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UC Davis School of Law

MAILING ADDRESS
400 Mrak Hall Drive
Davis, CA 95616-5201
MAIN PHONE
530-752-0243
WEBSITE
http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/
ADMISSIONS EMAIL:
admissions@law.ucdavis.edu
REGISTRAR'S PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
530-752-4299
registrar@law.ucdavis.edu
CAREER SERVICE PHONE/FAX/EMAIL:
530-752-6574/530-752-6125/
careerservices@law.ucdavis.edu

An Overview


The Dean of UC Davis School of Law, Kevin R. Johnson welcomes all to one of the world's leading law schools, UC Davis School of Law is extremely proud of the excellent record of scholarship, teaching, and service they have achieved since being founded 40 years ago. If anyone wishes to discover the many ways in which UC Davis School of Law offers a legal education that is second to none, then they can visit their website.

UC Davis's, outstanding ranking, small size, unusually accessible and dedicated faculty of internationally renowned scholars offers a uniquely supportive learning environment. There is really no other law school like it in the United States. Each of their faculty members is truly committed to teaching, and together they offer a challenging academic program with diverse specialties including, but not limited to, business law, environmental law, international and comparative law, intellectual property, immigration law, constitutional law, and public interest law.

Degrees Offered
  • LL.M. in International Commercial Law

Admission Information


Requirements Details
Eligibility International applicants must present satisfactory evidence that they have completed legal academic training at an accredited educational institution. Domestic applicants must have completed at least six years of residential study at accredited colleges and law schools and must hold a professional degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association.
Transcripts One official set of academic records (transcripts) issued in the original language and accompanied by a certified English translation that shows graded coursework, dates of enrollment and award of degrees, plus a certified copy of the actual degree from university and law school study.
Letters of Recommendation Three letters of recommendation. It is preferred that these letters come from the applicant's law professors.
Personal Statement This is a brief personal history, with emphasis on the development of applicants' interest in law.
Proof of Competency in English Official score of either TOEFL or IELTS. This requires minimum of 570 TOEFL, 230 for the computer-based, or 88 for the IBT examination. Score reports should be sent to Institution Code 4778. A minimum of 6.5 IELTS is also acceptable.
Application Fee $80
Law School Admission Test No. The LSAT is not required to apply.
Curriculum Vitae Resume or curriculum vitae.

Other Information


Criteria Details
Nature and Tenure of Courses Offered 1 Academic Year
Application Procedure/Time to apply/Application deadline The school encourages students to apply by January 10th but we accept and review applications thereafter, until the academic year begins. Early application submission allows time for an exchange of correspondence, if the Admissions Committee requires clarification or more information. Most applicants get notified of admission decisions in March. Approximately 20 students from around the world get admission to the one-year program that takes place from August to May each year. LL.M. students normally begin their study in the fall.
LL.M. Degree Requirements There is a minimum TOEFL score of 570 (or 230 for the computer-based examination TOEFL-CBT or 88 for the iBT exam) required by the law school for foreign language applicants to the LL.M. program. A minimum of 6.5 IELTS is also acceptable. International applicants must present satisfactory evidence that they have completed legal academic training at an accredited educational institution. American applicants must have completed at least seven years of residential study at accredited colleges and law schools and must hold a professional degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association.
To earn an LL.M. degree in the Specialized Programs, students are required to get:

Course Requirement
LL.M. Program (full-time) Each LL.M. candidate must successfully complete a minimum of 20 semester units of work. International LL.M. students must enroll in the one-unit course i.e. Introduction to Legal Research, and the two-unit course i.e. Introduction to the Law in the United States.
International Commercial Law LL.M. Program Participants are required to complete 40 quarter units.

Details of Courses Offered


The one-year LL.M. Program integrates American and international law students at all levels of study and provides LL.M. candidates with a broad curriculum. Through the LL.M. Program, international law graduates are able to gain a basic knowledge of the U.S. legal system and an opportunity to develop special expertise in a particular area of law.

The International Commercial Law LL.M. Program, designed to provide specialized knowledge in international business and trade with an emphasis on the U.S. legal system in a comparative context. The program and schedule enable legal practitioners who wish to expand their breadth and depth of knowledge to obtain a master's degree by attending 6 weeks of courses for two to five consecutive summers at the School of Law at University of California, Davis. This is a part-time degree program for international and domestic lawyers.

Financial Aid


At this time, the University of California, Davis School of Law does not offer scholarships or financial help for Master of Laws program. For information about financial aid we suggest that applicants contact international education funding groups (such as Fulbright), private businesses in your home country or your home country consulate office.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees $47,600

Career Development/Services Offered


King Hall's Career Services Office welcomes all. The Career Services staff is dedicated to helping students with their professional development and in navigating today's legal job market. The School's mission is to work with students for their transition as a legal professional and to guide alumni through a lifetime of career choices and decisions. It considers its relationship a partnership with students in working towards their goal of securing fulfilling employment.

Its expert advisors - including four former practicing attorneys - offer guidance as students search for the career path that matches their values, interests, goals and skills. Whether they are conducting their first summer job search, searching for a career position, or considering an alternative career, the school's goal is to assist them in maximizing their efforts and equipping them with skills, tools, and tips that will make sure they will stand above the crowd.

Career Services offers a full range of resources and services to assist them in developing the necessary strategies and skills which will distinguish them as a memorable legal professional. Many of its resources are available online. In addition, their services include career advising workshops, presentations, and panels, resume and cover letter critique, on-campus interview opportunities, mock interviews with alumni, and in-house generated employment listings. They also have a career library, which includes books, directories and guides related to legal employment. And, so much more!