Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor in Business and Start-ups in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Berkeley Law stands as the premier institution for business law education and practice in the Pacific Rim region. The school boasts an accomplished faculty and delivers comprehensive programs across key disciplines such as antitrust law, banking regulations, financial markets, cybersecurity, corporate mergers, private investments, securities laws, social enterprise initiatives, taxation, and startup financing. During the 2015-2016 academic year, Berkeley Law introduced two specialized business law certification options (a comprehensive program and a cross-disciplinary real estate track), ten foundational business law classes, and more than thirty advanced electives. The institution additionally provides combined degree opportunities, such as the JD/MBA program, and maintains strong collaborative ties with the Haas School of Business.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission: Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university before you begin law school. You may complete undergraduate coursework during the application process. It is not advisable to wait until after your fall grades are posted before you apply if you are a current senior. International students must hold the equivalent of an American bachelor's degree. Submit transcripts from all of the college-level schools you attended, including graduate school if applicable, to LSAC. Supply 2 -4 recommendations to LSAC, ideally from academic sources. 2-4 letters of recommendation
A personal statement (ideally four, double-spaced pages)
A resume (no page limit)
Optional diversity and why Berkeley essays (ideally one page)
An LSAT score taken within the last five years and no later than the December test
A Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report (i.e., your transcript summary) from LSAC
When evaluating your GPA we will consider your overall undergraduate academic record. A personal statement and resume are required of all applicants. The statement can be up to four double-spaced pages. We suggest that you provide recommendations academic sources who are familiar with your classroom performance and who are able to assess your potential for the study of law. The TOEFL is not required. However, you must take the LSAT, and comply with all of the other application requirements.
A personal statement (ideally four, double-spaced pages)
A resume (no page limit)
Optional diversity and why Berkeley essays (ideally one page)
An LSAT score taken within the last five years and no later than the December test
A Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report (i.e., your transcript summary) from LSAC
When evaluating your GPA we will consider your overall undergraduate academic record. A personal statement and resume are required of all applicants. The statement can be up to four double-spaced pages. We suggest that you provide recommendations academic sources who are familiar with your classroom performance and who are able to assess your potential for the study of law. The TOEFL is not required. However, you must take the LSAT, and comply with all of the other application requirements.
Tuition
USD
27,366