Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Pursue advanced legal study at the premier law school in Southern California
About the Program
The UCLA Master of Laws (LL.M.) is an advanced ten-month, full-time degree program. You can enroll in one of nine specializations – or opt for a variety of courses to reach your professional goals.
If you have a J.D. and would like to adapt to the evolving legal market, an LL.M. from UCLA Law offers the training and credentialing needed to distinguish your career.
Explore the Specializations
Business Law (Business, Tax,
Securities Regulation,
and Bankruptcy Tracks)
Media, Entertainment, and Technology Law and Policy
Human Rights
Environmental Law
International and
Comparative Law
Public Interest
Law and Policy
Law and Sexuality
Critical Race Studies
Law and Philosophy
The UCLA Law Difference
UCLA Law has a reputation for excellence throughout the world. Consistently ranked in the top tier of law schools in the nation, ours is the premier law school in southern California. The university is consistently ranked as the best public school in the country by U.S. News.
Our distinguished faculty prepare students for outstanding careers in transactional and litigation practices, government, academia, business, international law, public policy, and public interest.
Because of this exceptional academic preparation and our reputation for excellence, those who join us can look forward to a promising future for themselves - and for those whom they will represent, advise, and inform.
J.D. graduates of U.S. law schools who wish to invest in the long-term with an additional year of legal training at UCLA will have access to:
- Course selection from our full range of outstanding upper-division offerings
- Individual sessions with dedicated career counselors and a variety of career-related programs
- Networking opportunities with peers and prominent alumni to gain insider career tips
- 18,000+ members of our active alumni community, located in cities across the nation and engaged across the full spectrum of legal disciplines
- Consideration for our partial tuition scholarships, awarded on a rolling basis; apply now!
Alumni Insights
“UCLA Law’s LL.M. program is the best way for J.D. graduates to find footing in a specialized area of practice. As a recent University of San Diego School of Law J.D. graduate, I found UCLA’s Media, Entertainment, and Technology Law and Policy specialization particularly appealing. UCLA’s extensive variety of classes and clinics gave me the tools to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. The faculty and alumni network are unmatched, especially for those looking to launch a career in LA. I am so lucky to be a part of a truly exceptional community.”
Ashley Reddy
Business Affairs, Film at United Talent Agency, Los Angeles
"My time at UCLA Law was the highlight of my legal education. I completed a J.D. at the University of Pittsburgh before enrolling in the LL.M. at UCLA. The reason I chose UCLA was the amazing educational experience that I knew I would have at a top-ranked university. After completing my LL.M. with a specialization in Business Law, I secured an associate position at Paul Hastings, where I worked for nearly six years before transitioning to an in-house role. This would not have been possible without my LL.M. Choosing UCLA Law for my LL.M. was one of the best decisions I have ever made.”
Nyasha Hungwe
Vice President and Counsel at Crescent Capital Group, Los Angeles
“I chose UCLA because I wanted to pivot from commercial litigation to civil rights work and to be able to pursue legal academia. After earning my LL.M. with dual specializations, I was offered a job in my dream role at a national civil rights organization. I credit this to my experience at UCLA. The LL.M. provided the necessary foundation, experience, skills, and relationships to accomplish both, as I now teach at a law school as well. The diversity, depth, and scope of offerings alone would make the program a great fit for anyone, regardless of interest area. Although challenging, it was by far one of the best years of my life!”
Shelly L. Skeen
Senior Attorney at Lamba Legal, Dallas
START YOUR LL.M. IN AUGUST 2022!
The online application is now available.
Application Deadline:
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
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