Areas of Focus

Pursue Your Passion for the Law in a Challenging and Collaborative Environment

UCLA Law offers leading academic programs of phenomenal depth and breadth, with leading scholars and programs on topics ranging from constitutional law to Critical Race Studies, from tax and business law to immigration, trial advocacy and technology and the law. Students are encouraged to dive deep into their areas of interest while branching out to explore other facets of the law. Students can earn specializations in seven different disciplines, join some of our 60-plus student organizations, participate in clinics through our pioneering Experiential Education Program and learn from top practitioners and faculty through our institutes, centers and programs.

Human Rights

Faculty with real-life experience lead students in the search for new solutions to the human rights crises of our time.

Entertainment Law

UCLA Law is consistently recognized as the nation's premier school for entertainment and media law.

Environmental Law

Our cutting-edge curriculum equips students to make a lasting difference in addressing environmental challenges.

International Law

International legal authorities play an essential role in enforcing human rights in an increasingly connected world.

Criminal Justice

Students prepare for impactful careers through a rigorous curriculum that blends coursework with practical experiences.

Constitutional & Public Law

With renowned faculty, UCLA Law grounds students in the relationship between individuals and the U.S. government.

Law & Philosophy

Explore the philosophical underpinnings of legal ethics with leading cross-disciplinary scholars and teachers.

Public Interest Law & Policy

Our robust program provides the training and opportunities for students to become leaders in public service.

Law & Sexuality

UCLA Law is a leader in scholarship at the intersection of law, policy, sexuality and gender identity.

Health Law

From regulation of therapies to privacy of patients, healthcare law is one of the most dynamic areas of practice.

Law & Economics

Students learn to develop laws with the greatest possible efficiency and fairness across society.

Immigration Law

UCLA Law resides in a hub of immigration law and policy and offers innovative courses on a range of pressing issues.

Immigration

From Jalisco to a J.D., the UCLA Way

How Luis Perez ’10 came to California, became an attorney of impact for his fellow immigrants and secured permanent residency with vital help from the UCLA Law community.

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