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.
Trial Advocacy
From competitions to a strong curriculum, we offer comprehensive training for students.
Public Interest Law & Policy
Our robust program provides the training and opportunities for students to become leaders in public service.
Indian Law
From addressing public policy concerns for Native peoples to repatriation and cultural resource protection, Indian law covers a wide range of legal subjects.
Health Law
From regulation of therapies to privacy of patients, healthcare law is one of the most dynamic areas of practice.
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.
Immigration Law
UCLA Law resides in a hub of immigration law and policy and offers innovative courses on a range of pressing issues.
Law & Philosophy
Explore the philosophical underpinnings of legal ethics with leading cross-disciplinary scholars and teachers.
Law & Sexuality
UCLA Law is a leader in scholarship at the intersection of law, policy, sexuality and gender identity.
Technology & the Law
UCLA Law offers opportunities for students to dive into the disruptive impact of technology on law and society.
Entertainment Law
UCLA Law is consistently recognized as the nation's premier school for entertainment and media law.