PhD Degrees in Law

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About Online PhD Degrees in Law

Here you can find a listing of online doctorate Law degrees offered by accredited online colleges and universities.

According the U.S. Census Bureau reports professionals with post graduate degrees earn a yearly average salary of $113,687 or 68% more then workers with just a bachelor's degree.

Job Outlook for Lawyesr

Average employment growth is projected, but job competition is expected to be keen. Employment of lawyers is expected to grow 11 percent during the 2006-16 decade, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The growth in the population and in the level of business activity is expected create more legal transactions, civil disputes, and criminal cases. Job growth among lawyers also will result from increasing demand for legal services in such areas as health care, intellectual property, venture capital, energy, elder, antitrust, and environmental law. In addition, the wider availability and affordability of legal clinics should result in increased use of legal services by middle-income people.

Source: "Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition" U.S. Department of Labor

Why get a doctorate degree in law?

Advanced law degrees may be desirable for those planning to specialize, research, or teach. Some law students pursue joint degree programs, which usually require an additional semester or year of study. Joint degree programs are offered in a number of areas, including business administration or public administration.

Why get an online doctorate degree?

Getting education through an online doctoral program can be a very effective and smart way to earn an advanced degree in your selected profession. Students can learn at their own pace and at the same time continue working in their current job.