Overview

It is ideal for non-lawyers in any field – from the private, nonprofit or government sectors – who need to understand and navigate law, regulation, disputes or attorneys. The program is highly selective, built on engagement and connection.

The Legal Studies program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is designed for professionals in broad sectors of the economy that have a high need for sophisticated training in the law, but who don't need (or want) to become lawyers. This program unlocks that training from one of the top law schools and provides access to the top legal education in the world. With a priority on flexibility and convenience, this program is suitably designed for the working professional.

Program Highlights

Earn a legal degree from the nation’s most applied to university that is ranked both as the #1 public university & Southern California's #1 ranked law school

Complete in 9-months full-time or 2-4 years part-time for the working professional

Acquire the legal knowledge and skills to enhance and accelerate your career

Network with like-minded individuals within and across industries in Southern California and beyond with the vast UCLA network

Learn from world-renowned faculty who are leading experts in their fields of law

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Law

Private Law: Property and Contract

Public Law: Constitutional and Statutory Analysis

Legal Communication and Analysis

Business Law for Non Lawyers

The American Dispute Resolution System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

28 alternative credits

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

M.L.S. applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average (GPA) of B (3.0 of 4.0) or better, or its equivalent if the letter grade system is not used.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum-GPA requirement and have substantial work experience may have the requirement waived at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

Students who have earned a J.D. or LL.B. are ineligible for the M.L.S. program. These students should consider applying to UCLA Law’s LL.M. program.

The UCLA Graduate Division application

A Statement of Purpose (up to 500 words, approximately one page)

Personal Statement (up to 500 words, approximately one page)

2-3 Letters of Recommendation

Resume / C.V.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36297 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36297 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21115 USD / year

≈ 21115 USD / year

Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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