PhD in Law in the United States
8 phd programmes in law at 7 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 39,314 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 27,436 USD and 51,463 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Law programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Law (JD) | University of Iowa | PhD | 47,880 USD |
| PhD in Law (J.D.) | University of Toledo | PhD | 13,472 USD |
| PhD in Law and Economics | Vanderbilt University | PhD | 53,722 USD |
| PhD in Law | Vanderbilt University | PhD | 53,722 USD |
| PhD in Law & Democracy | Indiana University Bloomington | PhD | 30,748 USD |
| PhD in Law JD | Temple University | PhD | 50,710 USD |
| PhD in Criminology, Law, and Society | University of Florida | PhD | 30,134 USD |
| PhD in Juris Doctor | University of Wyoming | PhD | 19,340 USD |
Universities for law in the United States
PhD in Law in the United States: common questions
- How many law programmes are there in the United States?
- 8 law phd programmes at 7 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a law degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in law in the United States is 39,314 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 27,436 USD and 51,463 USD per year.
- Can I study law in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the law programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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