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Research Topics for Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)

Shape the future of law and justice through doctrinal innovation, legal reform, and advocacy-focused research.

⚖️ Introduction

Stanford’s Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) program empowers legal scholars to explore constitutional theory, public policy, and applied legal analysis. These research topics span civil rights, legal tech, ethics, corporate governance, and access to justice.

🧾 Research & Legal Topics

Legal Strategies for Advancing Voting Rights in the 21st Century

Constitutional Limits on Government Surveillance Programs

Ethical and Legal Dimensions of AI Use in Criminal Sentencing

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Drug Courts in Criminal Justice Reform

Comparative Analysis of Data Privacy Laws Across Jurisdictions

Litigating Climate Change: The Role of Strategic Impact Litigation

Corporate Social Responsibility and Shareholder Litigation

Reforming Civil Asset Forfeiture Through Due Process Standards

Intellectual Property Law and Open Source Software Licensing

Antidiscrimination Law in Algorithmic Hiring Practices

Legal Design for Accessible Court Systems

Campus Speech Policies and the First Amendment

Rights of Refugees in International Maritime Interceptions

Developing Legal Frameworks for Biometric Data Protection

Judicial Bias and the Role of Implicit Association Tests

Redefining Contractual Consent in the Digital Marketplace

Legal Ethics in Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity

Cybersecurity Regulations and Corporate Compliance Standards

Gideon’s Legacy and the Future of Public Defense

Evaluating the Constitutionality of Preventive Detention Laws

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