Best Law Colleges in California

We have created a 2021 ranking of the best colleges in California that offer Law degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 29 Law schools located within California. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.

Best Law Colleges in California for 2021

Rank	School Name	Location		Rating
1	Loyola Marymount University	Los Angeles, CA	Loyola Marymount University offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. In 2015, 369 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 369 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 28 Reviews	Read more: Loyola Marymount University Reviews
2	Whittier College	Whittier, CA	Whittier College offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a small private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 176 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 176 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 12 Reviews	Read more: Whittier College Reviews
3	Southwestern Law School	Los Angeles, CA	Southwestern Law School offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a private university in a large city. In 2015, 316 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 316 Doctoral degrees.		Read more: Southwestern Law School Reviews
4	University of California-Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	Image by @with_jiyoung University of California-Los Angeles offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 334 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 334 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 88 Reviews	Read more: University of California-Los Angeles Reviews
5	University of California-Hastings College of Law	San Francisco, CA	University of California-Hastings College of Law offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a public university in a large city. In 2015, 308 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 308 Doctoral degrees.		Read more: University of California-Hastings College of Law Reviews
6	Stanford University	Stanford, CA	Image by @kaiii_e Stanford University offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a large private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 194 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 194 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 64 Reviews	Read more: Stanford University Reviews
7	University of California-Berkeley	Berkeley, CA	University of California-Berkeley offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a large public university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 278 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 278 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 140 Reviews	Read more: University of California-Berkeley Reviews
8	University of San Diego	San Diego, CA	University of San Diego offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. In 2015, 248 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 248 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 8 Reviews	Read more: University of San Diego Reviews
9	Pepperdine University	Malibu, CA	Pepperdine University offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 198 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 198 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 8 Reviews	Read more: Pepperdine University Reviews
10	University of Southern California	Los Angeles, CA	Image by @anders_eggert University of Southern California offers 1 Law Degree program. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 213 students graduated in the study area of Law with students earning 213 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 52 Reviews	Read more: University of Southern California Reviews

National American University

Life is busy. We understand. National American University (NAU) was founded on the vision that everyone has a right to education. NAU offers master’s degree programs in online formats and accepts up to 13.5 hours of master’s credits earned from other colleges.

List of all Law Colleges in California

School Name	Average tuition	Student Teacher Ratio	Enrolled Students
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA	5/5	13 : 1	9,392
Whittier College Whittier, CA	5/5	12 : 1	2,187
Southwestern Law School Los Angeles, CA		14 : 1	1,031
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA	3/5	12 : 1	41,908
University of California-Hastings College of Law San Francisco, CA		11 : 1	950
Stanford University Stanford, CA	5/5	6 : 1	16,980
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA	3/5	21 : 1	38,189
University of San Diego San Diego, CA	5/5	15 : 1	8,251
Pepperdine University Malibu, CA	5/5	16 : 1	7,632
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA	5/5	16 : 1	43,401
University of the Pacific Stockton, CA	5/5	12 : 1	6,281
Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA	5/5	14 : 1	8,680
Thomas Jefferson School of Law San Diego, CA		15 : 1	700
University of California-Davis Davis, CA	3/5	15 : 1	35,186
University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA	5/5	15 : 1	10,797
Chapman University Orange, CA	5/5	14 : 1	8,305
California Western School of Law San Diego, CA		11 : 1	628
University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA	3/5	17 : 1	30,836
Trinity Law School Santa Ana, CA		13 : 1	189
University of La Verne La Verne, CA	5/5	21 : 1	8,334
Golden Gate University-San Francisco San Francisco, CA	3/5	11 : 1	2,735
The Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA		19 : 1	73
San Joaquin College of Law Clovis, CA		13 : 1	184
Taft University System Denver, CA	2/5	33 : 1	851
Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA	4/5	21 : 1	3,509

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Grand Canyon University
Program Descriptions
- B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies
- B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy
- B.S. in Justice Studies
- B.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management
- M.S. in Criminal Justice: Legal Studies
- M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
- Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy
B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies

The fascinating and expansive arena of law represents diversity among academic backgrounds. From the paralegal professions to the demanding rigor of law school, the legal domain shares a common set of interdisciplinary themes that are essential for success in these disciplines. Rooted in the study of politics, policy and law, GCU's government degree in legal studies blends an interdisciplinary curriculum with communication, philosophy and business. It serves as a pre-law degree that offers a foundation in ethical leadership and the knowledge to excel in law school.

B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy

As the 21st century drives us forward, a push toward greater transparency and effective governance reflects upon the standing of distinguished policy makers and administrators in the legislative branches. The age of information and the innovative, open forums of communication – blogs, social media and the internet as a whole – demand a comprehensive understanding of the political forces in this arena. The bachelor's degree in government for state and local public policy envisions strong political leadership, which improves and makes a difference in the lives of people in their communities. The program, which serves as an alternative to a political science degree, explores the scope of governance and democracy through patterns of political behavior.

B.S. in Justice Studies

Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies prepares students to enter careers in law enforcement, governmental and private agencies, research, social work, political science, and a variety of other fields. Graduates will be able to describe the components of the justice system from a systems perspective, including function, organization, issues, practices, and interrelationship of law enforcement agencies, the courts, and the corrections system.

B.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management

Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management program is a bachelor’s degree completion program that provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management. Candidates for the degree include those working in or desirous of working in one of several fields, including emergency management, fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement, environmental health and safety, and other related fields. The program highlights the application of research methodology; the utilization of communication skills at the personal, professional, and public level; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the fields of public safety and emergency management.

M.S. in Criminal Justice: Legal Studies

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Legal Studies emphasis is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of the law, social order and justice. This program also prepares students for work in legal foundations where in-depth research on legal and social issues is carried out.

M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership

Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership provides students with the skills to develop professionally and gain self-confidence in their own leadership styles. The program offers an opportunity for graduates of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program (NFA-EEOP) to complete a graduate degree. Students learn to integrate a conceptual foundation for an executive leadership role that emphasizes the immediate application of ethical and practical leadership skills as well as disaster preparation and crisis management. Environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development and content required of leaders in the area of emergency public safety and disaster preparedness will also be addressed.

Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy

The Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Government and Policy prepares students for careers in the public sector. The program is targeted at individuals working or desirous of finding employment in all levels of government. The core coursework gives students the opportunity to apply administrative skills in the areas of economics, leadership, human capital development, and governance within the public sector environment. Emphasis courses will challenge students to identify and provide solutions for the unique issues facing public sector organizations in the areas of financial management, inter-agency cooperation, policy and law.

Additional Law Degree Facts for California Schools

What Law degree programs were earned in California?

Degree Level	Program Length	Colleges	Graduates
Doctoral	1-2 year Length	30 Colleges	4,723 Graduates