a dissertation be presented that has already been submitted toward another degree, either at Harvard or elsewhere. The Dissertation Acceptance Certificate must be signed by at least three readers approved by the student’s department, two of whom must be members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). FAS emeriti (including research professors) and faculty members from other schools at Harvard who hold appointments on GSAS degree committees are authorized to sign the Dissertation Acceptance Certificates as FAS members. GSAS strongly recommends that the chair of the dissertation committee be a member of FAS. The third reader may be a member of the HLS faculty.

Requirement of Satisfactory Status

Continuous registration, a satisfactory grade record, and evidence that satisfactory progress is being made toward the degree are required of all candidates for graduate degrees offered by FAS. All students in Harvard Griffin GSAS must be making satisfactory progress in order to be eligible for any type of financial aid and teaching. The following five provisions are the general definition of satisfactory progress during registration in Harvard Griffin GSAS:

• During the first two years of graduate study any student who has completed expected requirements is considered to be making satisfactory progress.
• In each of the first two years, a student must have achieved the minimum grade-point average required by the faculty, a B average. (see Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies: Grade and Examination Requirements ).
• By the end of the third year, a student must have passed general examinations or the departmental equivalent.
• By the end of the fourth year, a student must have obtained approval of a dissertation prospectus or its departmental equivalent.
• By the end of the fifth year and each subsequent year during which a student is allowed to register, they must have produced at least one acceptable chapter of the dissertation.

For more information about satisfactory progress, please see Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies .

Other Requirements

Ordinarily, programs will have a language requirement and an expectation of teaching. Students should consult with their Harvard Griffin GSAS departments for more information about these requirements.

There are a number of possible academic schedules for students pursuing both degrees. Three sequences are outlined below, but students may propose alternative sequences. In considering their courses of study, students should be aware that their financial aid packages might be affected at the school in which they defer enrollment.

Year 1: HLS Year 2: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 3: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 4: HLS Year 5: 1st term, HLS Year 5: 2nd term, Harvard Griffin GSAS (earning the equivalent of 10 HLS credits in dissertation work) Following year(s): Harvard Griffin GSAS until completion of dissertation

Year 1: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 2: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 3: HLS Year 4: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 5: HLS Year 6: 1st term, HLS Year 6: 2nd term, Harvard Griffin GSAS (earning the equivalent of 10 HLS credits in dissertation work) Following year(s): Harvard Griffin GSAS until completion of dissertation

Year 1: HLS Year 2: HLS Year 3: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 4: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 5: 1st term, HLS Year 5: 2nd term, Harvard Griffin GSAS (earning the equivalent of 10 HLS credits in dissertation work) Following year(s): Harvard Griffin GSAS until completion of dissertation

Updated Plans of Study

By October 1 each year, current JD/PhD students should submit an updated Plan of Study to April Pettit, in the HLS Office of Academic Affairs.

Other Academic Information

Faculty advising.

Students in the program will have primary faculty advisors at both HLS and at Harvard Griffin GSAS. If possible, HLS faculty advisors should be selected before the completion of the 2L year. The HLS faculty advisor must sign off on any dissertation writing a student expects to use for JD credit. In some Harvard Griffin GSAS departments, the director of graduate studies serves as the faculty advisor during the first two years of study. Faculty advisors will supervise students’ academic work, advise students on their courses of study and on specific classes appropriate for their PhD work, and approve the courses of study for their students on an annual basis. If appropriate, the HLS advisor will be the third reader on the student’s dissertation committee, with at least two readers required to be members of FAS.

Leaving the JD/PhD Program

If a student fails to make adequate progress toward the PhD, the student’s faculty advisors will be permitted to withdraw the student from the program. In such cases, in order to receive the JD degree, a student will still need to meet the graduation and credit requirements for the JD degree.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Harvard law school.

Students must pay five semesters of full tuition. Students will be eligible for HLS financial aid for all semesters during which they pay tuition to HLS. For more information on Financial Aid, visit the Student Financial Services Financial Aid webpage .

Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The minimum financial requirement for the PhD is at least four terms of full tuition followed by two years of reduced tuition and a facilities fee unless the degree is completed in less than four years. The financial aid awarded upon admission to the PhD program is available during those terms in which the student is enrolled in Harvard Griffin GSAS. Students should refer to their notice of financial support provided by their department upon admission to Harvard Griffin GSAS. Students should consult with their GSAS departments for more information.

Administrative Information

The HLS Registrar’s Office, the FAS Registrar’s Office, the GSAS Assistant Dean of Student Success, the HLS Associate Director of Academic Affairs, and the appropriate financial aid officers, will coordinate on students’ registration status and updated plans of study.

Housing and Student Life

GSAS and HLS will work together to ensure that the student services offered by both Schools are available to JD/PhD students during all their years in the Coordinated Program, including career and counseling offices, financial aid offices, student centers, and alumni offices. Students in the coordinated program will have email accounts at both schools throughout the program. Disability services and visa requirements will be coordinated on a case-by-case basis by the HLS Dean of Students and Registrar and by the Harvard Griffin GSAS Assistant Dean for Student Success. Students may apply for housing through either School for the years in which they are enrolled for at least one semester/term at both Schools. In all other years, students must apply for housing to the School in which they are enrolled.

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