Juris Doctor at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The J.D. program at UCLA Law combines a structured first year with a wide upper-division curriculum of classes, clinics and specializations. The first year includes a yearlong Legal Research and Writing course alongside Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts and Torts, plus two electives.

Faculty: School of Law | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

First year: Legal Research and Writing, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Torts and two electives. Second and third years offer upper-division classes, clinics and specializations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree awarded by a US-accredited institution (or equivalent abroad) by enrollment. LSAT or GRE required (taken by January 31, 2027 for regular decision). LSAC Credential Assembly Service, personal statement, résumé, two letters of recommendation, and $75 application fee. Application deadline February 1, 2027 for Fall 2027.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants; deadlines are set by each programme, mostly in November and early December for the following fall.

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