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Flinders University

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law

  • Doctorate (PhD)

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)

Career pathways

Your career

A PhD in Law can open the door to a career both inside the courtroom and out. With in-depth knowledge in a legal specialty you will be attractive to both national and international government and non-governmental organisations, in areas of legal practice, business, diplomacy, social justice, and human rights.



Potential occupations include:
  • Consultant
  • Legal adviser
  • Practicing lawyer
  • Civil servant
  • Legal/Human rights advocate
  • Government analyst
  • Academic/Researcher
Potential employers include:
  • Government
  • Research Institutes/Think Tanks
  • Law Firms
  • National and international corporations
  • NGOs
  • Universities