About the course

The Business Law area of concentration provides students with the background necessary to succeed as business lawyers in the global financial world. UC Davis law graduates with a Business Law concentration work in law firms, corporations, consulting and accounting companies, and nonprofit organizations throughout the world. Business law students begin by learning the fundamentals, including business associations and federal income taxation. They can then select from a wide range of advanced courses in securities regulation, corporate and partnership taxation, finance, antitrust, corporate governance, bankruptcy, and commercial law. Transactional approaches are further explored in a business-planning seminar, where students draft business documents.

　　UC Davis School of Law, long a leader in experiential legal education, offers numerous opportunities for students to gain practical experience that enhances and complements their classroom learning. Many work in employment relations, federal taxation, legislative, or judicial externships, and gain the writing, research, and negotiation skills essential to practicing in this field. In addition, moot court competitions provide unique opportunities to develop trial and advocacy skills. Students may also enhance their education by participating in organizations or working on journals—the Law School sponsors approximately 40 student organizations and five scholarly journals.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 10 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Davis
Fall (September), 2024	Davis
Winter (January), 2025	Davis
Fall (September), 2025	Davis
Winter (January), 2026	Davis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Davis

There is a minimum TOEFL score of 570 (or 230 for the computer-based examination TOEFL-CBT, or 88 for the iBT exam) required by the law school for foreign language applicants to the LL.M. program. A minimum of 6.5 IELTS is also acceptable. Official Academic Records (Transcripts) , Two letters of recommendation - It is preferred that these letters come from the applicant’s law professors. Personal Statement - Your personal statement should include personal, academic and professional background and your reasons for seeking an advanced degree. Resume or curriculum vitae - Please list your educational and professional background, in addition to any scholarships, awards or honors you have received. A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Davis. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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