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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.

505Bachelor's Degree
MS Montana State University - Northern logo
#1,322 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Montana State University - Northern — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Montana State University - Northern comprehensively explores the multifaceted nature of the criminal justice system. This cou...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
506Bachelor's Degree
BS Bemidji State University logo
#1,324 in United States United States

Criminal Justice - Corrections

Bemidji State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice - Corrections at Bemidji State University prepares students for careers within the corrections system, focusing on the rehabilit...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
507Bachelor's Degree
BS Bemidji State University logo
#1,324 in United States United States

Criminal Justice - Police Science

Bemidji State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice - Police Science at Bemidji State University provides students with a comprehensive exploration of the principles, practices, an...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
508Bachelor's Degree
FS Florida Southern College logo
#1,325 in United States United States

Criminology

Florida Southern College — The Bachelor’s degree in Criminology at Florida Southern College offers a comprehensive examination of crime, deviance, and the justice system, providing students with an...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
509Bachelor's Degree
BC Benedictine College logo
#1,326 in United States United States

Criminology

Benedictine College — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminology at Benedictine College provides an in-depth exploration of the criminal justice system, criminal behavior, and the societal impacts o...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
511Master's Degree
SU Southern University at New Orleans logo
#1,340 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Southern University at New Orleans — The Master's in Criminal Justice at Southern University at New Orleans prepares students for leadership roles in the criminal justice field. The program delves into funda...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
515Bachelor's Degree
LC Livingstone College logo
#1,350 in United States United States

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice

Livingstone College — The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice at Livingstone College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, its components...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
516Bachelor's Degree
LS Lewis-Clark State College logo
#1,351 in United States United States

Justice Studies

Lewis-Clark State College — The Bachelor of Justice Studies at Lewis-Clark State College offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, delving into law enforcement, the judiciar...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
517Bachelor's Degree
LS Lewis-Clark State College logo
#1,351 in United States United States

Paralegal

Lewis-Clark State College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies at Lewis-Clark State College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and critical skills neces...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
518Program
LS Lewis-Clark State College logo
#1,351 in United States United States

Pre-Law

Lewis-Clark State College — The Pre-Law program at Lewis-Clark State College is designed for undergraduate students who wish to pursue a career in law or related fields. The program provides a compr...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
519Bachelor's Degree
CS Central State University logo
#1,354 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Central State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Central State University offers an in-depth exploration of the complexities of the criminal justice system. This program cove...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
520Bachelor's Degree
CC Carlow College logo
#1,358 in United States United States

Criminology Major

Carlow College — The Criminology Major at Carlow College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, criminal behavior, and the soci...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
521Bachelor's Degree
NA North American University logo
#1,360 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

North American University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at North American University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, law enforcement...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
522Bachelor's Degree
BC Bethany College logo
#1,361 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

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

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
524Program
NV Northern Virginia Community College logo
#1,368 in United States United States

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Northern Virginia Community College — The Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program at Northern Virginia Community College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system an...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
525Program
NV Northern Virginia Community College logo
#1,368 in United States United States

Paralegal Studies

Northern Virginia Community College — The Paralegal Studies degree at Northern Virginia Community College equips students with the essential skills needed for a successful career in the legal field. This prog...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
527Bachelor's Degree
UT Utah Tech University logo
#1,373 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Utah Tech University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Utah Tech University offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, 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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