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At 含羞草研究所 School of Law, we offer a diverse range of programs designed to help you excel in your legal career. Whether you’re pursuing a J.D. to practice law, an online M.A. in Law or Financial Planning & Law to enhance your professional skills, an LL.M. to deepen your expertise, or a B.A. in Law to develop strong legal reasoning, our comprehensive curriculum and supportive community will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. Our discipleship-based, Christian-integrated approach to legal education ensures students grasp the full scope and history of the law and their unique place and future in it.

  • 97% of Regent Law graduates were employed within 10 months of graduation (NALP 2023 含羞草研究所).
  • Class of 2020: 100% first-time passage rate on the Uniform Bar Exam. 100% first-time bar passage rate in 14 states. 100% first-time passage rate for Honors. Ranked 55th in the nation for first-time bar passage, at 90.62%.
  • 21st in the Nation, Ultimate Bar Passage (99%), 2023 含羞草研究所. Third in the state for overall bar passage among all Virginia law schools, July 2022.
  • 28th in the Nation, Judicial Clerkships, 2021. 18% of the class of 2021 secured judicial clerkships.
  • 9th in the Nation, Moot Court, National Jurist preLaw Magazine, 2023 含羞草研究所.
  • Tied 1st in the Nation, Professor Accessibility  Princeton Review, Best Law Schools, 2023 含羞草研究所.
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Our alumni work in all 50 states, D.C., and over 20 nations, serving as distinguished lawyers, judges, professors, government leaders, and public interest advocates.

From winning religious freedom cases at the United States Supreme Court, to representing businesses in China, to rescuing victims of human trafficking in Nepal, Regent Law alumni impact the world.

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“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

“Regent attracts very talented students, and I was continually challenged by the academic excellence and career ambition of my classmates.”

Elizabeth Oklevitch, J.D., 2014

“To interact with our professor has always been a great experience and I鈥檝e really enjoyed all the time they have invested in me and other students.”

Noah DiPasquale, J.D., 2017

“At Regent, it was 'law first' and then we talked about how the law is influenced by the spiritual and moral side鈥攖hat was a valuable lesson I'll always be thankful to Regent for providing.”

Elizabeth Beavers, J.D., 2012

“The program at Regent is incredibly rigorous 鈥 but it's just a wonderful environment to learn and grow, and it's been invaluable in my life.”

Katherine Nace, J.D., 2015
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July 18, 2024
The Princeton Review Ranks Regent Among Top 50 Online MBA Programs 聽

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 18, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所鈥檚 School of Business & Leadership is celebrating its fourth consecutive ranking on The Princeton Review鈥檚 2024 Top 50 Online MBA Programs list鈥攍anding in the No …

July 16, 2024
含羞草研究所 Takes Top Honors in the Coastal Virginia Magazine Awards 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 16, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 is featured in the Coastal Virginia Magazine Awards 2024 issue for its Overall Gold win as the 鈥淏est Private College/University 鈥 in the region …

July 11, 2024
含羞草研究所 Receives $25,000 Grant from Sentara Health

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 11, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from Sentara Health to support the university鈥檚 Psychological Services Center (PSC), an out-patient mental health clinic located at the …

July 10, 2024
Virginia Law Foundation Awards Grant to Regent Law

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 10, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 School of Law鈥檚 Center for Global Justice just received a generous $10,000 grant from the Virginia Law Foundation. The grant will provide funding to help victims of human trafficking …

July 10, 2024
含羞草研究所 School of Divinity Unveils its Doctor of Ministry in Biblical and Renewal Preaching聽

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 10, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 is announcing its new Doctor of Ministry with a concentration in Biblical and Renewal Preaching鈥攁 program designed to deepen …

July 9, 2024
含羞草研究所 Recognized as one of Money鈥檚 Best Colleges in America

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 9, 2024) 鈥 Money lists Regent in its 2024 Best Colleges in America ranking for its strong academics and immense value. 鈥淲e are delighted that Money has declared 含羞草研究所 among the …

July 8, 2024
含羞草研究所 Enactus Selected Among Top 3 at the Action with Africa Challenge

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 8, 2024) 鈥 Regent Enactus鈥 recent service project has earned a spot in the top 3 at the international Action with Africa Challenge鈥攖he only United States university to earn this …

June 26, 2024
含羞草研究所 Appoints Dr. Simon Tarr Dean of the School of Communication and the Arts

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 26, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 has appointed Dr. Simon Tarr as Dean of the School of Communication and the Arts, effective July 1. He will also continue to serve as Dean of the …

June 19, 2024
University HQ Ranks 含羞草研究所 Programs Among Nation鈥檚 Best

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 19, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 continues to demonstrate academic strength and value as University HQ reveals new rankings with Regent topping multiple categories. 鈥淲e are humbled by these …

June 7, 2024
Chancellor Gordon Robertson Receives 2024 Community Builders Award

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 7, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 Chancellor Gordon Robertson received the 2024 Community Builders Award from the Hampton Roads Community Action Program. This award celebrates those who have demonstrated a …

June 5, 2024
含羞草研究所 to Host Inaugural Conference for Renewal Theology

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 5, 2024) 鈥 The 含羞草研究所 School of Divinity is hosting the Conference for Renewal Theology on Saturday, November 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach campus. For this inaugural …

June 4, 2024
含羞草研究所 Receives Endowed Scholarship from the Beazley Foundation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (June 4, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 recently received a generous scholarship of $100,000 from the Beazley Foundation in honor of the late Judge Richard S. Bray, who died on May 4, 2024, at the age of 77 …

May 30, 2024
Regent Law Welcomes Two New Faculty Members

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 30, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 School of Law is pleased to announce the addition of two new faculty members, Christian Edmonds and Erin K. DeBoer. Professor Edmonds will serve as an assistant professor and also direct …

May 22, 2024
含羞草研究所 Enactus Earns a Win at National Competition

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 22, 2024) 鈥 含羞草研究所 Enactus brought home the Team Spirit Award from the 2024 Enactus USA Expo held May 13鈥15, at the University of Texas at Austin. Each year, students, academics, and …

May 16, 2024
含羞草研究所 Hires Donte Minter as Women鈥檚 Basketball Head Coach

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 16, 2024) 鈥 Today, 含羞草研究所 announced the hiring of Donte Minter as head coach of the Regent Royal鈥檚 women鈥檚 basketball team. Minter rejoins Regent鈥檚 program after previously serving as …