La Trobe University’s Doctor of Laws degree is the highest qualification awarded by the University in the field of Law and Criminology.
The Doctor of Laws is an advanced research qualification above the requirements of a doctoral degree, recognising our eminent scholars who have made internationally recognised, substantial, original and distinguished contributions to knowledge during their career.
Eligibility for the Doctor of Laws is based on your published scholarly record produced prior to acceptance into candidature which is then examined by international peers. This unsupervised course provides an opportunity to reflect on your significant and sustained original contributions to knowledge and your impact in your given field or profession.