The UCLA Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a one-year graduate degree program in which students can enroll in one of eleven specializations or choose varied courses to enhance their professional goals. Designed for both international and U.S. law graduates, our elite, flexible program appeals to those seeking to distinguish themselves professionally.

Gain eligibility to sit for the California, New York, or other bar exams, and develop a suite of critical analytic skills that will help you adapt to the evolving international legal market.

UCLA Law has a reputation for excellence throughout the world. Consistently ranked in the top tier of law schools in the U.S., 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.

Graduates of international and domestic law schools who wish to invest in the long-term with an additional year of legal training at UCLA will have access to:

• Our full range of outstanding upper-division course offerings, taken alongside J.D. students
• Individual sessions with dedicated career counselors and a variety of career-related programs
• Networking opportunities with peers and prominent alumni from a range of practice areas to gain insider tips for launching a successful career
• 22,000+ members of our active alumni community, located in cities across the globe and engaged across the full spectrum of legal disciplines
• Consideration for our limited partial tuition scholarships based on merit and financial need