About the course

The Public Interest Law area of concentration provides education for public interest and public sector careers, as well as an overview of various ways lawyers can advance the interests of underrepresented groups and communities.

　　The Law School offers a Public Service Law Certificate Program for students with a demonstrated commitment to serving the public, as well as financial support for recent graduates pursuing public interest work. Program candidates must complete a minimum of 15 credits of public service coursework from an approved course list and a minimum of 175 hours of legal work in public interest organizations, government agencies, or courts. Financial aid programs include the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), which offers repayment assistance for not only law school debt but also loans received for undergraduate and other graduate-level study, and the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan.

　　Students in the Public Interest concentration have ample opportunities to supplement their classroom work with experiential learning. Many choose to become involved in the Law School’s Immigration Law Clinic, Civil Rights Clinic or Family Protection Clinic, and many are also involved in the Humanitarian Aid Legal Organization (HALO), ACLU at King Hall, and other student organizations.

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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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