Legal Professions And Studies
This has all the subfields within “Legal Professions And Studies”. This field is for “Instructional programs that prepare individuals for the legal profession, for related support professions and professional legal research, and focus on the study of legal issues in non-professional programs.”
Clicking on a degree name within a table will link to a page for that degree and field combination.
Legal Studies
A program of study that focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 53 | 304 |
| Bachelors | 107 | 2482 |
| Certificate | 35 | 480 |
| Doctorate | 2 | 3 |
| Masters | 23 | 424 |
Pre-Law Studies
A program that prepares individuals for the professional study of law at the post-baccalaureate level.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 29 | 73 |
| Bachelors | 56 | 349 |
| Certificate | 11 | 119 |
| Masters | 3 | 59 |
Non-Professional Legal Studies, Other
Any program in non-professional legal studies not listed above.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 1 | 1 |
| Bachelors | 2 | 1 |
| Masters | 1 | 0 |
Law
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of law, for taking state and national bar examinations, and for advanced research in jurisprudence. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate | 222 | 36400 |
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
An integrated or undifferentiated program in one or more of the legal research or advanced practice fields.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 1 | 4 |
| Bachelors | 2 | 101 |
| Certificate | 13 | 219 |
| Doctorate | 28 | 272 |
| Masters | 74 | 3757 |
Programs for Foreign Lawyers
A program that prepares lawyers educated outside the United States to understand U. S. or Canadian law and jurisprudence.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | 4 |
| Doctorate | 2 | 1 |
| Masters | 53 | 2216 |
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
An advanced, professional program of the U.S. legal system, Constitution law, and jurisprudence. Includes instruction in legal history, legal sociology, philosophy of law, Constitutional law, legal procedure, and related topics.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 1 | 1 |
| Bachelors | 6 | 60 |
| Certificate | 8 | 128 |
| Doctorate | 8 | 34 |
| Masters | 40 | 881 |
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
An advanced, professional study of the law and process related to the regulation of businesses and the financial services industry. Includes instruction in corporate law, antitrust law, securities law and regulation, negotiation, incorporation, partnerships, trusts, and related topics
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | 1 | 0 |
| Certificate | 14 | 176 |
| Doctorate | 2 | 16 |
| Masters | 21 | 295 |
Comparative Law
An advanced, professional study of legal systems and philosophies in comparative perspective.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | 6 |
| Masters | 7 | 29 |
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations governing the energy industry, environmental protection, natural resources and land use, and related topics.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | 1 | 2 |
| Certificate | 10 | 94 |
| Doctorate | 3 | 9 |
| Masters | 22 | 142 |
Health Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies and regulations affecting the health care industry, health professions, health services and insurance industries, and patients.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 13 | 202 |
| Doctorate | 3 | 2 |
| Masters | 17 | 344 |
International Law and Legal Studies
An advanced, professional study of the law affecting relations between nations, the behavior of international organizations, and the international activities of private citizens and organizations.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | 1 | 0 |
| Certificate | 5 | 8 |
| Doctorate | 4 | 8 |
| Masters | 28 | 469 |
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations governing transnational business and commercial practices, including the specialized tax law related to international financial transactions.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 | 16 |
| Masters | 15 | 363 |
Tax Law/Taxation
An advanced, professional study of tax law and taxation procedures in U.S. or Canadian jurisdictions affecting individuals and corporations.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | 1 | 0 |
| Certificate | 9 | 87 |
| Doctorate | 1 | 3 |
| Masters | 31 | 870 |
Intellectual Property Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations related to copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and related issues. Includes instruction in patent law, copyright law, trademark law, intellectual property licensing and litigation, and applications such as art and entertainment law, communications law, information technology law, sports law, and chemical and biotech patent law.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 | 17 |
| Masters | 17 | 118 |
Patent Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting patents.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Masters | 1 | 2 |
Agriculture Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations for lawyers and non-legal professionals in food and agriculture.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 | 2 |
Arts and Entertainment Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting the sports, fashion, entertainment, arts, and media industries.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 | 84 |
Compliance Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations for lawyers and non-legal professionals in compliance, ethics, internal monitoring, regulatory affairs, and related areas.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Masters | 1 | 0 |
Criminal Law and Procedure
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting criminal law and trial procedures.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | 1 | 18 |
| Certificate | 1 | 4 |
| Doctorate | 1 | 0 |
| Masters | 1 | 0 |
Human Resources Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting human resources.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Masters | 1 | 10 |
Real Estate and Land Development Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting real estate and land development.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Masters | 1 | 1 |
Tribal/Indigenous Law
An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations affecting federal Indian law, tribal law and policy, and Indigenous peoples’ human rights.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 1 | 21 |
| Certificate | 3 | 14 |
| Masters | 3 | 20 |
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Any program in legal research and advanced professional studies not listed above.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | 1 | 10 |
| Certificate | 23 | 239 |
| Doctorate | 9 | 27 |
| Masters | 43 | 899 |
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
A program that prepares individuals to serve as legal office managers, special assistants, and legal secretaries. Includes instruction in office management, secretarial science, principles of U.S. or Canadian law, legal terminology and documentation, legal research, legal software applications, law office procedures, record-keeping, billing, applicable policies and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 61 | 69 |
| Bachelors | 2 | 0 |
| Certificate | 103 | 239 |
| Masters | 1 | 15 |
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 450 | 5022 |
| Bachelors | 86 | 880 |
| Certificate | 408 | 4482 |
| Masters | 4 | 75 |
Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter
A program that prepares individuals to record and transcribe examinations, testimony, judicial orders and instructions, legal opinions, and other formal proceedings via print or electronic methods. Includes instruction in legal terminology, legal transcription, shorthand, verbatim recording, equipment operation and procedures, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 33 | 85 |
| Bachelors | 2 | 3 |
| Certificate | 46 | 199 |
Scopist
An instructional program that prepares individuals to perform editing and word processing on a court reporter transcript to ensure the accuracy of the transcripts. Includes instruction in legal terminology, legal transcriptioning, machine shorthand, and computer-aided transcription software.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 | 10 |
Legal Support Services, Other
Any program in legal support services not listed above.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 2 | 55 |
| Bachelors | 1 | 143 |
| Certificate | 6 | 13 |
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Any program in law, legal services, and legal studies not listed above.
| Degree | Schools offering | Degrees completed |
|---|---|---|
| Associates | 6 | 32 |
| Bachelors | 27 | 404 |
| Certificate | 31 | 691 |
| Doctorate | 11 | 63 |
| Masters | 49 | 1138 |