PhD in Law (PhD)

Tuition fees for PhD Law are 13,500 USD per year.

Students study the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial parts of civil and criminal law.

The program prepares graduates for independent law practice, state and national bar examinations, and advanced research in jurisprudence.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Trinity Law School prepares students for legal work through coursework, internships, and structured bar support. Partnerships provide more than 35 internship opportunities in Orange County and Los Angeles County, allowing students to gain practical experience in the field. The On Course program runs alongside coursework and provides preparation for the California bar exam. Small class sizes and a supportive Christian environment shape the student experience.

Academic offerings include a Juris Doctor that can be completed online, on campus, or through a combination of both. The Master of Legal Studies provides a general degree with optional tracks, including Ministry, Advocacy, and the Law, Nonprofit Administration, and Paralegal studies. The degree is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management HR Curriculum Guidebook and Template. Research and teaching extend through the Center for Human Rights and the Center for Public Legal Theology. The Center for Human Rights also sponsors international courses in Europe and Cambodia.

Located at 2200 N. Grand Ave. in Santa Ana, Trinity Law School is in Orange County, California. Its mission connects legal education with the Christian legal tradition, service to clients, and the common good. International applicants must have foreign transcripts evaluated by an agency approved by the California State Bar. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL results unless English proficiency can be demonstrated. Study at the school may not qualify graduates for licensure outside California.