The study of law and entry into the legal profession remains a gateway to opportunity for those with the energy, ambition and preparation that make for a successful law student and lawyer. At UC Davis School of Law you will find nationally and internationally distinguished faculty in fields as diverse as environmental law, evidence, legal writing, trial practice, tax, legal ethics, immigration, and international and comparative law. You will be exposed to the fundamental objects of legal analysis - judicial decisions, statutes, administrative rules, and constitutions - and to the social, political, economic, and jurisprudential policies and principles that underlie, inform and change the law. Along the way you will have the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain first-hand exposure to lawyers and legal institutions by participating in one of our excellent clinical programs.
But most of all, at UC Davis you will find a uniquely supportive atmosphere for the study of law. The Law School's outstanding ranking, its small size, and its unusually accessible faculty dedicated to teaching provide the starting point. Add to that an exceptionally gifted and diverse student body, hard-working staff and administration, and loyal alumni. The result is a community that fosters intellectual rigor together with genuine warmth and friendship, creating an atmosphere of cooperation unparalleled in any other law school community. It is a result that can be seen in the success of our students on their bar examinations, in job placement, and in careers marked by high ethical standards and dedication to public as well as private service.
As two of our graduates recently wrote, "Though we loved UC Davis as students, I don't think we really appreciated what a wonderful place it was. Only after a year in the 'real world' and many conversations with colleagues who attended other law schools, do we truly recognize how lucky we are to be a part of the UC Davis family".
On behalf of our faculty, students, and staff, I invite you to explore UC Davis School of Law through our web site and to visit us in person.
Rex R. Perschbacher
Dean
