Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Law and Policy – Pre-law
Prepare for a Career Serving the Public with a Pre-Law Degree
Do you want to take the first steps toward a career in law so that you can help maintain justice for all in the courtroom? Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Law and Policy – Pre-Law degree will help you gain the background in legal studies and government you need to excel in a future Juris Doctor program or political career while teaching you how to incorporate biblical principles into your career. As a part of the legal system, you can uphold justice for the innocent and make a difference in society. Partner with Liberty University so we can help you get there.
As a pioneer of distance learning since 1985, Liberty’s pre-law bachelor’s degree combines a biblical worldview with academic excellence and advanced online learning technology. Our B.S. in Law and Policy is designed to give you the tools you need to successfully sit for the LSAT. Liberty University’s online bachelor’s degree in law and policy will show you how to integrate your faith into your professional life so that you can have a successful academic and professional career.
What Will You Learn in Our B.S. in Law and Policy – Pre-Law Degree?
- How law applies to different industries
- Legal ethics
- Legal theory and jurisprudence
- Principles of negotiation
In your online pre-law classes, you will learn useful, in-demand skills in legal contracts, property laws, civil legal procedure, and constitutional criminal legal procedure. You will also study deductive and inductive logic as it relates to legal reasoning and case precedents to help you as you strive for sound legal thinking. You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degrees in government, criminal justice, or political science.
Potential Careers for B.S. in Law and Policy – Pre-Law Graduates
- Legal assistant
- Legislative analyst
- Public administrator
Benefits of Earning Your Pre-Law Degree from Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online Bachelor of Law and Policy degree program for the pre-law area of study in as little as 3.5 years.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America
Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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Hear from our Graduates
“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision
“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”
Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
“There have been so many highly qualified professors who have sown generously into my academic endeavors at Liberty that encouraged me when I felt like giving up.”
James, Master of Divinity