Lund University

Overview

The Doctoral Studies in Business Law at Lund University is designed to cultivate advanced research competencies necessary for exploring the legal frameworks that govern business and economic activities. This program emphasizes independent, method-driven research, utilizing legal sources and methodologies pertinent to both business and societal contexts.

What you'll study

This doctoral program encompasses a structured approach to research training, supervision, and coursework tailored to your academic journey. Collaborating closely with your supervisors, your study plan may include:

• Business Law and Legal Frameworks: In-depth examination of legal regulations influencing business and economic operations.
• Legal Dogmatic Method: Analysis of existing laws, legal sources, and doctrinal reasoning.
• Legal Methodology: Training in research design, legal argumentation, and methodological selection.
• Doctrinal Legal Analysis: Development and evaluation of legal interpretations and scholarly contributions.
• Empirical and Interdisciplinary Approaches: Incorporation of insights from related fields where relevant.
• Law in Business and Societal Contexts: Exploration of the interplay between law, business practices, institutions, and society.
• Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation: Completion of an original research thesis in accordance with Lund University’s doctoral regulations.

Note: The specific coursework and timeline may vary based on individual research topics and departmental training plans.

Entry requirements

To gain admission to the third-cycle program in Business Law (leading to the Doctor of Laws degree), candidates must satisfy both the general and specific admission requirements:

• Specific Requirement: A completed Master of Laws, Bachelor of Jurisprudence, or an equivalent qualification.
• General Requirement: Evaluation by Lund University in accordance with its doctoral admissions criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Business Law doctoral program are well-equipped for a variety of career paths, including academia, legal practice, policy-making, and roles within governmental or non-governmental organizations. The advanced research skills and comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks gained during the program position graduates to influence legal practices and contribute to the ongoing discourse in business law.