Law
01 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Law (Ph.D. in Law) program at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jakarta is an advanced academic degree designed for legal scholars, practitioners, and professionals who aspire to contribute original research and thought leadership in the field of law. The program fosters a rigorous research environment that integrates deep theoretical foundations with empirical and doctrinal legal inquiry.
The doctoral curriculum emphasizes independent research, scholarly publication, and the development of advanced competencies in legal theory and methodology. Students are guided to undertake research that addresses complex legal issues at national, regional, and global levels, responding to evolving societal and institutional challenges. The program supports critical thinking, interdisciplinary engagement, and intellectual innovation, with an expectation that candidates will produce a dissertation that makes a substantive contribution to legal knowledge.
Enrollment in the Doctor of Law program requires a strong academic record, research potential, and a commitment to advancing legal scholarship. Throughout their study, doctoral candidates are mentored by experienced faculty to refine research design, analytical frameworks, and academic writing. Upon completion, graduates will be prepared for careers in academia, research institutions, policy development, judiciary bodies, and other influential legal and societal roles.
The program aligns with UPNVJ’s mission to enhance academic excellence, promote ethical leadership, and expand international academic engagement in the legal domain.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Law (Ph.D. in Law) program at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jakarta is an advanced academic degree designed for legal scholars, practitioners, and professionals who aspire to contribute original research and thought leadership in the field of law. The program fosters a rigorous research environment that integrates deep theoretical foundations with empirical and doctrinal legal inquiry.
The doctoral curriculum emphasizes independent research, scholarly publication, and the development of advanced competencies in legal theory and methodology. Students are guided to undertake research that addresses complex legal issues at national, regional, and global levels, responding to evolving societal and institutional challenges. The program supports critical thinking, interdisciplinary engagement, and intellectual innovation, with an expectation that candidates will produce a dissertation that makes a substantive contribution to legal knowledge.
Enrollment in the Doctor of Law program requires a strong academic record, research potential, and a commitment to advancing legal scholarship. Throughout their study, doctoral candidates are mentored by experienced faculty to refine research design, analytical frameworks, and academic writing. Upon completion, graduates will be prepared for careers in academia, research institutions, policy development, judiciary bodies, and other influential legal and societal roles.
The program aligns with UPNVJ’s mission to enhance academic excellence, promote ethical leadership, and expand international academic engagement in the legal domain.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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