Professor of Law

Code: 25-1112.00

Also known as: Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Business Law Professor, Clinical Law Professor, Instructor, Law Instructor, Law Professor, Legal Writing Professor, Professor

Description: Law Professors lead courses on legal processes, regulations and contracts that are disputed, upheld and negotiated both inside and outside of the courtroom. Most Law Professors have a doctoral degree. Depending on the level of study, some Law Professors are only required to have a Master's degree.

Professor of Law

Typical wages


10% $41,650
25% $67,640
Median $116,430
75% $181,790
90% $208,000

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
21,300
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
22,800
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 1,800