UCLA School of Law

What UCLA School of Law does

UCLA School of Law is a public, top-14 U.S. law school founded in 1949/1950 as part of the University of California system and governed by The Regents of the University of California. The school offers four degree programs — J.D., LL.M., Master of Legal Studies, and S.J.D. — plus Executive Education, Foreign Exchange, and Visiting Scholars programs, delivered through a curriculum that integrates classroom instruction with 40+ experiential learning offerings including law clinics, practicums, simulations, and externships. It serves prospective law students seeking bar-track careers, practicing lawyers pursuing advanced specialization, doctoral candidates in legal scholarship, and non-lawyer professionals seeking legal literacy, with employer engagement channeled through dedicated career services and the annual LL.M. Interview Program consortium with 13 peer U.S. law schools.

Revenue is generated through a mix of tuition and fees across the four degree programs, state appropriations as part of the UC system, and substantial private philanthropy — most notably the $181.2 million Centennial Campaign that grew the endowment by 69% to over $200 million. The school maintains more than 30 specialized centers and institutes covering entertainment law, immigration law, food law, human rights, trial advocacy, law and technology, and LGBTQ rights research, and operates diversity-pipeline programs including the Law Fellows Program (2,000+ participants since 1997) and the Central Valley Fellows Program.

The school's core technology footprint is centered on curriculum and research rather than commercial product development; its most notable technology move is the August 2025 alliance with Harvey AI to embed generative AI into the curriculum for the 2025-26 academic year. Marketing and distribution run through the official website, UCLA Law Magazine, an active newsroom, social media channels, on-campus events and tours, and regional pipeline outreach, with go-to-market motion driven by admissions events, recruitment fairs, and information sessions targeting prospective students.

Name

UCLA School of Law

Legal name

The Regents of the University of California

Website

https://law.ucla.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

UCLA School of Law is a top-14 public law school founded in 1949/1950 within the University of California system, offering J.D., LL.M., S.J.D., and Master of Legal Studies programs to students in Los Angeles with 30+ specialized centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF), Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs (EDAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Legal education
• Law degrees
• JD program
• Trial advocacy
• Law school

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: UCLA Law generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees from its J.D., LL.M., Master of Legal Studies, and S.J.D. programs. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants are offered to support student enrollment.
2. Private Philanthropy and Endowments: The school receives substantial charitable contributions from alumni and donors. The Centennial Campaign raised $181.2 million, with donations creating scholarships, endowed faculty chairs, and supporting various programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UCLA School of Law is a public law school that delivers graduate-level legal education through its J.D., LL.M., Master of Legal Studies (MLS), and S.J.D. degree programs. It combines classroom instruction with extensive experiential learning including 40+ clinics, practicums, simulations, and externships. The school supports its academic programs through specialized centers of scholarship and practice covering entertainment law, trial advocacy, immigration law, human rights, food law, and law and technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program Three-year Juris Doctor program for students pursuing careers as lawyers and advocates, combining classroom instruction with experiential learning components and preparing graduates for bar examination and legal practice.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) Program Advanced legal studies program for practicing lawyers seeking specialization and career advancement, with tailored curriculum tracks and dedicated employer recruitment through the annual LL.M. Interview Program.
• Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Program Master's program for non-lawyers seeking to enhance their professional skills with legal knowledge, focused on legal literacy, compliance, and policy understanding for non-legal professionals.
• Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) Program Doctoral degree program preparing candidates for careers in legal academia, focused on original academic legal research and law school teaching preparation.
• Executive Education

Quantifiable outcome

• Every member of the Class of 2019 who completed a Cappello Certificate in Trial Advocacy secured full-time employment in J.D.-required positions before graduation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• HarveyflagshipTechnology or Integration · 28 August 2025Harvey launched its law school alliance program embedding generative AI technology into curriculums at six leading U.S. law schools including UCLA. The program gives students, faculty, and administrators access to Harvey's platform while co-creating AI curricula throughout the 2025-26 academic year. The initiative aims to equip the next generation of lawyers with generative AI skills.
• Blueprint Test PrepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlueprint Test Prep pledged to provide LSAT test prep opportunities to Law Fellows Program participants. Access to high-quality LSAT preparation is crucial for aspiring law students and this partnership supports diverse pipeline development.
• Larson LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLitigation firm Larson LLP donated $25,000 to create the Larson LLP Cohort of UCLA Law Fellows, providing full year of support including five Saturday academies, LSAT preparation, and law school admissions counseling. Also created attorney mentoring partnership.
• California ChangeLawyerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia ChangeLawyers (formerly California Bar Foundation) provided annual grants of $25,000 for seven consecutive years to support UCLA Law's Law Fellows Program and Central Valley outreach efforts training underrepresented undergraduate students.
• 13 Participating Law Schools (LL.M. Interview Program Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCLA School of Law organizes an annual LL.M. Interview Program with consortium of 13 high-caliber U.S. law schools including Stanford, NYU, Northwestern, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, USC, and others, enabling employers to preselect LL.M. candidates from a collective pool.
• Miñana Family Center for Immigration Law and PolicycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCLA's Miñana Center for Immigration Law and Policy represents Syrian and Haitian TPS plaintiffs in Supreme Court cases challenging termination of Temporary Protected Status, working alongside ACLU, IRAP, and other organizations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stanford Law School: Top-tier ABA-accredited law school offering J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. programs and a co-participant in UCLA's LL.M. Interview Program consortium; competes directly for faculty, students, and donors.
• UC Berkeley School of Law: Sister UC-system law school with J.D., LL.M., and Ph.D. programs, located in the San Francisco Bay Area; competes directly for California applicants and faculty, and is part of the LL.M. Interview Program consortium.
• NYU School of Law: Elite ABA-accredited law school with comparable J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. programs and a co-participant in UCLA's LL.M. Interview Program; competes for the same applicant pool, faculty, and employer relationships.
• Yale Law School: Top-ranked ABA-accredited law school offering J.D., LL.M., J.S.D., and M.S.L. programs; directly comparable in mission, prestige, and graduate placement as a peer elite institution.
• Harvard Law School: Premier ABA-accredited law school with J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. programs and a large research footprint; competes with UCLA Law for top applicants, faculty, and large-scale philanthropy.
• USC Gould School of Law: Los Angeles-based ABA-accredited law school offering J.D., LL.M., and M.L.S. programs; competes in the same LA legal market for entertainment, tech, and international law candidates.
• Columbia Law School: Top-tier ABA-accredited law school with J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. programs and similar research-center structure; competes directly with UCLA Law in graduate placement and faculty recruitment.
• Northwestern Pritzker School of Law: Elite ABA-accredited law school with J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. programs and a co-participant in UCLA's LL.M. Interview Program consortium; comparable in mission and serves as a peer for cross-school recruiting events.
• University of Michigan Law School: Top public ABA-accredited law school offering J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. programs; comparable as a public peer with a strong research orientation and similar graduate outcomes.
• Georgetown University Law Center: Large ABA-accredited law school with J.D., LL.M., and S.J.D. programs and an extensive centers/institutes portfolio comparable in structure to UCLA Law's 30+ specialized centers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ucla_law
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/210319022321578
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ucla

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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