Ph.D. in Law and Economics
Vanderbilt Law School’s Ph.D. Program in Law and Economics is unlike any other. Dual-degree students 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.
Vanderbilt Law School's Ph.D. Program in Law and Economics is unlike any other. Dual-degree students 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. The program is designed so that students complete both degrees in just 6 years. Admitted students receive a full funding package, including tuition for both degrees and a competitive annual stipend, for each year of study.
About our Program
Curriculum
Program students pursue policy-relevant research within three primary research fields: behavioral law and economics, labor markets and human resources, and risk and environmental regulation.
Careers
Program graduates hold tenured and tenure-track academic positions in areas such as law, economics, and policy, as well as positions in government, industry, legal practice, and consulting.
Seminars & Conferences
The Law & Economics Seminar Series brings scholars from around the world to Vanderbilt to present research spanning a variety of fields. The program also hosts the biennial Frontiers in Law and Economics conference.