Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) 24 months PHD Programme By Swami Vivekanand Subharti University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

3,100 INRTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2024Application Deadline

Starting Month

JulStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Course Description – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)

The Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) is the highest academic degree in the field of law, designed to recognize advanced scholarship, original research, and significant contributions to legal studies. The program emphasizes in-depth legal research, critical analysis of complex legal issues, and the development of innovative perspectives on jurisprudence, constitutional law, international law, and related interdisciplinary areas. Candidates are required to undertake independent, high-quality research leading to the submission of a doctoral thesis that demonstrates substantial and original contribution to legal knowledge. The LL.D. program prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia, policy-making, advanced legal research, and advisory positions at national and international levels.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Course Description – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)

The Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) is the highest academic degree in the field of law, designed to recognize advanced scholarship, original research, and significant contributions to legal studies. The program emphasizes in-depth legal research, critical analysis of complex legal issues, and the development of innovative perspectives on jurisprudence, constitutional law, international law, and related interdisciplinary areas. Candidates are required to undertake independent, high-quality research leading to the submission of a doctoral thesis that demonstrates substantial and original contribution to legal knowledge. The LL.D. program prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia, policy-making, advanced legal research, and advisory positions at national and international levels.

Admission Requirements

40+
Any candidates with Ph.D. degree in law

30 Jun 2024
2 Years
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
100,000 INR
Domestic (Out of State)
100,000 INR
International
3,100 INR

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Frequently Asked Questions

The LL.D. is the highest academic degree in law, awarded for advanced legal research, original scholarship, and significant contributions to the field of legal studies.
The duration varies by institution, but it generally ranges from 3 to 5 years, depending on the research requirements and mode of study.
Applicants typically must hold a Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) with the required minimum marks and have demonstrated research aptitude, as per university regulations.
Yes, while both are doctoral-level degrees, the LL.D. is often regarded as a higher doctorate, emphasizing distinguished scholarship and advanced research contributions.
Graduates may pursue careers as senior academicians, legal researchers, policy advisors, jurists, consultants, or hold leadership roles in legal institutions.
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