Ph.D. in Law
A five year full time and part time doctoral programme in Law that nurtures high quality, UGC aligned research and develops scholars who create impactful new legal knowledge.
Ph.D. in law overview
This program is designed for scholars who wish to engage deeply with constitutional, corporate, international, technology, intellectual property, family, criminal and cyber law. The programme encourages original research in core and interdisciplinary legal domains, supported by rigorous academic standards, international benchmarks and a research culture that aims to positively influence legal practice, policy and jurisprudence. Students experience:
Immersion in contemporary law
with opportunities to work on cutting edge issues in constitutional, corporate, technology and cyber law under experienced supervisors.
Strong research mentorship
through close supervision, comprehensive evaluation and guidance that prepares scholars for careers in academia, policy, judiciary and high impact legal practice.
Exposure to interdisciplinary
perspectives by engaging with social sciences, technology, business and public policy, enabling scholars to address complex real world legal challenges.
Vibrant academic environment
with seminars, expert talks and a research driven campus culture that encourages publications, conference presentations and collaboration with leading institutions.
Programme details
Specialisations
- Constitution Law and Administrative Law
- Corporate Law and Business Law
- International Law
- Technology Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Family Law
- Crime and Criminology
- Cyber Law
Important dates:
Applications open: To be announced
Shortlisting for interview: To be announced
Research interview / entrance assessment: To be announced
Offer letters issued: To be announced
Programme start (Fall): To be announced
Hear what our students say…
“Here, teaching and research are not separate silos. Every project is an opportunity to involve students, to make them active contributors to new knowledge.”
“The University’s global partnerships have allowed me to co-teach with peers abroad and bring international perspectives into the classroom, something our students truly value.”
“What excites me at Mahindra University is the freedom to pursue interdisciplinary research. Collaborating with colleagues from engineering and social sciences has expanded my work in ways I never imagined.”
FAQs
The programme emphasises rigorous research, international academic standards and strong supervision, preparing scholars for careers in academia, judiciary, policy bodies, think tanks and specialised legal practice.
Yes. Scholars can work in areas such as technology law, cyber law, corporate regulation and international law, engaging with experts across schools to address complex interdisciplinary questions.
Scholars benefit from a research focused campus, structured evaluation processes and encouragement to publish in quality journals and present at conferences, helping them build strong academic and professional profiles.
