Doctorate in Law Program By Universidad de Palermo (UP) |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The main objective of the Doctorate in Law is to train graduates to perform in the academy and research of the Legal Sciences, as well as, through them, to obtain truly original contributions in an area of ​​knowledge, whose university must seek, in a level framework of academic excellence.
Specific objectives:
  • Promote an area of ​​training and production of knowledge in the field of Law, from multidisciplinary perspectives.
  • Contribute through research to the understanding of the Legal Institutions of the country.
  • Stimulate the development of original legal research.
  • Generate dissemination and exchange actions with study and research centers with academic, national and international recognition.

The university graduate with the title of Doctor of Law will be a professional who:
  • Integrate legal knowledge that can be understood from new perspectives and that serves as the foundation of the research activity.
  • Acquire in-depth knowledge about the law by developing exhaustive knowledge regarding the topic investigated.
  • Be able to develop a normative corpus with original legal options on the topic chosen as a doctoral thesis.
  • Acquire the methodological conception that allows you to plan and collaborate efficiently in research teams in the discipline or interdisciplinary.
  • Accredit recognized scientific work through research projects with resonance and impact on the environment, which manages to influence the production of knowledge in the field of law.

The Doctorate in Law Program brings together a community of teachers and students from different countries and is built on the successful experience of the Master's Degree in Law, at the University of Palermo, in operation since 1995.

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The main objective of the Doctorate in Law is to train graduates to perform in the academy and research of the Legal Sciences, as well as, through them, to obtain truly original contributions in an area of ​​knowledge, whose university must seek, in a level framework of academic excellence.
Specific objectives:
  • Promote an area of ​​training and production of knowledge in the field of Law, from multidisciplinary perspectives.
  • Contribute through research to the understanding of the Legal Institutions of the country.
  • Stimulate the development of original legal research.
  • Generate dissemination and exchange actions with study and research centers with academic, national and international recognition.

The university graduate with the title of Doctor of Law will be a professional who:
  • Integrate legal knowledge that can be understood from new perspectives and that serves as the foundation of the research activity.
  • Acquire in-depth knowledge about the law by developing exhaustive knowledge regarding the topic investigated.
  • Be able to develop a normative corpus with original legal options on the topic chosen as a doctoral thesis.
  • Acquire the methodological conception that allows you to plan and collaborate efficiently in research teams in the discipline or interdisciplinary.
  • Accredit recognized scientific work through research projects with resonance and impact on the environment, which manages to influence the production of knowledge in the field of law.

The Doctorate in Law Program brings together a community of teachers and students from different countries and is built on the successful experience of the Master's Degree in Law, at the University of Palermo, in operation since 1995.

Admission requirements

2 Years
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Universidad de Palermo is one of the most innovative universities in Latin America.

A world class, global, private, non-profit university located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's student population comes from 51 different countries, with more than 30% international students.

Students, faculty and alumni are part of a unique, global academic community characterized by its creativity, entrepreneurship and collaboration. It currently holds academic links with Yale Law School, New York University (NYU), Politecnico di Milano, Technion, Carnegie Mellon, University of Zurich, Peking University, and many others.

UP offers on campus, online and blended programs.  Areas of study:

School of Architechture

School of  Design & Communication

School of Business

School of Engineering

School of Law

School of Social Sciences

Psychology

Online education


Rankings: Universidad de Palermo is considered among the best universities in the world.

#1 in Latin America: Number one among universities under 50 years in Latin America, #51-60 in the world*

#1 International students: The university with the highest percentage of international students in Latin America**

#1 Arts and Design: Number one among private universities in Argentina,#2 in Latin America***

#1 MBA in Argentina, #5 MBA in Latin America****

Top Ten in Latin America in Employability and Research Excellence *****

Top 10 Business School in Latin America*****


*QS Top 50 Under 50 2020

**QS World University Rankings  2020

***QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019, Arts and Design

****QS Global MBA Ranking 2020

***** QS Global 250 Business Schools Report 2017

Universidad de Palermo is one of the most innovative universities in Latin America.

A world class, global, private, non-profit university located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's student population comes from 51 different countries, with more than 30% international students.

Students, faculty and alumni are part of a unique, global academic community characterized by its creativity, entrepreneurship and collaboration. It currently holds academic links with Yale Law School, New York University (NYU), Politecnico di Milano, Technion, Carnegie Mellon, University of Zurich, Peking University, and many others.

UP offers on campus, online and blended programs.  Areas of study:

School of Architechture

School of  Design & Communication

School of Business

School of Engineering

School of Law

School of Social Sciences

Psychology

Online education


Rankings: Universidad de Palermo is considered among the best universities in the world.

#1 in Latin America: Number one among universities under 50 years in Latin America, #51-60 in the world*

#1 International students: The university with the highest percentage of international students in Latin America**

#1 Arts and Design: Number one among private universities in Argentina,#2 in Latin America***

#1 MBA in Argentina, #5 MBA in Latin America****

Top Ten in Latin America in Employability and Research Excellence *****

Top 10 Business School in Latin America*****


*QS Top 50 Under 50 2020

**QS World University Rankings  2020

***QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019, Arts and Design

****QS Global MBA Ranking 2020

***** QS Global 250 Business Schools Report 2017

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