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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.

170Bachelor's Degree
BC Babson College logo
#551 in United States United States

Legal Studies

Babson College — The Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies at Babson College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework that governs business and society. The cours...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
171Bachelor's Degree
SA SUNY at Purchase College logo
#552 in United States Purchase, New York, United States

Law and Justice Studies

SUNY at Purchase College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Justice Studies at SUNY at Purchase College offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, the role of law in society...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
174Bachelor's Degree
TA Texas A&M University - Kingsville logo
#568 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Texas A&M University - Kingsville — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex criminal justice system in the United Sta...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
175Bachelor's Degree
TA Texas A&M University - Kingsville logo
#568 in United States United States

Criminology

Texas A&M University - Kingsville — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminology at Texas A&M University-Kingsville provides students with a comprehensive understanding of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
176Bachelor's Degree
UC Union College logo
#574 in United States United States

Law and Humanities

Union College — The Bachelor of Arts in Law and Humanities at Union College offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that explores the intersections of legal studies, the humanities, a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
177Bachelor's Degree
AC Augsburg College logo
#575 in United States United States

Pre-Law

Augsburg College — The Pre-Law program at Augsburg College is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and ethical decision-making, w...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
178Bachelor's Degree
HC Hope College logo
#580 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Hope College — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Hope College provides a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. This program explores various aspects of...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
179Professional
HC Hope College logo
#580 in United States United States

Law

Hope College — The Law program at Hope College offers a comprehensive exploration of legal principles, institutions, and practices. This course is designed to equip students with a deep...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
180Bachelor's Degree
LC Lafayette College logo
#581 in United States United States

Government and Law

Lafayette College — The Bachelor's Degree in Government and Law at Lafayette College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the political and legal systems that govern societies. T...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
181Program
HW Hobart and William Smith Colleges logo
#582 in United States United States

Law and Society

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The Law and Society program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the intricate relationship between law...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
182Program
HW Hobart and William Smith Colleges logo
#582 in United States United States

Pre-Law Program

Hobart and William Smith Colleges — The Pre-Law Program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers a comprehensive pathway for students aspiring to pursue a career in law. This program focuses on developin...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
183Bachelor's Degree
GC Georgia College logo
#593 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Georgia College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Georgia College & State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, covering topics such as...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
184Bachelor's Degree
GC Georgia College logo
#593 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Georgia College — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Georgia College offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, encompassing law enforcement, judicial p...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
185Program
PV Prairie View A&M University logo
#596 in United States United States

Justice Studies

Prairie View A&M University — The Justice Studies degree at Prairie View A&M University delves into the complexities of the justice system, exploring theories of justice, crime, and law enforcement. T...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
186Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh logo
#599 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh — Overview of the Bachelor's Degree in Criminal JusticeThe Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh provides an in-depth understanding o...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
187Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Washington-Tacoma Campus logo
#601 in United States Tacoma, Washington, United States

Criminal Justice

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus — The Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus offers students an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system, includin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
188Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Washington-Tacoma Campus logo
#601 in United States Tacoma, Washington, United States

Criminal Justice - Online

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus — The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice at the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus provides students with an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system, in...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
189Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Washington-Tacoma Campus logo
#601 in United States Tacoma, Washington, United States

Law and Policy

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus — The Bachelor’s degree in Law and Policy at the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and policy-...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
190Bachelor's Degree
UL University of Louisiana at Monroe logo
#603 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

University of Louisiana at Monroe — The Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Louisiana at Monroe offers a comprehensive analysis of the criminal justice system, encompassing law enforc...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
192Program
BU Bradley University logo
#606 in United States United States

Criminology

Bradley University — The Criminology degree at Bradley University delves into the complex world of crime, justice, and society. This comprehensive program explores the causes of criminal beha...

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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