Academics

UC Law SF’s mission is to “provide a rigorous, innovative, and inclusive legal education that prepares diverse students to excel as professionals, advance the rule of law, and further justice.” Graduates of our degree programs are leaders of the bench and bar, C-suite executives, general counsel, directors of NGOs, entrepreneurs, public servants, and change makers in every professional walk of life. UC Law SF’s academic program launched all of them toward achieving their professional goals.

The core of that program is our uniquely broad and deep curriculum, which students can tailor to their interests. The JD program offers hundreds of courses each year, organized, for those who wish to specialize, into twelve concentrations. Many courses mix theory and practice, and our robust clinical and externship programs allow students to hone skills as judicial externs, in GC’s offices, in legislators’ offices, or with corporate counsel—among other placements.

Connection is the essence of an excellent legal education. Students forge life-long bonds with our internationally renowned research and clinical faculty because faculty members prioritize teaching, mentorship, and student success. Students connect with each other in the classroom because our faculty use interactive teaching methods, such as team-based projects. And students connect with the San Francisco and Bay Area community and the world by serving clients, working on projects with real-world application, and studying abroad with global partners.

Come to San Francisco. Connect. Change the world.