Law degree programs
Understanding your costs
The estimates below show the annual cost of attending UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law as a JD, JD Hybrid, LLM, Master's, or certificate student. Rates vary by program and residency status. Mandatory fees apply in addition to tuition for most students.
Tuition
Select a program below to view tuition rates by residency status. Pursuing a joint degree? See Dual Degree Tuition & Fees for JD/MBA, JD/MSW, and JD/MPP rates.
JD Programs - VA79, VD79
Tuition – JD Program
Please see the Juris Doctor program page for more information.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Semester | Per Year | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH Resident | $21,500.00 | $43,000.00 | $1,517.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $25,500.00 | $51,000.00 | $1,799.00 |
| New England Regional | $23,500.00 | $47,000.00 | $1,658.00 |
Tuition – Joint Degree (JD/LLM or JD Masters)
For information on Dual Degree (JD/MBA, JD/MSW, or JD/MPP), please visit the Law Dual Degree Program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Semester | Per Year | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH Resident | $23,621.00 | $47,242.00 | $1,476.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $27,690.00 | $55,380.00 | $1,731.00 |
| New England Regional | $25,656.00 | $51,312.00 | $1,604.00 |
JD Hybrid - VH79
Tuition - JD Hybrid
For more information please visit the JD Hybrid program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
Students enrolled in the online program are not eligible for health insurance through the university.
| Residency Status | Per Credit |
|---|---|
| NH Resident | $1,435.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $1,640.00 |
| New England Regional | $1,538.00 |
LLM or Master's Residential - Intellectual Property VB67
Tuition - LLM or Master's Residential - Intellectual Property
For more information please see the Intellectual Property program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Credit | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH Resident | $1,299.00 | $18,450.00 | $36,900.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $1,552.00 | $22,000.00 | $44,000.00 |
| New England Regional | $1,426.00 | $20,225.00 | $40,450.00 |
Tuition - LLM or Master's Residential - Commerce & Technology VB65
Tuition - LLM or Master's Residential - Commerce & Technology
For more information see the Commerce and Technology program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Credit | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH Resident | $1,299.00 | $18,450.00 | $36,900.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $1,552.00 | $22,000.00 | $44,000.00 |
| New England Regional | $1,426.00 | $20,225.00 | $40,450.00 |
Commerce and Technology Law (M.C.T.L) - VC60
Tuition - Commerce and Technology Law (M.C.T.L)
For more information see the Commerce and Technology Law (M.C.T.L.) program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Credit | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH Resident | $1,299.00 | $18,450.00 | $36,900.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $1,552.00 | $22,000.00 | $44,000.00 |
| New England Regional | $1,426.00 | $20,225.00 | $40,450.00 |
Intellectual Property Law (M.I.P) - VC62
Tuition - Intellectual Property Law (M.I.P)
For more information see the Intellectual Property Law (M.I.P.) program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Credit | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH Resident | $1,299.00 | $18,450.00 | $36,900.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $1,552.00 | $22,000.00 | $44,000.00 |
| New England Regional | $1,426.00 | $20,225.00 | $40,450.00 |
LLM or Master's Online - VO61, V)62, V)66, VO67
Certificates & Visiting Student Scholars
Tuition - Certificates & Visiting Student Scholars
Students enrolled in these programs are not eligible for health insurance through the university.
| Programs | NH Resident | Out-of-State Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate: Commerce & Technology VS74 | $1,250.00 per credit | $1,500.00 per credit |
| Graduate Certificate: Intellectual Property VS73 | $1,250.00 per credit | $1,500.00 per credit |
| Graduate Certificate: Intellectual Property - Online VO76 | $1,250.00 per credit | $1,500.00 per credit |
| Visiting Scholars Program VZ62 | $1,500.00 per semester | $2,500.00 per semester |
Mandatory Student Fees
Mandatory Student Fees
All fees are charged per semester/session.
A registration fee of $50.00 is charged to all students considered part-time (registered for 11 credits or less), excluding those in online programs.
| Number of Credits | 9 or more credits | 5-8 credits | Up to 4 credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | $121.00 | $60.50 | $30.25 |
| Activity Fee | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
Health insurance
Health Insurance Fee: UNH has a health insurance requirement as a condition of enrollment for all full-time (9 or more credits per traditional semester) degree students. Students will have the option of waiving the requirement by presenting proof of adequate insurance through another plan. Students who want to waive out of the plan are required to complete the enrollment/waiver form and should do so before the start of classes.
The University's Student Health Benefits Plan cost for 2026/2027 is $2,554.00 per year ($1,277.00 per semester).
Access the enrollment/waiver form at UNH Student Health Benefit Plan.
Tuition & fees by campus and degree level
Past Years Rates
Looking for previous academic year rates? Expand the sections below to view archived tuition, mandatory fees, housing, and dining rates.
JD Programs - VA79, VD79
Tuition – JD Program
Please see the Juris Doctor program page for more information.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Semester | Per Year | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
NH Resident | $21,000.00 | $42,000.00 | $1,482.00 |
Out-of-State Resident | $25,000.00 | $50,000.00 | $1,764.00 |
New England Regional | $23,000.00 | $46,000.00 | $1,623.00 |
Tuition – Joint Degree (JD/LLM or JD Masters)
For information on Dual Degree (JD/MBA, JD/MSW, or JD/MPP), please visit the Law Dual Degree Program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Semester | Per Year | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
NH Resident | $23,121.00 | $46,242.00 | $1,430.00 |
Out-of-State Resident | $27,190.00 | $54,380.00 | $1,694.00 |
New England Regional | $24,906.00 | $49,812.00 | $1,510.00 |
JD Hybrid - VH79
Tuition - JD Hybrid
For more information please visit the JD Hybrid program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
Students enrolled in the online program are not eligible for health insurance through the university.
| Residency Status | Per Credit |
|---|---|
| NH Resident | $1,400.00 |
| Out-of-State Resident | $1,600.00 |
| New England Regional | $1,500.00 |
LLM or Master's Residential - Intellectual Property VB67
Tuition - LLM or Master's Residential - Intellectual Property
For more information please see the Intellectual Property program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Credit | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
NH Resident | $1,267.00 | $18,000.00 | $36,000.00 |
Out-of-State Resident | $1,514.00 | $21,500.00 | $43,000.00 |
New England Regional | $1,391.00 | $19,500.00 | $39,000.00 |
LLM or Master's Residential - Commerce & Technology VB65
Tuition - LLM or Master's Residential - Commerce & Technology
For more information see the Commerce and Technology program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Credit | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
NH Resident | $1,267.00 | $18,000.00 | $36,000.00 |
Out-of-State Resident | $1,514.00 | $21,500.00 | $43,000.00 |
New England Regional | $1,391.00 | $19,500.00 | $39,000.00 |
Commerce and Technology Law (M.C.T.L) - VC60
Tuition - Commerce and Technology Law (M.C.T.L)
For more information see the Commerce and Technology Law (M.C.T.L.) program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Credit | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
NH Resident | $1,267.00 | $18,000.00 | $36,000.00 |
Out-of-State Resident | $1,514.00 | $21,500.00 | $43,000.00 |
New England Regional | $1,391.00 | $19,500.00 | $39,000.00 |
Intellectual Property Law (M.I.P) - VC62
Tuition - Intellectual Property Law (M.I.P)
For more information see the Intellectual Property Law (M.I.P.) program page.
New England Regional Student Program (NER) information can be viewed on the NER website.
| Residency Status | Per Credit | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
NH Resident | $1,267.00 | $18,000.00 | $36,000.00 |
Out-of-State Resident | $1,514.00 | $21,500.00 | $43,000.00 |
New England Regional | $1,391.00 | $19,500.00 | $39,000.00 |
LLM or Master's Online - VO61, V062, V066, VO67
Certificates & Visiting Student Scholars
Tuition - Certificates & Visiting Student Scholars
Students enrolled in these programs are not eligible for health insurance through the university.
| Programs | NH Resident | Out-of-State Resident |
|---|---|---|
Graduate Certificates: Commerce & Technology VS74 | $1,250.00 per credit | $1,500.00 per credit |
Graduate Certificate: Intellectual Property VS73 | $1,250.00 per credit | $1,500.00 per credit |
Graduate Certificate: Intellectual Property - Online VO76 | $1,250.00 per credit | $1,500.00 per credit |
$1,500.00 per semester | $2,500.00 per semester |