- Candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree (or its foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher education prior to beginning the JD program.
- Candidates must take the LSAT or GRE no later than June of the year of matriculation. Valid scores cannot be more than five years old. The highest score will be used in determining the Admission Committee’s decision.
- Candidates must register with the Law School Admission Council’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
How to Apply
We are now accepting applications for Fall 2023. The application is here. The deadline for Fall 2023 enrollment is April 15, 2023.
For the 2022-2023 application cycle, the $75 application fee has been waived for all applicants. If you have questions about the admissions process, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, call the Admissions Office at (415) 565-4623, or send an email to admissions@uchastings.edu. If you encounter any technical difficulties with the application process, contact LSAC directly at (215) 968-1393.
Applicants can check their application status here. The Admissions Office will notify applicants if they are missing any documents, as well as when the application and CAS report have been received.

Transfer Applicants
UC Law SF welcomes applications from students attending other ABA accredited law schools. Transfer students are quickly integrated into the fabric of the law school community and can participate in on-campus interviewing, pursue a concentration, write on a journal, and take advantage of the myriad opportunities for professional growth in the Bay Area legal community.

Visiting Applicants
JD Students attending other ABA law schools can spend one to two semesters at UC Law SF as Visiting Students on a space-available basis. Visiting applicants may apply for fall and/or spring terms during their 2L or 3L year.

Admission to the Bar
In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

LL.M. in U.S. Legal Studies
If you are an attorney licensed outside of the U.S., or have completed a first degree in law outside of the U.S., UC Law SF invites you to apply for a one-year LL.M. degree in U.S. Legal Studies. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from September 1 through June 30. The priority deadline is March 1.

Master of Studies in Law (MSL)
The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) is a one-year degree program for professionals seeking to equip themselves with a sophisticated understanding of legal reasoning and doctrine. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting October 1. The priority deadline is April 15.

Masters of Science, Health Policy & Law (HPL)
The Masters of Science, Health Policy & Law (HPL) is a fully online program leading to a jointly conferred degree from UC Law SF and the University of California San Francisco. The program provides students with the tools and knowledge to navigate legal reform and policy impact within the health care system.