Doctor of Philosophy - Law
Course code: DR-PHILLAW
4 years full time / 8 years part time
Expected candidature is 3 years full time (or part time equivalent)
Flexible
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Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available
Flexible
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AUD $50,976 (2026 indicative first year fee)
Student experience
Overview
Melbourne Law School provides outstanding research training to doctoral candidates. The Law School is an exceptional research institution with internationally recognised scholars and some of the best emerging research talent in Australia. Our researchers are committed to producing high quality, internationally recognised scholarly work that changes the way we understand and apply the law and that has an impact on society.
A graduate research degree at Melbourne Law School offers a range of advantages:
- Small cohort intake per year (15 to 20 candidates)
- Generous funding available from the Law School, the University and the Australian Government
- Graduate researchers have the opportunity to engage with many specialist research centres, institutes, groups, networks and programs
- Graduate researchers build teaching and research skills through practical learning opportunities and enrichment activities.
Profile
Andrea Leiter
The University of Melbourne is a very good name. For me, going to Melbourne was an elevation into the prestigious league of universities that otherwise was not on my path necessarily.
— Dr Andrea Leiter, PhD graduate, now an assistant professor at the University of Amsterdam
