Law Program

The law degree program at Regent University prepares students seeking a future in the independent professional practice of law, which includes instructions for taking state and national bar examinations. Students will also learn advanced research in jurisprudence. Students of the law degree program will have focused on courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer law program.

The Law program at Regent University is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar for more than 36 years.

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Regent University

Also known as William & Mary

200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA

Regent University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Virginia Beach, VA and operated as a private institution. About 5,200 students enroll at Regent University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Regent University offers:

• Education
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to Regent University have an SAT score between 960 - 1190, or an ACT score between 20 - 25. This school has an acceptance rate of around 82% of which only 18% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at regent.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $14,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 per year. Students at Regent University may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William & Mary offers a doctorate degree program in law.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Lawyers

Description

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lawyers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $119030

Judicial Law Clerks

Description

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $79540

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Description

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 100

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).