Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
|
Irvine United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The first-year program introduces students to fundamental legal doctrines through an innovative approach emphasizing analytical methods and practical skills essential for all attorneys.
As part of their introductory Lawyering Skills course, first-year students gain hands-on experience by conducting client intake interviews at nearby legal aid organizations and government offices. The Legal Profession curriculum exposes students to diverse legal practice environments - from large firms to small practices and public sector roles - while exploring the sociological, psychological, and economic dimensions of legal careers. This foundational course integrates professional ethics instruction from day one.
During their second term, first-year students can select from specialized electives typically reserved for upper-level law students, offering early exposure to advanced legal subjects. Available elective options may cover:
Administrative Law/Legislation
Business Organizations
Global Legal Studies
Real Property Law, and
Courses with significant focus on
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To earn the Juris Doctor, students must complete six semesters of study, earn 86 law semester credits, pass all required classes, complete the upper-level writing requirement, and have a minimum 2.5 (C+) grade point average.
Students must pass all UCI Law School first-year courses, or their substantial equivalents, with grades of 1.0 (D) or higher. The Assistant Dean for Student Services will determine whether classes taken at another law school are sufficient for transfer students to meet the UCI Law first-year course work requirement. If not, the student will be notified which courses are needed to complete the requirement.
Students must complete at least one course where they are required to produce a major writing project with frequent feedback from a faculty member.
All students are required to complete at least one semester of clinical education, either in a Law School clinic or at a clinical placement that is approved by the Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Service Learning.
TOEFL Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:
- On the TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
- For the paper-based test, a minimum score of 550
IELTS Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:
- An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
- Applicants who qualify for admission by the above criteria, and also achieve a score of 8 or higher on the Speaking module may be eligible to serve as a Teaching Assistant.
Tuition
USD
26,802