The PhD in Legal Sciences is structured as a three-year program designed to provide highly qualified training from both a methodological and content-based perspective. From the very beginning of the first year, the program offers advanced educational opportunities that integrate interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches, with a particular focus on legal issues of general or cross-cutting relevance. Courses are also offered in English and are taught by university professors—both Italian and international—as well as by experts from various academic disciplines. The aim is to equip PhD candidates with the critical and analytical tools necessary for high-level research.

A significant part of the program is dedicated to enhancing language skills, particularly in the legal field. These activities are mainly concentrated in the first year, in order to immediately provide a solid theoretical and methodological foundation useful for structuring and developing the research project. In the following years, PhD candidates will have the opportunity to deepen their expertise in specific disciplinary areas, including through study or research stays at international universities and research centers, with the goal of consolidating and completing their dissertation work.

In addition to the core set of shared and cross-disciplinary courses, the program includes thematic modules—some of which are conducted in a foreign language—focused on legal topics relevant to the various scientific fields within Area 12. These lectures are delivered by academics, researchers, and scholars, including those from foreign universities and not necessarily members of the teaching board.

Starting from the second year, the program promotes a more participatory form of teaching through the organization—initiated by the PhD candidates themselves and supervised by the Coordinator and tutors—of seminar series on interdisciplinary topics. These events offer important opportunities for PhD candidates to present their work, discuss ideas, and engage with peers and faculty, fostering an environment of shared scientific exchange and growth.

Finally, the program encourages active participation in conferences, workshops, and academic events—both national and international—recognizing these experiences as an essential and qualifying part of the PhD candidate’s overall educational path, whether as participants or speakers.