PhD in Law, General Option

About this programme

The doctoral degree is essentially an in-depth fundamental research program. The educational activities are aimed at developing students’ thesis projects, and, within the Faculty, students benefit from the skills of specialists from all major areas of law. Co-supervision by two professors is quite common, as it provides complementary expertise. Students admitted to the program receive quality supervision in a stimulating environment; they have access to a high-calibre library, major computer resources, and financial support from the institution and other granting agencies. A doctoral degree is, essentially, an in-depth research program. Educational activities are oriented towards developing the student’s thesis project and students benefit from the skills of specialists from all major areas of law. Project orientation, provided jointly by two professors, allows the student to call upon complementary expert resources. Doctoral candidates must complete the mandatory courses, as well as comprehensive written and oral exams, before writing a thesis on the subject of their choice. The writing of the thesis will develop the student’s ability to design and execute a large-scale research project, which will positively contribute to the development of the legal discipline. It will also foster the student’s capacity to share research results in a clear, logical and persuasive manner.