Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Law] From Yale University

New Haven, ConnecticutLocation
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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Law)

5 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

₹37.9 L/Yr

$45,700 /Yr
  • The Yale University offers a Ph.D. in Law duration of 5 years.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is provided on-campus and off-campus.
  • This program is designed to prepare J.D. graduates for careers as legal scholars and teachers through a doctoral program aimed at the production of a substantial body of academic research.
  • And also writing under the close supervision of a three-member faculty dissertation committee.
  • In this program, they offer emerging scholars an opportunity to contribute to the development of law as an academic field.
  • It provides an alternate pathway into law teaching alongside existing routes such as fellowships, advanced degrees in cognate fields, legal practice, and clerkships.
  • Students will also gain experience in the classroom, and receive the full support of Yale Law School’s Law Teaching Program, which has had remarkable success in placing graduates in tenure-track positions at leading law schools.
  • The university offers a plethora of courses for international students including 84 majors and 2,000 courses in different fields at the undergraduate level.
  • In 2019, 2,694 students nearly 20.7% of international students took admission at Yale representing 123 countries.
  • The student-faculty ratio at Yale University is 6:1, and the school has 72.6% of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
  • Yale University is ranked 1st in the list of Colleges with the Best Professors in America in 2020 by Niche.
  • According to PayScale, the average salary of Yale University Graduates is 88,000 USD.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹3788073 (USD 45700)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food₹1855161
Transportation₹164122
Total Cost₹2080373
Other Fees₹61090

Ph.D. in Law candidates will receive a full-tuition fellowship and a living stipend at an amount set by the Graduate School, Yale Basic Health coverage, and a Health Award covering the cost of hospitalization and specialty coverage.


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s/master's degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
  • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
  • Students need to submit the result of the GRE exam score, the minimum score should be 328 out of 340.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

70 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

Required Documents are:

  • Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
  • Certificates: Certificates like High School or University/College Certificates are to be submitted of education qualification.
  • Letter of Recommendation: This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and volunteer experience.
  • Test Results: Provide proof of English proficiency, if English is not the first language in student country, as proof of IELTS/TOEFL result scores is to be submitted.

Ranking

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Law 10 out of 329 in Global Ranking

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ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams Score
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INR 53.3 L/Yr
USD 64,350 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • GRE updated: 328
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • PTE: 68

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
The Kay-Grant Group ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship ProgramScholarship per student₹ 20.7 L/Yr$25,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
BrokerFish International student scholarshipScholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Debesh Kamal ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 1.1 L/Yr$1,385Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Hani Zeini ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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