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We invite you to apply to the youngest of the top law schools in the nation – UCLA School of Law.

Our strength is rooted in a tradition of innovation established when we opened our doors in 1949. We have all the advantages you would expect at a prestigious law school: diverse academic programs, world-renowned faculty and an impressive student body. Our immersive and inventive approach to learning ensures students are intellectually challenged and personally fulfilled.

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