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Masters & Certificate Programs

Below are our graduate and certificate admissions programs. We offer four different types of programs: LL.M., MLS, CLS, and HPL. Take a look below and find a program that’s right for you.

Programs and Curriculums

Programs and Curriculums

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LL.M Program

Our program offers the best of UC Law SF – a small, supportive LL.M. program with tailored academic advising, while being fully integrated into our J.D. program with access to over 175 courses as well as experiential clinics, pro bono opportunities, and over 70 student organizations.

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MLS Program

The 24 credit Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree will not only help you further your own career and magnify your impact with a deep understanding of legal reasoning and doctrine, but it will also give you the tools to help make your organization more competitive.

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HPL Program

The UCSF – UC Law SF Health Policy and Law program offers a jointly-conferred Master of Science degree that provides students with the tools and training needed to effectively navigate and address contemporary legal and policy challenges in health and health science.

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CLS Program

The 12 credit Certificate of Legal Studies (CLS) program is a two-semester, part-time program designed to provide professionals who engage with the law a foundational understanding of legal reasoning and doctrine.