In relation to the specific problems of the southeast region of Mexico, three Lines of Research that encompass these phenomena are established as the focus of research for the Institute, so that during the activities of the program, the doctoral students will help enrich the doctrine in applicable topics.

These lines of research are strengthened with its development and are based on the professional activity of the Basic Faculty, so each Line of Research will be supported by at least 3 full-time professors who are members of the Basic Faculty. The Lines of Research are as follows: 

• Democratic governance
• Institutional reforms
• Human rights

The research projects to be carried out during the doctoral program must be directly related to the Lines Research of Legal Research Institute.