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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.

121Bachelor's Degree
IS Illinois State University logo
#386 in United States United States

Criminal Justice Sciences

Illinois State University — The Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Sciences at Illinois State University provides a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system, exploring its various co...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
122Bachelor's Degree
IS Illinois State University logo
#386 in United States United States

Legal Studies

Illinois State University — Legal Studies is an interdisciplinary field that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the law, legal procedures, and the role of law in society. At Ill...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
127Bachelor's Degree
ET East Tennessee State University logo
#393 in United States United States

Criminal Justice and Criminology Major, B.A.

East Tennessee State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, its process...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
128Bachelor's Degree
WS Wichita State University logo
#399 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Wichita State University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Wichita State University offers a comprehensive exploration of crime, justice systems, and the sociopolitical factors influen...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
129Bachelor's Degree
SU Southern University and A&M College logo
#403 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Southern University and A&M College — The Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at Southern University and A & M College offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including law enfo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
130Master's Degree
SU Southern University and A&M College logo
#403 in United States United States

Criminal Justice-Master's Online

Southern University and A&M College — The Master's Degree in Criminal Justice at Southern University and A & M College offers an advanced exploration of the multifaceted criminal justice system. This program...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
131Bachelor's Degree
SU Southern University and A&M College logo
#403 in United States United States

Criminal Justice-Undergraduate Online

Southern University and A&M College — The Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice at Southern University and A & M College offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, covering key areas s...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
132Master's Degree
SU Southern University and A&M College logo
#403 in United States United States

Master's of Criminal Justice

Southern University and A&M College — The Master's of Criminal Justice at Southern University and A & M College offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary study of the criminal justice system. This program...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
133Professional
UT University of Tulsa logo
#404 in United States United States

Law

University of Tulsa — The Law program at the University of Tulsa offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the legal system and its various components. The curriculum covers crucial are...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
134Bachelor's Degree
TC Texas Christian University logo
#406 in United States United States

Criminology & Criminal Justice

Texas Christian University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of crime, law enforcement, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
137Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Arkansas - Little Rock logo
#436 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — About the Criminal Justice ProgramThe Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock provides students with a comprehensive understandi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
138Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Arkansas - Little Rock logo
#436 in United States United States

Law Enforcement

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — About the Law Enforcement ProgramThe Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock offers students an in-depth understanding of the cri...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
139Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Arkansas - Little Rock logo
#436 in United States United States

Law Enforcement

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers an in-depth exploration of the complex world of criminal justice and public s...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law (JD)
140Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Arkansas - Little Rock logo
#436 in United States United States

Legal Studies

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, focusing on b...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
141Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Arkansas - Little Rock logo
#436 in United States United States

Legal Studies

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its appli...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law (JD)
142PhD / Doctorate
UN University of New Haven logo
#442 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

University of New Haven — The Doctorate in Criminal Justice at the University of New Haven offers a comprehensive exploration into the criminal justice system, preparing students for advanced rese...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Criminal Law
143Master's Degree
UN University of New Haven logo
#442 in United States United States

Fire and Explosion Investigation

University of New Haven — The Master's Degree in Fire and Explosion Investigation at the University of New Haven equips students with the necessary tools and knowledge to investigate the causes an...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal Law
144Program
UL University of Louisiana at Lafeyette logo
#445 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

University of Louisiana at Lafeyette — The Criminal Justice degree at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, encompassing law enforcement, t...

Level
Duration
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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