Study Business Law in Los Angeles

LL.M. Specialization Tracks in Business Law, Tax, Securities Regulation, and Bankruptcy

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The UCLA Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a one-year graduate degree program designed for both international and U.S. law graduates.

Business Program Highlights

  • Come to Los Angeles and choose from approximately 50 different courses across tracks in: Business Law, Securities Regulation, Tax, or Bankruptcy
  • Combine studies in substantive law with in-depth skills training in drafting, deal structure, negotiation, and more to prepare for careers in transactional law or business litigation
  • Supplement your legal education with business courses at the renowned Anderson School of Management.
  • Enjoy networking opportunities with peers and prominent business law alumni to gain insider tips for launching a successful career
  • Connect with 18,000+ members of our active alumni community, located in cities across the globe and engaged across the full spectrum of legal disciplines
  • Be considered for our limited partial tuition scholarships based on merit and financial need

In 2022 UCLA ranked 8th for both Tax Law and Business/Corporate Law in the U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools Ranking.

Specialization Tracks

  • Business Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Tax
  • Bankruptcy

Sample Courses

  • Business Associations
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Securities Regulation
  • Business Bankruptcy
  • International Business Transactions
  • Taxation of Business Enterprises

Centers & Programs

  • Lowell Milken Institute for Business Law and Policy
  • Center for Law and Economics
  • Ziman Center for Real Estate

Student Organizations & Journals

  • Business Law Association
  • Law and Entrepreneurship Association
  • Real Estate Law Association
  • Tax and Estate Planning Law Association
  • Sports Law Federation
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Alumni Insights

Daniel Rodríguez-Bravo (Colombia)

Partner at CMS Rodríguez-Azuero, Bogotá

“Attending UCLA Law for my LL.M. was, without a doubt, the best decision for my career. The academic offerings are truly unparalleled. With top-notch, globally renowned professors, a vast array of courses, and a surplus of events featuring prominent legal scholars and practitioners across disciplines, UCLA provides everything a law student dreams of – including premier facilities on one of the most beautiful campuses in the world."

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Marcela Hosen (Brazil)

Of Counsel at Margo Fashion Law, Beverly Hills;
Of Counsel (Seasonal) at The Fraser Firm, Beverly Hills

“The knowledge and analytical skills I obtained during my LL.M. helped me stand out from other attorneys. My UCLA Law training inspired confidence in my abilities among my employers, which ultimately afforded me opportunities for more complex work assignments. The specialization course offerings, which were acutely relevant to my career, exceeded my expectations, and continue to be extremely valuable in my day-to-day practice.”

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Nicolas Ramelet (Switzerland)

Attorney at Law at Ramelet.Legal – Ramelet AG, Zurich;
Of Counsel at Mercury Compliance AG, Zurich;
Lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences, Institute for Financial Services, Zug

“UCLA Law’s LL.M. program and, specifically, the Business Law – Securities Regulation Track specialization enabled me to gain a thorough understanding of the U.S. financial market regulatory system. The connections I made during my time at UCLA includes a network of U.S. and international lawyers with whom I still frequently collaborate on international mandates. Those interactions provided deeper insights into how other influential jurisdictions function and transformed me into a more effective lawyer for my clients.”

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