by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 34 U.S. colleges awarded 1,380 degrees and certificates in Programs for Foreign Lawyers. College Factual ranks 18 schools in its 2027 Best Programs for Foreign Lawyers Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing, rising to $107,082 after four years.
A degree in Programs for Foreign Lawyers involves the study of Programs For Foreign Lawyers. A Program That Prepares Lawyers Educated Outside The United States To Understand U. S. Or Canadian Law And Jurisprudence. Examples: [Programs For Foreign Lawyers (Ll.m., M.c.l.)].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., programs for foreign lawyers is a widely-pursued major, with 1,380 degrees awarded annually. 34 colleges award programs for foreign lawyers degrees, an average of 41 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 312.
All 1,380 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 60% of programs for foreign lawyers degrees and certificates in the latest year (825 of 1,380). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (51) and White (47), and international students earned 1,113.
College Factual ranks 18 schools in its 2027 Best Programs for Foreign Lawyers Schools ranking, including 18 for master’s degrees. It also ranks programs for foreign lawyers schools within 3 states. In all, 34 colleges offer programs for foreign lawyers programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Programs for Foreign Lawyers Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to programs for foreign lawyers, at 4.6 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Law and Government, English Language and Customer and Personal Service. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a programs for foreign lawyers degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,380 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to programs for foreign lawyers, at 77.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 77.2% |
| First professional degree | 22.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Programs for Foreign Lawyers, with an average median salary of $73,181; the strongest outlook belongs to Lawyers, at 2.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Prosecutor, Special Assistant Attorney General, Commonwealth Attorney and Insurance Defense Attorney.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to programs for foreign lawyers, at 155,305.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | 155,305 | 2.6% |
Programs for Foreign Lawyers graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing their program, $107,082 after four years and $107,285 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $107,082 |
| 5 years | $107,285 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to programs for foreign lawyers, with a median salary of $73,181.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
Programs for Foreign Lawyers has 19 similar majors in the Legal Professions field, which together award 10,798 degrees a year; the largest are Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (5,066), Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other (1,551) and American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (959). Browse all Legal Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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