117 Master's Programs in Law in North America

Top universities for Law in North America

Ranked by how many law programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Washington University in St. Louis (15)
• University of Houston (7)
• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (7)
• Washburn University (6)
• University of the Pacific (5)
• University of Oklahoma (5)
• Nova Southeastern University (5)
• Montclair State University (5)
• University of Idaho (5)
• Temple University (4)

January intake in North America

28 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Law (LLM) — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Asian Law LLM — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Legal Studies in Digital Law & Technology — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Trial Advocacy LLM — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Law (Health Law) — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
• Master of Laws Program, LLM — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Law in North America: common questions

How many law programs are there in North America?

117 law masters programs at 41 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a law degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in law in North America is 25,990 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 18,603 USD and 32,767 USD a year.

Can I study law in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the law programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (117 of 117).

Are any of these law programs available online?

7 of the 117 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.