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An executive in an office: Explore the BA in Law degree at Regent University.

B.A. in Law

Prepare for a Career in Law

Do you desire to work in the legal community sooner than it would take to earn your J.D.? Regent’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Law is a pathway to work in courthouses, probation-parole offices, law enforcement, government agencies, and, in certain jurisdictions, assist people in the community with their legal needs—all without a law license. Presented from a Christian worldview, classes introduce you to litigation and transactional settings, legal communication and research, administrative law, trial advocacy, contracts, crime and punishment, civil procedure, family law, and more. You will examine the legal, moral, and ethical duties that apply to judges, attorneys, paraprofessionals, administrators, and criminal justice workers. You’ll also study the United States Constitution—its words, meaning, and interpretation by courts and other institutions.

For those students who wish to become attorneys, Regent’s 3+3 Law Program lets your first year as a J.D. student count as the last year of your B.A. in Law program—allowing you to go from high school to the bar exam and the practice of law in just six years!

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August 19, 2024
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Grow Your Knowledge through the Study of law

Gain a foundational understanding of law systems and the legal processes.

Participate in Mock Trials & Moot Court Proceedings

Learn techniques used to conduct trials and prepare for regional and national competitions.

Establish Your Career

Acquire the knowledge and practical skills you need to build a marketable career in law.

Learn from the Best

Courses are taught by distinguished lawyers and jurists who hold degrees from law schools such as Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, and Duke.

Experience the Regent Law Advantage

The School of Law currently ranks in the top 11 percent of all law schools for graduates obtaining judicial clerkships and ranked 20th in the nation for Ultimate Bar Passage in 2019. Additionally, for 10 consecutive years (2013-22), U.S. News & World Report has ranked Regent the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

On completing the B.A. in Law program, you can:

  • Communicate knowledgeably and effectively in a legal setting, including technical and administrative skills required for non-attorneys in the legal profession.
  • Assist in reviewing legal contracts, interviewing clients and witnesses, and formulating and critiquing legal arguments.
  • Apply biblical, historical, and contemporary legal principles and rules that govern civil, criminal, and family matters. 
  • Continue your legal education, if you choose, as a Juris Doctor student or in a related graduate program.

Career Opportunities

  • Case Manager
  • Corporate Compliance Officer
  • Court Appointed Special Advocate
  • Court Specialist
  • Court or Law Firm Administrator
  • Law Clerk
  • Legal Advisor/Mediator
  • Probation/Parole Officer
$71Thousand
Approximate Average Annual Salary of Corporate Compliance Officers, 2021 Glassdoor
Basic introduction to the working of legal systems and processes in the United States, including the responsibilities of lawyers (in both litigation and transactional settings), courts, and judges. Pass/No Pass.
A study of worldviews and philosophies that guided the development of Anglo-American law, the influence of Christian thinking on the law, and the variety of jurisprudential theories that influence contemporary law.
Introduction to the full range of physical and online legal resources available to paraprofessionals, lawyers, and judges, and the effective use of those resources. Students will develop skills in clear and concise written communication.
Continued study of the full range of physical and online legal resources available to paraprofessionals, lawyers, and judges, and the effective us of those resources. Students will develop skills in clear and concise written communication. Prerequisite: BLAW 310.
A study of the United States Constitution: its words, meaning, and interpretation by courts and other institutions. The history and philosophy behind a written constitution will be examined, along with varying approaches to understanding its meaning.
Introduction to the law pertaining to the appropriate functions and purposes of administrative agencies in government; constitutional limitations on agency structure and action; analysis of informal and formal procedures, investigation, rulemaking, and adjudication.
An examination of the legal, moral, and ethical duties that apply to various participants in the legal system, from judges and attorneys to paraprofessionals, administrators, and criminal justice workers.
Study and acquisition of the skills of advocacy focusing on major constitutional questions. Presentation and evaluation of oral and written arguments. Preparation for regional and/or national competition.
Introduction to legal reasoning and argument in trial advocacy. Students will develop skills in formulating, presenting, and critiquing legal arguments; learn techniques used to conduct trials, including opening statements, direct examination, cross examination, closing arguments, and objections; and compete against each other in a mock trial at the end of the semester.
The common law of contracts and the principles controlling the formation, performance, and termination of contracts including the principles of offer, acceptance, consideration, conditions, material breach, damages, third party beneficiaries, assignment, statute of frauds, and statutory variances from the common law.
Focus on the foundations and common law doctrines of criminal law and their modern statutory adaptations, as well as the theories, principles, methods, and critiques of contemporary criminal punishments.
Purpose, strategies, tactics, and techniques of investigative interviews in the criminal and civil justice systems, including the questioning of criminal suspects and defendants, civil litigants, and witnesses.
Introduction to the procedural rules governing the federal and state civil court systems, including subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, venue, pleadings, pretrial discovery, the trial, and appeals.
Continued study of the procedural rules governing the federal and state civil court systems, including subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, venue, pleadings, pretrial discovery, the trial, and appeals. Prerequisite: BLAW 451.
Study of the law of evidence, the rules governing its admission and exclusion, and the policies and theories underlying the evidentiary system. Subject matter areas include order of proof, relevance, judicial notice, real and documentary evidence, hearsay, competence, presumptions, privilege, and impeachment/rehabilitation of witnesses. Prerequisites: BLAW 451 and 452.
Organization and operation of the law office, with focus on technical and administrative skills required in the legal profession. Topics will include functionality of a law office regarding legal fees, timekeeping, billing, financial management, client trust accounts, records management, and docket controls. Emphasizes proper use of technology in the law office.
Introduction to the law and legal regulation of family associations. Focuses on the relationships of husband/wife and parent/child, and develops an understanding of biblical, historical and contemporary legal principles and rules governing the family and other intimate relationships.

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent's school code is 030913.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$9,97512 - 18$19,950
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$665Under 12$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$665Over 18$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)		$665N/A$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$9,49312 - 18$18,986
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$630Under 12$7,560
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$630Over 18$11,340
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)		$630N/A$1,890+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

“I want to be a biomedical engineer and use it for God's glory around the world. Not only do I want to help physically, but I would also want to help spiritually and emotionally. At Regent, I grew so much mentally, spiritually and emotionally in a way I want to share with others.”

Sheila Atieno, B.S. in Biophysical Sciences, 2021 Master’s Student in Biomedical Engineering, New York University

“At Regent, we were encouraged to tie our studies into who we are as Christians and to incorporate that extra layer. We learned to do all things with excellence — and that should never be compromised.”

Debbie Holloway, B.A. in English, 2012 English

“When I began working for the state of Texas, I immediately began putting the values of servant leadership and ethics I learned at Regent into practice. My Christian faith holds me together and helps me fight tooth-and-nail as an advocate for justice. ”

Grace Pandithurai, J.D., 2010 Assistant District Attorney

“I easily passed the ITF+ and CompTIA A+ exams. My scores well exceeded the passing minimum, thanks to what I learned at Regent even before completing my degree!”

Jason Elliott, B.S. in Cybersecurity - Business Leadership & Management, 2022

“I would put Regent up against the finest law schools. Regent provided me with a top-notch legal education. Quality academic instruction is required of any law school, but Regent went a step further by providing faculty and staff who genuinely cared for and supported the students.”

Teresa Hammons, J.D., 1988