The Faculty of Law offers support and mentoring to doctoral students. Highest degree awarded by the Faculty, the doctorate requires in-depth and original individual research work leading to the writing of a thesis (monograph) over a maximum period of five years. Admission is based on application. Applications are open to holders of a full university degree in law or equivalent qualifications.

The Faculty of Law offers researchers and doctoral students a conducive environment in terms of documentary resources and mutual intellectual stimulation. It also offers the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of its research centres active in areas such as digital law, technology and legislative evaluation, banking and financial law, international humanitarian law and human rights, European law, art law and environmental law.

Obtaining a doctorate in law demonstrates an aptitude for high-level legal research, which is essential for an academic career and valuable in various legal professions, particularly in law firms, international or non-governmental organisations, and in the private sector.