Doctor of Law and Policy (DLP)
Influence Public Policy and Legislative Bodies with Liberty’s Doctor of Law and Policy
If you currently work in public policy and are searching for advanced training that can help you improve the lives of others through policy and law, Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Law and Policy degree can help. This degree program has been designed to equip you with the training you need to take your career to the next level.
Our Doctor of Law and Policy (DLP) degree offers advanced training in public policy that can be used to interpret the full scope of current laws, lobby government officials, write legislation for proposed laws, or run for elected office. This degree program’s overview of both law and policy can help make you a more informed, effective statesman or stateswoman.
What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Doctor of Law and Policy?
- Contemporary challenges to the Constitution
- Foundations of statesmanship
- Human rights law
- Public policy lawyering skills
- The role of the state in protecting civil liberties
This degree program features courses in law, public policy, and research as well as a 5-course capstone sequence that allows you to apply learned skills to a final research project.
Potential Careers for Doctor of Law and Policy Graduates
- Elected official
- Journalist/reporter
- Legislative aide
- Lobbyist
- Policy analyst
- Research fellow
Benefits of Pursuing Your Doctor of Law and Policy with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Doctor of Law and Policy from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years — and counting.
- You can complete this Doctor of Law and Policy program in as little as 3 years!
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:
- If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
- If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC