Regent University

What you'll study

The curriculum covers foundational doctrinal courses and practical skills training. Featured courses include:

• LAW 511 Foundations of Law (2 credits) — survey of legal foundations, natural and higher law influences, and modern legal philosophies with attention to Christian principles.
• LAW 521 Contracts I (3 credits) — history and doctrines governing contract formation, enforcement, avoidance and remedies.
• LAW 541 Torts I (2 credits) — civil liability arising from duties outside contract and criminal law, with emphasis on intentional torts.
• LAW 552 Legal Analysis, Research & Writing I (3 credits) — introduction to legal research resources and structured written projects to develop practice-ready research and writing abilities.
• LAW 561 Property I (3 credits) — private property law for real and personal property, including common law estates, future interests and related principles.

Students also gain practical experience through clinical placements (including a civil litigation clinic and a partnership with the American Center for Law and Justice), externships and internships such as those with the Center for Global Justice®, and competitive advocacy teams in moot court, negotiation and trial advocacy.

Entry requirements

Applications are submitted through LSAC and reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged. Applicants must meet LSAC deadlines (including LSAT registration) and observe published application cutoff dates. Regent operates an Early Commitment Program (ECP) that requires a binding enrollment commitment by March 1 to access priority scholarship consideration and other benefits; ECP participants must submit a seat deposit, sign an enrollment agreement and complete an ECP contract. International applicants are encouraged to apply by January 15. The admissions committee evaluates academic ability and fit with the university’s Christ-centered mission.

Career prospects

Upon earning the J.D. and passing the bar, graduates are eligible for roles as licensed attorneys and may pursue positions in litigation, administrative law, regulated industries, constitutional and public law, corporate and commercial practice, intellectual property, property and real estate, appellate advocacy, judicial clerkships and other law-related careers.

Scholarships & funding angle

Regent Law reviews applicants on a rolling basis and highlights enhanced scholarship opportunities for Early Commitment Program participants; most ECP enrollees receive increased scholarship offers. Prospective students should apply early to maximize scholarship consideration and to qualify for faculty fellowships and other merit-based awards.