About the course

Criminal lawyers are the ultimate trial lawyers. Of all lawyers, they are the most likely to deal regularly with fundamental issues of security, personal liberty, and constitutional rights. For students interested in criminal law, UC Davis School of Law is exceedingly well-equipped to offer the training and experience they need to enter this competitive field. In their first semester of law school, students study Criminal Law, the substantive law of crime. After the first year they study Evidence, Criminal Procedure, and, usually, Trial Practice. Numerous advanced courses are also available in white collar crime, juvenile law, criminal justice administration, and related subjects. In addition, students have abundant opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.

　　Participating in an externship program in judicial process and/or criminal justice is virtually essential to those interested in becoming criminal lawyers, and King Hall's well-developed and extensive externship programs offer unique opportunities to work directly with judges, prosecutors, and public defenders. Many students gain invaluable practical experience representing clients in the School of Law’s award-winning clinical programs, and also gain additional experience and perspective by participating in organizations such as the Criminal Law Association, Students Against Mass Incarceration, the Trial Practice Honors Board, Moot Court Board, UC Davis Law Review, and Social Justice Law Review, among others.

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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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