Doctor of Laws

Doctor of Laws is a PhD program taught at University of Fort Hare, South Africa. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 Year(s)) options.

The Doctor of Laws is a doctoral degree focusing on advanced legal principles, law, justice, and governance. Students engage in rigorous scholarly research and analysis to understand complex legal theories, the evolution of legal systems, and the philosophical foundations of justice. The programme enhances critical engagement with legal frameworks and prepares students to contribute to legal scholarship and thought. It is offered part-time over two years and is designed for individuals who have already obtained a master's degree or equivalent qualification and seek to deepen their understanding of legal ethics, human rights, and justice.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Laws at University of Fort Hare for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Fort Hare.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Fort Hare as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Laws.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants must have completed a master's degree at the University of Fort Hare or an equivalent qualification recognized by Senate and SAQA evaluation. The applicant must have submitted a master's dissertation for examination with supervisor consent within the University deadlines. Entry requirements align with the University's Policy and Rules on Recognition of Prior Learning and further faculty-specific requirements.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.ufh.ac.za/course/doctor-of-laws-2

• Professor
• Legal Scholar
• Legal Researcher
• Author
• Lecturer
• Law School Faculty
• Legal Theorist
• Judge
• Legal Consultant
• Constitutional Expert
• International Law Specialist
• Legal Educator
• Legal Historian
• Ethics Consultant
• Policy Advisor
• Legal Analyst
• Public Interest Advocate
• Law Librarian
• Human Rights Specialist
• Government Legal Advisor
• Corporate Legal Advisor
• Law Reform Advocate
• Legal Publisher
• Arbitration Specialist
• Legal Commentator

18 fully funded scholarships are listed for South Africa. See South Africa scholarships.