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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.

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CC Cape Cod Community College logo
#2,102 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Cape Cod Community College — The Criminal Justice degree at Cape Cod Community College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the justice system, including law enforcement, legal studies, a...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
746Bachelor's Degree
UC Umpqua Community College logo
#2,107 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Umpqua Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Umpqua Community College prepares students for a variety of roles within the criminal justice system. This comprehensive prog...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
747Program
UC Umpqua Community College logo
#2,107 in United States United States

Paralegal Studies

Umpqua Community College — The Paralegal Studies degree at Umpqua Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills necessary fo...

Level
Duration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
749Diploma
CC Chemeketa Community College logo
#2,148 in United States United States

Corrections (CORE)

Chemeketa Community College — The Corrections program at Chemeketa Community College prepares students for a rewarding career in the criminal justice system, focusing on the rehabilitation and managem...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
750Diploma
CC Chemeketa Community College logo
#2,148 in United States United States

Law Enforcement (LERE)

Chemeketa Community College — The Law Enforcement Diploma program at Chemeketa Community College equips students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for a career in the field o...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
every nine monthsIntake
Law
751Bachelor's Degree
GC Germanna Community College logo
#2,151 in United States United States

Criminal Justice Applied Associate Degree

Germanna Community College — The Criminal Justice Applied Associate Degree at Germanna Community College is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice syste...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
756Program
CC Corning Community College logo
#2,166 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Corning Community College — The Criminal Justice degree at Corning Community College equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, the...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
760Bachelor's Degree
RC Rappahannock Community College logo
#2,176 in United States United States

Criminal Justice Major, AS in Science

Rappahannock Community College — The Criminal Justice Major, AS in Science at Rappahannock Community College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice sys...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
761Diploma
CO Central Ohio Technical College logo
#2,184 in United States United States

Criminal Justice Technology

Central Ohio Technical College — The Criminal Justice Technology Diploma at Central Ohio Technical College prepares students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
762Professional
WH William Howard Taft University logo
#2,190 in United States United States

Juris Doctor

William Howard Taft University — The Juris Doctor (JD) program at William Howard Taft University is designed for individuals seeking to obtain a professional law degree. This comprehensive course provide...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
January, April, September, June, November, monthlyIntake
Law
764Diploma
MC Mitchell Community College logo
#2,198 in United States United States

Criminal Justice Technology

Mitchell Community College — The Diploma in Criminal Justice Technology at Mitchell Community College offers a comprehensive understanding of the technological aspects of the criminal justice system....

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
766Program
PV Palo Verde College logo
#2,218 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Palo Verde College — The Criminal Justice degree program at Palo Verde College offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system and its components, including law enforcement,...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
768Program
SP South Piedmont Community College logo
#2,233 in United States United States

Paralegal Technology

South Piedmont Community College — The Paralegal Technology degree program delves into the vital roles paralegals play within the legal field. Students will explore various subjects including legal researc...

Level
nullDuration
Full TimeMode
nullIntake
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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