Universities in the United States
PhD in Law in the United States
- programs
- 8 programs
- universities
- 7 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 39,314 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Law in the United States and Doctorate in Law in the United States.
United States has 8 phd programs in law open to international students, at 7 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 39,314 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 27,436 USD and 51,463 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Law programs
8 programs
Top universities for Law in the United States
Ranked by how many law programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
PhD in Law in the United States: common questions
- How many law programs are there in the United States?
- 8 law phd programs at 7 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a law degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in law in the United States is 39,314 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 27,436 USD and 51,463 USD a year.
- Can I study law in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the law programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (8 of 8).
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