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Study law in the United States

Institutions in the United States where you can study law, what it costs, and what the government register says about each one.

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Taken from official records of what each institution teaches.

Studying in the United States at a glance

Tuition a year
USD 20,000 to USD 45,000
Living costs a month
USD 1,100 to USD 3,200
First year, all in, from
EUR 29,400
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for law can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study law in the United States?

Tuition for international students runs from USD 20,000 to USD 45,000 a year, and living costs from USD 1,100 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 29,400. Fees for law can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in the United States?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in the United States after I graduate?

Yes: Optional Practical Training (OPT) gives you 1 year.

Will my law degree from the United States let me work at home?

Law is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

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Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

559 institutions recorded as teaching this at short courses level in the United States.

Institutions

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