Which graduate path to take?

NYU2013
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:19:43 +0000

I’m currently studying law at Durham, leading to an LLB.

Basically, I’m interested in both the sociology (and sociology of law) of sex and gender, as well as the law pertaining to such; however, I’m also interested in philosophy of law.

I’m unsure as to how I should go about studying these topics though. I’m not sure if I should go for a joint JD/PhD and focus my JD studies around philosophy of law and get a PhD in sociology; or focus my JD studies on sex and gender and get a PhD in philosophy.

Or if I should simply go for two separate degrees? Possibly the DPhil from Oxford (or PhD from Yale or NYU?) and a masters or PhD in gender studies (or sociology of gender?)?

Or possibly the Jurisprudence and Social Policy program at Berkeley law which leads to a PhD?

I do want to be able to get a position in a US law school, but I don’t know if I would need a JD for this - would a BA, LLB, and PhD (or two or masters/PhD) be sufficient? If it were sufficient, would I be paid less than my JD peers?

Input would be greatly appreciated.