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Apr 15, 2026

Rick Hasen wins a Guggenheim Fellowship to bolster his work on American democracy

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Apr 14, 2026

David Marcus earns the Rutter Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Apr 13, 2026

Theater seminar sets the stage for a new way of studying the law

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Home to cutting-edge scholars and a rich mix of courses, clinical opportunities and extracurricular engagements, UCLA Law allows students to dive deep on areas ranging from constitutional law to critical race studies, and from corporate law to public interest law and policy.

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From Native American law to trial advocacy, and from environmental law to human rights, UCLA Law is home to top programs, centers and institutes that offer unique learning opportunities and a chance for students to make an impact while still in school. Students can earn specializations in several disciplines.

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Academic Programs

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UCLA Law offers a J.D. program for those pursuing careers as lawyers and advocates, an LL.M.program for lawyers going deeper in their studies, an S.J.D. for those seeking a life in teaching and scholarship, a Master of Legal Studies for non-lawyers looking to enhance their professional skills, and an Executive Education program to help you elevate your career and expand your network.