Who We Are
India is experiencing rapid and multifaceted growth. With the expansion of technology, infrastructure, and industrial activity, the legal and regulatory framework is under increasing pressure to respond and adapt. This environment requires legal professionals who are not only knowledgeable but also prepared to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
At the School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University, we believe that legal education and research must be aligned with the realities of a changing world. We are building a legal academic ecosystem that is interdisciplinary, professionally grounded, and responsive to contemporary needs. Our approach places equal emphasis on theory, policy, and practice.
Our academic and research focus is concentrated in three high-impact areas: ESG, Carbon Markets and Sustainability; AI, Data Protection and Technology Law; and Construction Law and Arbitration. These domains are shaping the future of legal services, regulatory frameworks, and policymaking across jurisdictions.
We are also actively engaged in research and policy reform initiatives. Our collaborations with institutions such as the World Bank reflect our commitment to contributing to national and global conversations around governance and regulation. Through these efforts, we aim to support the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Why This Programme
The PhD in Law at the School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University is designed for scholars and professionals who seek to make a meaningful contribution through legal research. We believe that doctoral research should not remain confined to academic circles. It should inform practice, guide policy decisions, and provide insights that can be applied to real-world problems.
Legal research in India, particularly at the doctoral level, often remains isolated from the legal industry, policymaking institutions, and global academic networks. As a result, the impact and relevance of this research is frequently limited. There is a pressing need to create a space where legal scholarship can engage more directly with practical and policy challenges.
This programme is our response to that need. It is built for candidates who wish to enter academia, influence public policy, or work within the legal industry in roles that require advanced legal analysis and problem-solving. We aim to foster a generation of legal researchers who are capable of thinking across disciplines, responding to regulatory shifts, and making meaningful contributions to the evolving role of law in society.
Our doctoral candidates will engage with timely and significant legal issues. Their research will be grounded in both scholarly literature and current developments in practice and policy. Throughout the programme, they will receive mentorship and structured support to help them build clarity, rigour, and purpose in their research.
We do not view research as a solitary exercise. Our PhD programme is designed to support collaboration, exchange, and engagement at every stage.
How We Plan to Do It
The PhD in Law will be offered in our three core verticals: ESG, Carbon Markets and Sustainability; AI, Data Protection and Technology Law; and Construction Law and Arbitration. Each of these domains has been selected based on its growing significance within legal, regulatory, and policy contexts. They also reflect areas in which our institution has existing expertise and strategic partnerships.
A key feature of this programme is the co-supervision model. A team of three supervisors will guide each doctoral candidate:
- An academic supervisor from the School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University, who holds a PhD and possesses expertise in the relevant domain. This supervisor will provide academic direction, methodological guidance, and institutional support throughout the research process.
- A co -supervisor from a leading Indian law firm or a GC who holds an LLM and minimum 10 years of experience in the candidate’s chosen area of legal research. This supervisor will ensure that the research remains aligned with industry trends and makes a meaningful contribution to legal practice.
- An academic co – supervisor from a law school in India or abroad having Ph.D. and atleast 10 years of experience in the relevant or related domains of law.
This model is designed to provide candidates with comprehensive guidance and support. It combines academic depth and real-world relevance. It also fosters ongoing collaboration between academia and industry.
In addition to regular supervision, the programme will offer structured research training, writing workshops, and opportunities for publication and presentation. Doctoral candidates will be encouraged to participate in national and international conferences, contribute to regulatory or policy consultations, and engage in research projects.
What Sets This Programme Apart
This PhD programme is designed to offer more than just academic training. It provides a structured and forward-looking research environment that prepares candidates to address the real-world challenges facing law and policy today. Some key features of this programme are –
- Structured co-supervision from two mentors across academia and industry, ensures doctoral work that is research-driven and industry-relevant.
- Direct engagement with industry leaders, including top law firms, gives doctoral work practical depth and future-facing perspective.
- Global exposure through research visits brings access to international best practices and comparative frameworks.
- Focused research training and publication support prepare candidates to succeed in academic, policy, or industry roles.
- A purpose-driven vision aligned with national goals such as Viksit Bharat 2047 reinforces our commitment to producing legal researchers equipped to meet the needs of tomorrow.
Our goal is to produce legal researchers who are well prepared to teach, write, advise, and lead. The PhD programme reflects our commitment to research that is useful, relevant, and impactful in classrooms, courtrooms, boardrooms, and beyond.
At the School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University, we are cultivating a research culture that addresses the needs of the present while shaping the possibilities of the future.
Who We Are
India is experiencing rapid and multifaceted growth. With the expansion of technology, infrastructure, and industrial activity, the legal and regulatory framework is under increasing pressure to respond and adapt. This environment requires legal professionals who are not only knowledgeable but also prepared to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
At the School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University, we believe that legal education and research must be aligned with the realities of a changing world. We are building a legal academic ecosystem that is interdisciplinary, professionally grounded, and responsive to contemporary needs. Our approach places equal emphasis on theory, policy, and practice.
Our academic and research focus is concentrated in three high-impact areas: ESG, Carbon Markets and Sustainability; AI, Data Protection and Technology Law; and Construction Law and Arbitration. These domains are shaping the future of legal services, regulatory frameworks, and policymaking across jurisdictions.
We are also actively engaged in research and policy reform initiatives. Our collaborations with institutions such as the World Bank reflect our commitment to contributing to national and global conversations around governance and regulation. Through these efforts, we aim to support the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Why This Programme
The PhD in Law at the School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University is designed for scholars and professionals who seek to make a meaningful contribution through legal research. We believe that doctoral research should not remain confined to academic circles. It should inform practice, guide policy decisions, and provide insights that can be applied to real-world problems.
Legal research in India, particularly at the doctoral level, often remains isolated from the legal industry, policymaking institutions, and global academic networks. As a result, the impact and relevance of this research is frequently limited. There is a pressing need to create a space where legal scholarship can engage more directly with practical and policy challenges.
This programme is our response to that need. It is built for candidates who wish to enter academia, influence public policy, or work within the legal industry in roles that require advanced legal analysis and problem-solving. We aim to foster a generation of legal researchers who are capable of thinking across disciplines, responding to regulatory shifts, and making meaningful contributions to the evolving role of law in society.
Our doctoral candidates will engage with timely and significant legal issues. Their research will be grounded in both scholarly literature and current developments in practice and policy. Throughout the programme, they will receive mentorship and structured support to help them build clarity, rigour, and purpose in their research.
We do not view research as a solitary exercise. Our PhD programme is designed to support collaboration, exchange, and engagement at every stage.
How We Plan to Do It
The PhD in Law will be offered in our three core verticals: ESG, Carbon Markets and Sustainability; AI, Data Protection and Technology Law; and Construction Law and Arbitration. Each of these domains has been selected based on its growing significance within legal, regulatory, and policy contexts. They also reflect areas in which our institution has existing expertise and strategic partnerships.
A key feature of this programme is the co-supervision model. A team of three supervisors will guide each doctoral candidate:
- An academic supervisor from the School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University, who holds a PhD and possesses expertise in the relevant domain. This supervisor will provide academic direction, methodological guidance, and institutional support throughout the research process.
- A co -supervisor from a leading Indian law firm or a GC who holds an LLM and minimum 10 years of experience in the candidate’s chosen area of legal research. This supervisor will ensure that the research remains aligned with industry trends and makes a meaningful contribution to legal practice.
- An academic co – supervisor from a law school in India or abroad having Ph.D. and atleast 10 years of experience in the relevant or related domains of law.
This model is designed to provide candidates with comprehensive guidance and support. It combines academic depth and real-world relevance. It also fosters ongoing collaboration between academia and industry.
In addition to regular supervision, the programme will offer structured research training, writing workshops, and opportunities for publication and presentation. Doctoral candidates will be encouraged to participate in national and international conferences, contribute to regulatory or policy consultations, and engage in research projects.
What Sets This Programme Apart
This PhD programme is designed to offer more than just academic training. It provides a structured and forward-looking research environment that prepares candidates to address the real-world challenges facing law and policy today. Some key features of this programme are –
- Structured co-supervision from two mentors across academia and industry, ensures doctoral work that is research-driven and industry-relevant.
- Direct engagement with industry leaders, including top law firms, gives doctoral work practical depth and future-facing perspective.
- Global exposure through research visits brings access to international best practices and comparative frameworks.
- Focused research training and publication support prepare candidates to succeed in academic, policy, or industry roles.
- A purpose-driven vision aligned with national goals such as Viksit Bharat 2047 reinforces our commitment to producing legal researchers equipped to meet the needs of tomorrow.
Our goal is to produce legal researchers who are well prepared to teach, write, advise, and lead. The PhD programme reflects our commitment to research that is useful, relevant, and impactful in classrooms, courtrooms, boardrooms, and beyond.
At the School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University, we are cultivating a research culture that addresses the needs of the present while shaping the possibilities of the future.