Law

Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Law programme is a highly focused and selective curriculum from which you will benefit from extensive faculty and library resources. Successful candidates will be prepared for a career in academia, research institutes, governmental bodies, international organizations, law firms, advocacy groups. 

Dalhousie University ‘s Doctor of Philosophy in Law programme offers unparalleled benefits, including a highly focused curriculum, extensive faculty and library resources, and the opportunity to conduct original research in specialized areas such as health Law, Law & Technology, Marine & Environmental Law, International Business Law, Criminal Justice, Legal theory, and Indigenous Law.

Careers

You may also work in sectors such as health, technology, environment, international business, criminal justice, legal theory, and indigenous rights. 

Possible careers include:

• Professor of Law

• Legal policy analyst 

• Corporate legal advisor

• Legal researcher 

Programme options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis. 

Courses include: 

• Directed Readings in Law

• Area Exam – PhD

• Thesis Proposal – PhD

• Doctoral Thesis