Program Details for PhD in Law and Development

Program Details:

  • Duration: 2-3 years
  • Credits Required: 90

Specializations:

  • International Law and Development Policies
  • Human Rights and Social Justice
  • Environmental Law and Sustainability
  • Legal Frameworks for Economic Growth

Course Outline:

  • Year 1:

    • Theories of Law and Development
    • Governance, Policy, and Legal Reforms
    • Human Rights Law and International Treaties
    • Research Methods in Legal Studies
  • Year 2:

    • Comparative Legal Systems and Economic Development
    • Environmental Law and Sustainable Development
    • Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance
    • Dissertation Proposal Development
  • Year 3 (if applicable):

    • Independent Research and Dissertation Writing
    • Thesis Defense and Scholarly Publication

Program Requirements for PhD in Law and Development

Requirement

Master’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Development Studies, or related fields

Requirement

Strong research background in legal frameworks or governance

Requirement

Research proposal submission aligned with faculty expertise

Requirement

Statement of purpose and academic references