Liberty University’s Online Legal Studies Program Deepen your knowledge of legal issues.
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Law?
Liberty University is here to assist you in developing the practical knowledge required to navigate the legal issues impacting your chosen profession. Our online programs can help prepare you to understand and address unique legal issues from a Christian worldview. With Liberty’s Legal Studies programs, you can gain a firm foundation in practical legal studies as you pursue a career in a variety of fields.
We want to help you experience a truly unique education where faith and reason are integrated with quality academics. Liberty’s faculty is made up of practice partners, lawyers and attorneys, certified public accountants, certified mediators, and many other legal professionals. Our instructors can provide real-world insights into the legal field.
Our graduate degree programs are 100% online. You can study in the comfort of your home or office while staying connected to your job, family, and community as you earn your degree.
Please note: The American Bar Association does not accredit 100% online programs. Please see the residential School of Law programs for bar-eligible degrees.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked among Niche.com's Top 5 College Campuses in America
What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
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Value of a Degree
Professionals from all industries often encounter challenges that require legal expertise. Whether you want to pursue a career in legal support or gain additional legal expertise for your current career, we have a program that can help. Liberty University’s Christian School of Law can provide you with the training you need – grounded in biblical ethics.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: compliance officer** and legal occupations.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining foundational knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a bachelor’s degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Employment, wages, and projected change in employment by typical entry-level education (viewed online February 20, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Employment and Wages – Compliance Officers, 2023 (viewed online February 20, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook – Legal Occupations, 2023 (viewed online February 20, 2025). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Top Careers
Liberty University’s Christian School of Law can help prepare you to work in fields where legal knowledge is helpful. Here are some of the positions you may pursue after graduation:
International legal practice specialist
Legal consultant
Local or federal compliance agent
Risk manager
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate, $275 per credit hour for graduate, and $300 per credit hour for doctoral courses*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder**
- 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)
*For eligible current and former service members and their spouses. Learn more!
**Not applicable to certificates. Cannot be combined with the $300/credit hour doctoral military rate.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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