School of Research

The highest academic degree in legal studies is the Ph.D. in Law,  generally requires 3-5 years to complete. This challenging program emphasizes advanced legal research, theory, and scholarly writing. Candidates select a specific topic of law for a comprehensive study and innovative contribution to legal knowledge. The curriculum consists of coursework, comprehensive exams, and the production of a doctoral dissertation with faculty supervision. Students acquire knowledge of legal analysis, research methods, and academic writing. A Ph.D. in Law prepares graduates for a position in academia, legal research, policymaking, or senior positions in law firms and organizations. Admission generally requires an elementary law degree (J.D. or LL.M.) along with suitable experience.

Usually lasting 3-5 years, a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree enables students to combine concepts and approaches from several academic fields. This degree, which is quite customisable, promotes creative research that goes beyond conventional limits. By combining classes from different departments that are pertinent to their research interests, students create their own program. Advanced seminars on research methodology, theory, and interdisciplinary approaches are frequently included in the program. . Graduates are equipped for jobs in research institutes, academia, or creative positions in the commercial and nonprofit sectors. Students graduate from the curriculum with special skills for tackling today's global concerns because it places a strong emphasis on critical thinking, the synthesis of varied information, and the ability to approach complicated problems.

Ph.D. in Public Policy is a highly specialized research degree that focuses on the analysis, formulation, and evaluation of public policies at the local, national, and international levels. The curriculum, which typically lasts three to five years, covers a wide range of topics including policy analysis, governance, public administration, economic policy, environmental policy, health policy, social justice, and the role of institutions in affecting public decisions. Students perform original research on the impact of government acts, policy effectiveness, policy formulation, and the influence of public opinion, interest groups, and political institutions on policymaking. Graduates of the program frequently work in academia, government agencies, think tanks, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or consulting businesses that focus on policy research and analysis. Admission normally requires a master's degree in public administration,political science, economics, or a related field, with strong analytical and research skills.