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.

Entertainment Law

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

Law & Sexuality

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

Human Rights

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

Business & Tax Law

Offering trailblazing education in transactional law, entrepreneurship, and hands-on business law training.

Critical Race Studies

As the first program of its kind in the nation, we prepare students for impactful careers in racial justice advocacy.

International Law

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

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.

Environmental Law

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

Immigration Law

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

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.

Technology & the Law

UCLA Law offers opportunities for students to dive into the disruptive impact of technology on law and society.

Public Interest

Public Interest Grads Make a Mark With Skadden Fellowships

With nearly three dozen winners of what is among the most prestigious awards in public interest law, UCLA Law primes students for impact in America’s neediest communities.

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