Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Law and Policy (Charlotte and Seattle) in Seattle United States | Northeastern University
Northeastern University
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,300
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
In today's intricate and interconnected world, the Doctor of Law and Policy program equips professionals across government, business, and nonprofit sectors to build specialized knowledge, accelerate their careers, and create meaningful impact. Through adaptable learning formats, you'll explore how law, research, and policy intersect, refining both your professional and analytical abilities to solve real-world challenges using diverse perspectives.
You'll analyze how political, economic, and social developments shape outcomes, while developing actionable recommendations, strategic approaches, and persuasive arguments to shape both international and national policies. The Executive Program features bi-quarterly weekend sessions in Boston, enabling you to finish coursework and your doctoral dissertation within two years. With mentorship from distinguished faculty, you'll create and implement a customized research plan to investigate and solve the policy matters you're most passionate about.
Program Goals
Cultivate advanced leadership and strategic analysis capabilities
Apply legal frameworks to enhance policy development and social change initiatives
Analyze and leverage research to advance policy objectives
Develop negotiation expertise for engaging with diverse stakeholders across judicial, legislative, and organizational settings
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Online application
Academic transcripts: Unofficial undergraduate transcripts, official transcripts required at the time of admission
Professional resum: Current resum that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
Academic recommendation: This letter should come from a former professor or mentor who can speak to your ability to succeed in an academic environment. The recommender should address your capacity to conduct research and write at the doctoral level. If you have been out of school for a long time or are no longer acquainted with your professors, you may ask someone who has evaluated you during a professional training seminar or workshop to compose this recommendation.
Two Professional Recommendations: One must be from your current supervisor, recommendations should not come from individuals who report to you. Recommenders are encouraged to identify specific examples that highlight your skills and abilities.
Admission Statement: Respond to both questions separately and stay within the prescribed word limits. The ability to demonstrate clear, succinct, well-reasoned writing is essential.
Discuss your career trajectory and your professional goals. How will earning this degree help you achieve those goals? (500 words)
Identify an important problem or issue related to your profession. Why do you want to explore and understand this problem or issue? Be sure to articulate how this problem or issue relates to law and policy. (500 words)
Interview: Applicants may be requested to participate in an interview as part of the admissions process. If this is determined, we will reach out to you directly
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - Minimum Score 6.5 no band lower than 6
Academic transcripts: Unofficial undergraduate transcripts, official transcripts required at the time of admission
Professional resum: Current resum that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
Academic recommendation: This letter should come from a former professor or mentor who can speak to your ability to succeed in an academic environment. The recommender should address your capacity to conduct research and write at the doctoral level. If you have been out of school for a long time or are no longer acquainted with your professors, you may ask someone who has evaluated you during a professional training seminar or workshop to compose this recommendation.
Two Professional Recommendations: One must be from your current supervisor, recommendations should not come from individuals who report to you. Recommenders are encouraged to identify specific examples that highlight your skills and abilities.
Admission Statement: Respond to both questions separately and stay within the prescribed word limits. The ability to demonstrate clear, succinct, well-reasoned writing is essential.
Discuss your career trajectory and your professional goals. How will earning this degree help you achieve those goals? (500 words)
Identify an important problem or issue related to your profession. Why do you want to explore and understand this problem or issue? Be sure to articulate how this problem or issue relates to law and policy. (500 words)
Interview: Applicants may be requested to participate in an interview as part of the admissions process. If this is determined, we will reach out to you directly
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - Minimum Score 6.5 no band lower than 6
Tuition
USD
25,300