PhD Law and Economics at Vanderbilt University

The PhD in Law and Economics is offered by Vanderbilt Law School as a concurrent JD and PhD in an integrated curriculum combining economic theory and methodology with the study of law. Research focuses on behavioral law and economics, labor markets and human resources, and risk and environmental regulation.

Faculty: Law School  |  Department: Law and Economics  |  Duration: 6 years for both degrees  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Program in Law & Economics offers students the opportunity to pursue a J.D. and Ph.D concurrently, with a fully integrated curriculum that prepares graduates to pursue careers in academia, legal practice, and the public and private sectors. Program in Law and Economics pursue a J.D. and a Ph.D. concurrently in a fully integrated curriculum that combines economic theory and methodology with the study of law.

Career pathways

Graduates hold academic positions in law, economics and policy, and work in government, industry, legal practice and consulting.

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