62 Best Master's Law Programs in the United States

There are 62 Master's Law programs in the United States, spread across 45 universities — most run 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati and Seattle University.

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49Master's Degree

#1,238 in United States United States

Criminal Justice, MA (Online)

California Baptist University — The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at California Baptist University offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and its various components. Th...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Criminal Law

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50Master's Degree

#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Excelsior University

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Law

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51Master's Degree

#1,340 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

Southern University at New Orleans — The Master's in Criminal Justice at Southern University at New Orleans prepares students for leadership roles in the criminal justice field. The program delves into funda...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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52Master's Degree

#1,347 in United States United States

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

American Public University System

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Mode

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Law

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53Master's Degree

#1,347 in United States United States

Master of Arts in Legal Studies

American Public University System

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Mode

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Law

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54Master's Degree

#1,378 in United States United States

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Simpson College — The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at Simpson College is an innovative and comprehensive program designed for individuals seeking to advance their knowledge and caree...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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55Master's Degree

#1,684 in United States United States

MS in Criminal Justice – Crime Analysis

Tiffin University — The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a focus on Crime Analysis at Tiffin University is an advanced program designed for those aiming to deepen their understandi...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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56Master's Degree

#1,684 in United States United States

MS in Criminal Justice – Crime Science

Tiffin University — The Master's in Criminal Justice – Crime Science at Tiffin University offers a comprehensive understanding of criminology and crime prevention strategies. This program de...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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57Master's Degree

#1,684 in United States United States

MS in Criminal Justice – Criminal Behavior

Tiffin University — The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a focus on Criminal Behavior at Tiffin University provides an in-depth understanding of the psychological and sociological...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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58Master's Degree

#1,684 in United States United States

MS in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security

Tiffin University — The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a focus on Homeland Security at Tiffin University is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the com...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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59Master's Degree

#1,864 in United States United States

Master of Laws in Global Comparative Constitutional Studies

College of Eastern Utah — The Master of Laws in Global Comparative Constitutional Studies at the College of Eastern Utah offers a comprehensive exploration of constitutional law across various jur...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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60Master's Degree

#1,864 in United States United States

Master of Laws in Human Rights

College of Eastern Utah — The Master of Laws in Human Rights at the College of Eastern Utah offers an in-depth exploration into the essential principles and frameworks that govern human rights tod...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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61Master's Degree

#1,979 in United States United States

MSc Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mohave Community College

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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62Master's Degree

#2,023 in United States United States

Accelerated Master of Legal Studies (MLS)

North Dakota University System

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Law

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice at #545 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Cincinnati has the largest research record in this group, with 10,215,229 citations and an h-index of 780. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Law (57), Law (JD) (3) and Criminal Law (2). The usual length is 1–2 years and Up to 2 years. 63% are full-time and 20 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Pepperdine University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Master's Law?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (QS World #545), University of Cincinnati (#185 in United States) and Seattle University (#195 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's 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 Master's Law course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with Up to 2 years the next most common.

When do Master's 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 Master's Law online with a university in the United States?

20 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Law courses in the United States?

Pepperdine University, with 7, ahead of Tiffin University (4).

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