Facts About UC Davis School of Law
The mission of the School of Law of the University of California, Davis, is to be a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the development and dissemination of legal knowledge, as well as the training of students to become socially responsible lawyers committed to professional excellence and high ethical standards, and to provide significant public service through law reform and professional activities. Through its faculty, students, and graduates, the School of Law seeks to make substantial contributions toward solving the complex legal problems confronting our society.
UC Davis School of Law is approved by the American Bar Association. The Juris Doctor program of study is full-time day only.
Combined degrees and
LL.M. and
Summer International Commercial Law LL.M. degrees are also offered.
Total Student Body 2007-2008
- Total JD Enrollment 579
- Women Enrolled 55%
- Students of Color 37%
- Median Age 23
- For information on the entering class, please refer to the Admissions-Student Profile page on this web site.
Areas of Strength
Programs
- One-year LL.M. Program for International Students
- Certificates in Public Service Law and Environmental Law
- Clinicals in Civil Rights, Immigration Law, Prison Law, Administration of Criminal Justice, Employment Relations, Environmental Law, Family Protection, Federal Taxation, Judicial Internships, Legislative Process, Public Interest
- Joint Degree Programs: JD/MBA, or JD/MA
- 3-Year full time day program leading to Juris Doctor degree
Faculty
- In 2007-08, there are a total of 77 faculty with 37 Professors and Acting Professors, 7 Lecturers and Staff Attorneys, 15 Visiting and Adjunct Professors, and 18 Professors Emeriti
Alumni
- There are approximately 6000 Alumni.
- The first class graduated in 1969.
- Davis Alumni are located throughout the United States and in several foreign countries with the majority located in the California Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Oregon and Washington.
- Davis Alumni are represented in all areas of the legal profession with the majority in private practice followed by government, public interest legal services, business and corporations, and academia.
- For more information about our Alumni, please visit the Alumni area on this web site.
