Law Degree Programs Los Angeles CA

Local resource for evaluating law degree programs in Los Angeles. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to law schools and universities, as well as advice on law degree programs, LSAT and law school admissions.

Pacific States University
(323) 731-2383
1516 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Tuition
Tuition Costs : $8400
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Type of Institution : Comprehensive higher education system
Institutional Designation : Private—Nonprofit

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Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles Campus
(213) 624-1200
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
Tuition
Tuition Costs : $20160
School Information
Type of Institution : Two-Year college
Institutional Designation : Private—Proprietary

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Westwood College of Technology - Los Angeles
(213) 739-9999
3460 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

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Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
(213) 763-7210
400 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

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Cleveland Chiropractic College - Los Angeles Campus
(323) 906-2095
590 North Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA

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Institute Of Computer Technology
(213) 381-3333 x100
3200 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

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University of Southern California
(213) 740-2311
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA
Tuition
Tuition Costs : $37096
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Type of Institution : University
Institutional Designation : Private—Nonprofit

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Everest College - Los Angeles, CA
(213) 388-9950
3460 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

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California Design College
(213) 251-3636
3440 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

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Southern California Institute of Architecture
(213) 613-2200
Freight Yard
Los Angeles, CA

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Law Degree Profile

Law degrees are associated with the area of political science or liberal arts, and curriculum focuses on political structure, government relations, international relations, and is a foundation for civil servants and those pursuing careers in politics, judicial practices or law. Law Degree Profile

Common Specialized Degree Programs

  • Civil procedure
  • Constitutional law
  • Corporate law
  • Criminal law
  • Environmental law
  • Estate planning
  • International law
  • Legal advocacy
  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Patent law
  • Taxation
  • Torts law

Average Salary

Entry level $57,000 to $106,000 mid-career

Degree Programs

A bachelor’s degree is required for entry-level work from a completion of between 120 and 128 credit hours depending on the university and a passing grade on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Master’s degree and doctoral degrees are preferred for mid-level work entry.

Best Law Schools
(According to U.S. News, 2009)

Yale University
Harvard University
Stanford University
Columbia University
University of Chicago

College courses: Political Science, History, Government

AP Classes to Take in High School to Prepare

  • Comp Government & Politics
  • U.S. Government & Politics
  • Psychology
  • U.S. History

Careers Obtained with Law Degrees

  • Archivist
  • Attorney
  • City Official
  • City Planner
  • College Professor
  • Comptroller
  • Congressional Member
  • Corporate Advisor
  • Corporate Analyst
  • Financial Advisor
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Immigration Officer
  • Judge
  • Law Librarian
  • Lawyer
  • Lobbyist
  • Mediator
  • Political Activist
  • Political Commentator
  • Pollster
  • Risk Manager
  • Urban Policy Planner

Notable Law Majors John Cleese has a law degree.

  • Andrea Bocelli, Singer
  • Barack Obama, the 44th and current President of the United States
  • Dr. Victoria Zdrok, Playboy Bunny
  • Hillary Clinton , Secretary of State
  • Jay Bilas, College basketball analyst for ESPN, Former National Basketball Association playe...

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