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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.

433Master's Degree
UH UC Hastings College of the Law logo
#1,150 in United States United States

Health Policy and Law Program (HPL)

UC Hastings College of the Law — The Master's degree in Health Policy and Law (HPL) at UC Hastings College of the Law is designed for those who aim to influence and shape health policy. The program cover...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
434Professional
UH UC Hastings College of the Law logo
#1,150 in United States United States

J.D. Program

UC Hastings College of the Law — The J.D. Program at UC Hastings College of the Law provides students with a rigorous and comprehensive legal education intended to prepare them for a successful career in...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
435Master's Degree
UH UC Hastings College of the Law logo
#1,150 in United States United States

LL.M Program

UC Hastings College of the Law — The LL.M program at UC Hastings College of the Law is designed for law graduates looking to deepen their understanding of legal principles and acquire a global perspectiv...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
436Master's Degree
UH UC Hastings College of the Law logo
#1,150 in United States United States

Master of Legal Studies (MLS)

UC Hastings College of the Law — The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at UC Hastings College of the Law is designed for individuals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the law and its implications in...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
438Bachelor's Degree
DU Dominican University logo
#1,151 in United States United States

Criminology

Dominican University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminology at Dominican University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice sy...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
439Bachelor's Degree
CC City College of San Francisco logo
#1,152 in United States United States

Paralegal/Legal Studies

City College of San Francisco — The Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal/Legal Studies at City College of San Francisco is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
441Bachelor's Degree
AU Aurora University logo
#1,160 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

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

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
442Bachelor's Degree
ES Empire State University logo
#1,162 in United States Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

Criminal Justice

Empire State University — Overview of the Criminal Justice DegreeThe Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Empire State University provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of crimin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
443Bachelor's Degree
MC Maryville College logo
#1,168 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Maryville College — The Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice at Maryville College offers a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system, encompassing various aspects of law enforce...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
444Bachelor's Degree
SU State University of New York at Farmingdale logo
#1,170 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

State University of New York at Farmingdale — Overview of the Criminal Justice ProgramThe Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Farmingdale State College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive unders...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
445Bachelor's Degree
BC Bridgewater College logo
#1,171 in United States United States

Criminology Major

Bridgewater College — Explore the Field of CriminologyThe Bachelor’s degree in Criminology at Bridgewater College offers students a comprehensive examination of the criminal justice system, th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
446Bachelor's Degree
OL Our Lady of the Lake University logo
#1,174 in United States United States

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Our Lady of the Lake University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Our Lady of the Lake University offers an in-depth exploration of the complex issues surrounding crime and ju...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
447Bachelor's Degree
CC Cedarville College logo
#1,178 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Cedarville College — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Cedarville University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including law enforc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
448Bachelor's Degree
HC Hiram College logo
#1,185 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Hiram College — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Hiram College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
451Bachelor's Degree
MU Mercyhurst University logo
#1,208 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Mercyhurst University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Mercyhurst University offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, encompassing law enforcement, the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
453Bachelor's Degree
EC Elizabeth City State University logo
#1,210 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Elizabeth City State University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Elizabeth City State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, encompassing law enforceme...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
454Bachelor's Degree
EC Elizabeth City State University logo
#1,210 in United States United States

Homeland Security

Elizabeth City State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security offered at Elizabeth City State University equips students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex landscap...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
455Bachelor's Degree
AC Avila College logo
#1,211 in United States United States

Criminology & Justice Studies

Avila College — Overview of the Criminology & Justice Studies ProgramThe Criminology & Justice Studies program at Avila College engages students in an in-depth exploration of crime, crim...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
456Bachelor's Degree
LS Lake Superior State University logo
#1,215 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Lake Superior State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Lake Superior State University provides a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, its role in society, an...

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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