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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.

721Program
AC Alvin Community College logo
#1,984 in United States United States

Dual Enrollment/Dual Degree

Alvin Community College — The Dual Enrollment/Dual Degree program at Alvin Community College is designed to provide high school students an opportunity to earn college credits while still completi...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
722Program
GT Greenville Technical College logo
#1,992 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Greenville Technical College — The Criminal Justice degree program at Greenville Technical College offers a comprehensive exploration into the dynamics of crime, law enforcement, and the justice system...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
723Program
GT Greenville Technical College logo
#1,992 in United States United States

Paralegal

Greenville Technical College — Course OverviewThe Paralegal Degree at Greenville Technical College provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the legal field. Thi...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
724Program
CC Crowder College logo
#2,004 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Crowder College — The Criminal Justice degree at Crowder College provides an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, and the judicial...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
726Program
DC Dawson Community College logo
#2,010 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Dawson Community College — The Criminal Justice degree program at Dawson Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, equipping students with an in-depth und...

Level
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
728Bachelor's Degree
CW Central Wyoming College logo
#2,015 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Central Wyoming College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Central Wyoming College offers a comprehensive study of the criminal justice system, focusing on law enforcement, the court s...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
729Bachelor's Degree
CW Central Wyoming College logo
#2,015 in United States United States

Criminal Justice Leadership Option

Central Wyoming College — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a Leadership Option at Central Wyoming College prepares students for dynamic careers in criminal justice administration and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
731Bachelor's Degree
TC Talladega College logo
#2,030 in United States United States

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Talladega College — The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice at Talladega College offers a comprehensive study of the criminal justice system, exploring its intricacies through a multidiscip...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
732Diploma
NR New River Community College logo
#2,048 in United States United States

Criminal Justice AAS

New River Community College — Overview of the Criminal Justice AAS DegreeThe Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice at New River Community College provides students with a comprehensive unde...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
734Bachelor's Degree
AT Anoka Technical College logo
#2,053 in United States United States

Judicial Reporting

Anoka Technical College — The Bachelor's Degree in Judicial Reporting at Anoka Technical College offers students an in-depth understanding of court proceedings, legal terminology, and the skills n...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
64 CreditsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
735Bachelor's Degree
PC Pensacola Christian College logo
#2,056 in United States United States

Pre-Law

Pensacola Christian College — The Pre-Law Bachelor's Degree at Pensacola Christian College provides students with a comprehensive foundation in various aspects of law, preparing them for advanced lega...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
736Bachelor's Degree
FC Fulton-Montgomery Community College logo
#2,060 in United States United States

Criminal Justice AAS

Fulton-Montgomery Community College — The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Fulton-Montgomery Community College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, in...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
737Bachelor's Degree
FC Fulton-Montgomery Community College logo
#2,060 in United States United States

Criminal Justice AS

Fulton-Montgomery Community College — The Criminal Justice AS program at Fulton-Montgomery Community College provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system, examining the various components...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
738Diploma
EC Edgecombe Community College logo
#2,067 in United States United States

Criminal Justice Technology

Edgecombe Community College — Criminal Justice Technology is an innovative and multifaceted course designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in the realm of law enforcement, crime...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
739Diploma
WO Western Oklahoma State College logo
#2,077 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Western Oklahoma State College — The Diploma in Criminal Justice at Western Oklahoma State College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. This program covers...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
742Bachelor's Degree
DW Dakota Wesleyan University logo
#2,093 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Dakota Wesleyan University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Dakota Wesleyan University offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system. The program equips students wit...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
743Program
DW Dakota Wesleyan University logo
#2,093 in United States United States

Pre-Law

Dakota Wesleyan University — The Pre-Law degree program at Dakota Wesleyan University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and the skills necessary f...

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Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
744Diploma
CC Clinton Community College logo
#2,098 in United States United States

Criminal Justice A.A.

Clinton Community College — The Criminal Justice A.A. program at Clinton Community College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in the fundamentals of crime, law enforceme...

DiplomaLevel
2 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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