The Doctor of Law and Policy builds on Northeastern's expertise in experiential learning, connecting students to our Global Network of more than 3,200+ employer partners and 245,000 alumni. 

"The Doctor of Law & Policy's biggest strength is the cohort model. I found it extremely helpful to hear diverse perspectives informed by a range of industries." — Joseph Chillo, Alumnus

The estimated average annual salary difference for professionals in related fields with Doctorates versus with Master's Degrees is $28,990 (2014 CPS analysis of data from payscale.com).

"For me, what's unique about the program is that you’re going to get to study something that's meaningful to you, your work, your career, or where you want to take your organization." — Lisa F., Alum

"We are developing scholar practitioners which means students are experienced educators who already are in the field and are looking to change problems on the ground. As students are moving through their coursework and learning new knowledge and skills they are able to implement that within their organizations." Sara Ewell, PhD, Associate Teaching Professor

Student’s work in the dissertation in practice gives them practical experience in performing qualitative and quantitative research.

There are three concentrations within the doctoral program to help tailor your course of study to your particular area of interest. 

$3.65 million: The average lifetime earnings of an individual with a doctoral degree. 

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