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777 Best Law Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 508 universities offer 777 Law programs, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from University of Chicago, Rice University and University of Southern California come first, because those universities rank highest.

217Bachelor's Degree
WC Western Carolina University logo
#629 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Western Carolina University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Western Carolina University provides a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, focusing on law enforcemen...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
218Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Maine System logo
#630 in United States United States

Conservation Law Enforcement

University of Maine System — The Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation Law Enforcement at the University of Maine System equips students with a solid foundation in the principles of environmental law alo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
219Professional
UM University of Maine System logo
#630 in United States United States

Environmental and Oceans Law

University of Maine System — The Environmental and Oceans Law course at the University of Maine System is designed for students seeking to understand the complex legal frameworks that govern environm...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
220Professional
UM University of Maine System logo
#630 in United States United States

Information Privacy Law

University of Maine System — The Information Privacy Law course at the University of Maine System offers a comprehensive exploration of the legal frameworks governing information privacy. This profes...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
221Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Maine at Farmington logo
#631 in United States United States

Pre-Law – Accelerated 3+3

University of Maine at Farmington — The Pre-Law – Accelerated 3+3 program at the University of Maine at Farmington blends a Bachelor's degree with a Juris Doctor degree in an accelerated format. This innova...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
222Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Maine at Fort Kent logo
#632 in United States United States

Conservation Law Enforcement

University of Maine at Fort Kent — The Bachelor's Degree in Conservation Law Enforcement at the University of Maine at Fort Kent is designed for students interested in protecting natural resources while en...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
224Bachelor's Degree
EI Eastern Illinois University logo
#651 in United States United States

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Eastern Illinois University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice at Eastern Illinois University offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, focusing on its va...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
227Bachelor's Degree
NK Northern Kentucky University logo
#656 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Northern Kentucky University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Northern Kentucky University provides a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
228Bachelor's Degree
NK Northern Kentucky University logo
#656 in United States United States

Law (Bachelor's Level)

Northern Kentucky University — The Bachelor of Laws program at Northern Kentucky University offers students a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and the justice system. The course is desig...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
229PhD / Doctorate
NK Northern Kentucky University logo
#656 in United States United States

Law (Graduate/Doctorate)

Northern Kentucky University — The Doctorate in Law at Northern Kentucky University offers a rigorous and comprehensive academic journey for those looking to deepen their understanding of legal theorie...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
232Bachelor's Degree
CS California State University logo
#659 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

California State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at California State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
233Bachelor's Degree
CS California State University logo
#659 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

California State University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at California State University-East Bay offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, its components, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal Law
236Bachelor's Degree
UD University of Detroit Mercy logo
#676 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

University of Detroit Mercy — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Detroit Mercy offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. This course covers criti...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
237Bachelor's Degree
CU Capital University logo
#677 in United States United States

Criminology and Sociology

Capital University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Sociology at Capital University offers a comprehensive examination of the social constructs of crime and societal reactions. This...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
238Bachelor's Degree
CU Capital University logo
#677 in United States United States

Law

Capital University — The Bachelor's Degree in Law at Capital University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, practices, and the judicial system. The cours...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law

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How these courses are ranked

24 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (University of Chicago) to #545 (CUNY School of Law); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Minnesota - Crookston has the largest research record in this group, with 37,546,689 citations and an h-index of 1,411. 17 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 409 bachelor's, 72 diploma, 62 master's and 45 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Law (754), Law (JD) (12), Criminal Law (8) and Human Rights Law (3). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 91% are full-time and 58 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). Pepperdine University offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Law in the United States?

University of Chicago (QS World #13), Rice University (QS World #119) and University of Southern California (QS World #146) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Law in the United States?

Of those with published fees, The University of Arizona Global Campus is the least expensive at about USD 11,960 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Law course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Law courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Law online with a university in the United States?

58 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Law courses in the United States?

Pepperdine University, with 15, ahead of Tiffin University (9).

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