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Master of Laws at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

The LL.M. program at UCLA Law offers a general course of study or one of 13 degree specializations, including Business and Tax Law, Entertainment Law, International Law and Human Rights.

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

What you will study

Students may follow a general course or specialize in areas such as Media, Entertainment, Technology and Sports Law; Business Law; Environmental Law; International and Comparative Law; and Public Interest Law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) with transcripts through LSAC LL.M. CAS; résumé/CV; personal statement (up to 3 pages); two to four letters of recommendation. English proficiency for non-native speakers without a law degree from an English-language institution: TOEFL preferred 100 (exams before January 21, 2026) or 5 (on or after), or IELTS overall 7.5. Some applicants may be invited to a recorded interview. No UCLA application fee. Deadline February 1, 2027 for 2027-28.

USD 79,843 for the whole programme (2026-27). Self-supporting degree programme fee for the 2026-27 degree cohort; single rate for all students; Whole-programme fee. Registrar notes it typically covers the programme and may cover additional materials and services; excludes mandatory universitywide/cam Source

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, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

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