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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.

73Master's Degree
UC University of Cincinnati logo
#185 in United States United States

Criminal Justice, Master of Science

University of Cincinnati — The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program at the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus provides an in-depth analysis of the criminal justice system, combining both...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
74Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Missouri logo
#187 in United States United States

Criminal and Justice Studies

University of Missouri — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal and Justice Studies at the University of Missouri provides an in-depth exploration of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
75Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Missouri-Columbia logo
#188 in United States Columbia, Missouri, United States

Criminal and Justice Studies

University of Missouri-Columbia — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal and Justice Studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, emphasizin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
76Master's Degree
SU Seattle University logo
#195 in United States United States

American Legal Studies, LLM

Seattle University — The Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies at Seattle University offers an in-depth exploration of the American legal system, designed specifically for internatio...

Master's DegreeLevel
Up to 2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
USD 24 total Tuition (indicative)
77Bachelor's Degree
TT Texas Tech University logo
#207 in United States United States

Conservation Law Enforcement

Texas Tech University — The Bachelor's Degree in Conservation Law Enforcement at Texas Tech University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks and practices...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
78Bachelor's Degree
TT Texas Tech University logo
#207 in United States United States

Criminology

Texas Tech University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology at Texas Tech University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crime, criminal behavior, and the soci...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
79Bachelor's Degree
WV West Virginia University logo
#213 in United States United States

Criminology

West Virginia University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology at West Virginia University explores the complexities of crime, criminal behavior, and the justice system. This course provides a com...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
80Bachelor's Degree
WV West Virginia University logo
#213 in United States United States

Forensic Examiner

West Virginia University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Examiner at West Virginia University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding criminal investigations and the application o...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
81Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee logo
#214 in United States United States

Criminal Justice and Criminology

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers a comprehensive exploration of crime, criminal behavior, and the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
82Bachelor's Degree
AU Augusta University logo
#227 in United States United States

BA in Criminal Justice

Augusta University — The BA in Criminal Justice at Augusta University offers a comprehensive examination of the criminal justice system, spanning law enforcement, the judiciary, and correctio...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
83PhD / Doctorate
UT The University of Texas at Dallas logo
#229 in United States Richardson, Texas, United States

Criminology

The University of Texas at Dallas — The PhD in Criminology at The University of Texas at Dallas provides an in-depth exploration of crime, criminal behavior, and the complex interaction between societal fac...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
84PhD / Doctorate
UT University of Texas at Dallas logo
#230 in United States United States

Criminology

University of Texas at Dallas — The PhD in Criminology at the University of Texas at Dallas provides students with an in-depth understanding of crime, criminal behavior, and the social and institutional...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
85Bachelor's Degree
US United States Military Academy logo
#240 in United States United States

Law and Legal Studies

United States Military Academy — The Bachelor’s degree in Law and Legal Studies at the United States Military Academy offers a comprehensive exploration into the foundations of law, its applications, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
86Master's Degree
UM University of Mississippi logo
#243 in United States United States

Air and Space Law

University of Mississippi — The Master’s Degree in Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi offers a comprehensive exploration of the unique legal frameworks and regulatory practices gover...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
87Professional
UM University of Mississippi logo
#243 in United States United States

Air and Space Law Graduate Certificate

University of Mississippi — The Air and Space Law Graduate Certificate at the University of Mississippi is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the unique legal fr...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Law
88Master's Degree
UM University of Mississippi logo
#243 in United States United States

Air and Space Law LL.M.

University of Mississippi — The Air and Space Law LL.M. program at the University of Mississippi is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks that govern activities i...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
89Bachelor's Degree
LU Loyola University Chicago logo
#254 in United States United States

Criminal Justice and Criminology

Loyola University Chicago — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology at Loyola University Chicago provides an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system and the factors i...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
90Bachelor's Degree
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

New Mexico State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University provides a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, encompassing law enforcement...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
91Bachelor's Degree
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

New Mexico State University — The Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad offers an in-depth exploration of the justice system. Students will delve into a variety...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
92Master's Degree
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Criminal Justice (M.A.)

New Mexico State University — The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the justice system. T...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
93Professional
UB University of Baltimore logo
#275 in United States United States

Juris Doctor

University of Baltimore — The Juris Doctor program at the University of Baltimore is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. This professio...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
94Professional
CW College of William and Mary logo
#278 in United States United States

Juris Doctor

College of William and Mary — The Juris Doctor (JD) program at the College of William and Mary provides a comprehensive and rigorous education in the law, preparing students for a successful legal car...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
95Master's Degree
CW College of William and Mary logo
#278 in United States United States

Master of Laws

College of William and Mary — The Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at the College of William and Mary offers an advanced legal education focused on developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and a...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
96Bachelor's Degree
NA Northern Arizona University logo
#283 in United States United States

Criminal Justice Administration

Northern Arizona University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration at Northern Arizona University equips students with comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, explo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal 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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