Pre-Law Bachelor's Degree in Law and Public Policy Pave Your Path to Justice

120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Gain a Competitive Edge with A Pre-Law Degree Online
One of the most important jobs is being a lawyer. These professionals can help people navigate the legal aspect of some of life’s most difficult moments. Lawyers can help deserving parents win custody cases, bring criminals to justice, or defend the wrongfully accused. They are an integral part of upholding the integrity of society and the criminal justice system in the United States.
If you are interested in becoming one of the individuals who makes a difference for people during stressful circumstances, then an online law degree may be the program for you. Conferring Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Law and Policy – Pre-Law program could help provide you with the foundation you’ll need to pursue work as a legal aide or go on to law school.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Law and Policy – Pre-Law.










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Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s in Law and Policy – Pre-Law Degree Online?
Understanding law practice is essential to understanding public policy. Liberty’s Bachelor’s in Law and Policy – online pre-law degree is taught through the lens of a biblical worldview to help you grow both professionally and spiritually. Our online government classes can equip you with advanced training in the core areas of law and help you think ethically about your decisions so you can prepare to make a positive impact in your community and beyond.
When you choose Liberty University for your BS in Law and Policy – online pre-law degree, you can be confident that our classes are helping to prepare you to pursue your unique goals!
What Will You Study in An Online Pre-Law Degree?
Liberty’s online law and policy – pre-law degree was designed from the input and expertise of attorneys and law professors from the Liberty University School of Law. After completing core competency courses in subjects like English, math, and information literacy, you will move into your core courses within the pre-law degree. These core courses provide training and knowledge in the areas of legal ethics, American constitutional history and law, criminal law, jurisprudence, legal research and writing, and advanced logic and legal reasoning.
An online pre-law degree seeks to help equip you for law school by focusing on key law factors. With this unique curriculum, an online pre-law degree helps you think like a law student, introduces you to critical thinking concepts, and helps prepare you to sit for the LSAT.
Potential Career Opportunities
After completing Liberty’s bachelor’s in law and policy – pre-law, you can pursue roles as a:
- Legal assistant
- Legislative analyst
- Public administrator
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the Helms School of Government.
- View the Undergraduate Government Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan

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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Online BS in Law and Policy – Pre-Law Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515

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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do law schools accept online degrees?
Law schools do accept students who have completed online undergraduate law degree programs, but you have to be careful to choose a school that is accredited and respected. Liberty University’s law school online can help.
Because Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), you can rest assured that our curriculum has met rigorous academic standards and can help you prepare to apply to law school.
What do lawyers major in before law?
For their bachelor’s degree, lawyers will often major in subjects like political science, law and policy, or criminal justice. At Liberty University, we offer our online law and policy – pre-law bachelor’s degree to help you explore all the foundational concepts you’ll need to prepare for law school.
What is the best undergraduate degree for law school?
The best program depends on your needs as a student. At Liberty, we offer a 100% online law and policy – pre-law program to help you earn your degree and meet requirements for law school while still maintaining your other commitments. Your online pre-law studies will be taught by lawyers, judges, and other law professionals with real-life experience in the field. You will be given the time, attention, and knowledge needed to pursue your academic and career goals.
Can you get an accredited law degree online?
There are several bachelor’s degrees in law and other related fields offered online from accredited institutions to meet your needs as a student. We believe that we offer one of the best online pre-law degrees here at Liberty University. Our program is 100% online, taught by caring and experienced professionals, and meets rigorous academic standards to maintain our institutional accreditation with SACSCOC.
What is the best online law school?
Many online pre-law degree programs are available to help meet the needs of future lawyers. Liberty’s law and policy – pre-law online program is one of them, and we believe our degree stands out.
Here’s why:
- Flexibility – because it’s important that you can pursue your program 100% online and at your own pace so you can maintain your current responsibilities
- Personalization – because we value the time and effort you’re putting into your program, and we are committed to mentoring you throughout your degree
- Integrity – because we believe that incorporating Christian values throughout our curriculum can help you develop as an ethical leader in your field
How does this degree program prepare me for the LSAT (Law School Admission Test)?
This degree program can help prepare you for the LSAT by equipping you with the critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and reading comprehension skills essential for success on the exam. Throughout your coursework, you’ll engage with challenging material that can help sharpen your ability to evaluate complex arguments, interpret detailed information, and apply logical reasoning—all core components of the LSAT.
Additionally, the program emphasizes effective communication and research skills, which can help enhance your ability to write clearly and concisely under timed conditions. By completing this degree, you can gain a strong academic foundation and the intellectual discipline necessary to approach the LSAT with confidence.
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