MSL and CSL Application Next Steps

Thank you for submitting your initial application for UC Law SF. On this page, you will be able to complete the remaining steps of the MSL and CSL application process.

  • The Priority Deadline for the MSL and CSL application is April 15th
  • The Final Deadline to submit all MSL and CSL application materials is June 30th

Application Fee

Statement of Purpose and Resume Upload

  • Statement of Purpose – Please explain your interest in the MSL or CSL program, and how your career goals and/or work experience would be supplemented by studying at UC Law SF. Statements should not exceed four pages, double-spaced, and must be typed. Most statements are between 700 and 1,500 words. Statements will be evaluated for organization, content, and clarity.
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae – A one to two page resume or curriculum vitae reflecting educational history, academic achievements, employment, and professional activities.

Upload Your Resume and Statement of Purpose

Two Letters of Recommendation

  • UC Law SF requires that you submit two letters of recommendation. These letters can be from two professors or one professor and one current employer and should attest to your academic potential and preparedness. You will need to initiate a recommendation form for each recommendation letter.
  • Applicants must use the link below to have the required letter of recommendation form sent electronically to each of their recommenders.
  • Recommenders are asked to complete the letter of recommendation form and submit it electronically. In addition, recommenders must follow the instruction to submit their letters of recommendation via email.

Complete the Letter of Recommendation Form and Route it to your Recommender

Official Academic Transcripts

  • UC Law SF requires an official academic transcript from each community college, university, or professional school previously attended, whether or not you graduated from the institution.
  • Please have official, sealed copies of your transcript(s) sent directly to the UC Law SF Admissions Office at 200 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.
  • Digital transcripts sent directly from the institution to MSLAdmissions@uclawsf.edu or CSLAdmissions@uclawsf.edu are also accepted as official transcripts.
  • Note that transcripts sent electronically by an applicant or an entity other than the institution cannot be accepted. Faxed or emailed transcripts or transcripts that have been opened by the applicant will not be considered official.
  • Optional but highly recommended: Applicants who have received their undergraduate degree from a country other than the U.S. or Canada can have their transcripts evaluated by an approved foreign credential agency. For a list of approved agencies, please see http://www.naces.org.

For International Applicants

  • Students applying for the MSL or CSL program who did not earn their Bachelors’ degrees (or equivalent) in an English-medium undergraduate program should submit an official TOEFL score report or an official IELTS score report. The UC Law SF code for TOEFL score reports is 4342. Scores should be less than two years old.
  • Optional by highly recommended: Students who have received their undergraduate degree from a country other than the U.S. or Canada can have their transcripts evaluated by an approved foreign credential agency. For a list of approved agencies, please see http://www.naces.org.

Thank you!

Thank you again for your interest in studying at UC Law SF. You can expect to receive your admissions decision with 1-2 weeks of our receiving all parts of your completed application, including your transcript(s) and your letters of recommendation if you are an MSL applicant. If you have any questions about the application process or your application submissions, please do not hesitate to contact us at msladmissions@uclawsf.edu or csladmissions@uclawsf.edu.

Thank you,
Graduate Division Admissions Team
UC Law SF