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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.

368Bachelor's Degree
HC Hartwick College logo
#1,034 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Hartwick College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Hartwick College offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, encompassing law enforcement, the courts,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
369Bachelor's Degree
HC Hartwick College logo
#1,034 in United States United States

Legal Studies

Hartwick College — The Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies at Hartwick College prepares students for a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and their application in society. The c...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
370Bachelor's Degree
ES East Stroudsburg State University of Pennsylvania logo
#1,038 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

East Stroudsburg State University of Pennsylvania — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at East Stroudsburg University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. The curricul...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
371Bachelor's Degree
UL University of La Verne logo
#1,041 in United States United States

Legal Studies

University of La Verne — The Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies at the University of La Verne provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, emphasizing both theoretica...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law (JD)
374Master's Degree
UA The University of Arizona Global Campus logo
#1,054 in United States Chandler, Arizona, United States

Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The University of Arizona Global Campus — About the CourseThe Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice from The University of Arizona Global Campus is designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
375Bachelor's Degree
HU Hamline University logo
#1,055 in United States United States

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Hamline University — The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Hamline University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of crime, criminal behavior, and the j...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
377Bachelor's Degree
WU Wingate University logo
#1,058 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Wingate University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Wingate University offers a comprehensive look into the criminal justice system, encompassing law enforcement, legal processe...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
378Bachelor's Degree
EN Eastern New Mexico University logo
#1,059 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Eastern New Mexico University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Eastern New Mexico University provides a comprehensive education in the principles and functions of the criminal justice syst...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
380Bachelor's Degree
LC Linfield College logo
#1,064 in United States United States

Law, Rights and Justice

Linfield College — The Bachelor's Degree in Law, Rights, and Justice at Linfield College offers students a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, human rights, and social justice....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
381Bachelor's Degree
CC Carthage College logo
#1,065 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Carthage College — The Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at Carthage College provides an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system, including the roles of law enforcement, t...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
382Bachelor's Degree
CS Clayton State College logo
#1,070 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Clayton State College — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Clayton State College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding crime, law enforce...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
383Program
CS Clayton State College logo
#1,070 in United States United States

Criminal Justice, Minor

Clayton State College — The Criminal Justice minor at Clayton State College provides students with a foundational understanding of the criminal justice system, its processes, and its impact on s...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
384Bachelor's Degree
WC Western Connecticut State University logo
#1,073 in United States United States

Justice & Law Administration

Western Connecticut State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Justice & Law Administration at Western Connecticut State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the justice system, covering the intri...

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

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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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