Plan your visit
Berkeley Law School sits on the beautiful campus of the University of California, Berkeley. Situated between the foothills and the Bay, we offer something for everyone. If you are able to visit, plan for a fun, full day.
Although we don't offer guided tours, you are very welcome to visit the law school. To help you plan your visit and to make the best use of your time, we'd like to highlight some of your options below.
Connecting with Campus - Tours
You can take a self-guided tour of the law school. Be sure to grab a snack at Café Zeb, visit the Law Library Reading Room, and check out our newly-renovated classrooms.
If you are interested in getting to know the wider campus and community, free campus tours are provided daily. They leave from University Hall, located about 15 minutes from the law school.
Campus Tours: http://visitors.berkeley.edu/free_tours.html
To see the campus from another perspective, take an Online Tour! http://berkeley.edu/tour/
Connecting with the Law School – Classes, Faculty, Clinics, Centers & Events
We encourage you to observe classes that interest you to get a sense of the students, faculty, and “feel” of Berkeley Law. Many prospective applicants opt to visit both a first-year class and an upper-division class in an area that appeals to them.
We ask that you arrive at the classroom five minutes before class is scheduled to introduce yourself to the professor and to let them know you are a prospective applicant visiting the law school. You should ask if they have a preference about where you sit as some classes have assigned seating. As a courtesy, please don’t enter classes late or leave early. Plan to stay the entire time.
The following first-year classes are available for you to observe in Fall 2009:
| Course | Title | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Area |
| 200F s.1 | Civil Procedure 1 | Swift | TuWThF | 10:00am -11:05am | 100 | First-year |
| 200F s.2 | Civil Procedure 1 | Vetter | MTuWTh | 2:05pm - 3:10pm | 100 | First-year |
| 201 s.1 | Torts | Hanlon | MTuW | 3:20pm - 4:45pm | 100 | First-year |
| 201 s.2 | Torts | Levy | TuWThF | 10:00am - 11:05am | 105 | First-year |
| 203 s.4 | Property | Gergen | MTuW | 11:20am - 12:30pm | 100 | First-year |
| 230 s.1 | Criminal Law | Murray | MTuW | 10:00am - 11:10am | 110 | First-year |
The following second- and third-year classes are available for you to observe in Fall 2009:
| Course | Title | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Area |
| 275.3 s.1 | Intro to Intellectual Property | Van Houweling | MThF | 11:20am-12:30pm | 110 | IP |
| 277W s.1 | Patent Law | Merges | MTu | 11:15am-12:30pm | 170 | IP |
| 280A s.1 | Law & Technology Writing Workshop | Menell, Bar | W | 3:20pm-5:10pm | 170 | IP |
| 223 s.1 | Administrative Law | Bamberger | MThF | 10:00am-11:10am | Booth | Business/Enviro |
| 255.5 s.1 | Securities Regulation | Bartlett | WTh | 11:15am-12:30pm | 140 | Business |
| 259A s.1 | Income Tax 1 | Gergen | MTuW | 2:00pm-3:10pm | 110 | Business |
| 278.31 s.1 | Copyright Law | Samuelson | MW | 1:55pm-3:10pm | 140 | Business/IP |
To confirm the dates classes are in session, please check the academic calendar in advance.
Center and Institutes: http://www.law.berkeley.edu/centers
Clinics: http://www.law.berkeley.edu/clinics
For information about upcoming events at the law school (speakers, symposia, etc.) that might pique your interest, check out the calendar: Events Calendar
And if you still want to learn more, you can peruse the Berkeley Law Viewbook online: Berkeley Law Viewbook
...and even read the most recent copy of the Boalt Hall Transcript, our Alumni Magazine: The Transcript
Connecting with Students – Student Organizations
We also recommend finding time to chat with current students - you will discover that they are quite friendly and approachable. To contact a specific student group (e.g., Law Students of African Descent, The Federalist Society, Queer Caucus, etc.) check out the list of student organizations here: http://www.law.berkeley.edu/students/jrnlorgs/orgs/
There is definitely something for everyone! The organization list provides contact information, and all of our student groups are readily accessible and willing to answer questions about life, school, and everything else at Berkeley.
Connecting with J.D. Admissions
And last but not least, we are very happy to meet with you in the Admissions Office to talk to you about Berkeley Law, the application process, and what we are looking for in prospective students.
Applicant Information Sessions are offered in the fall, and we also travel throughout the country to allow students to get the best information available about applying. You can also check out our Recruitment Calendar to see where we'll be visiting this fall.
After you have had a chance to plan the date for your visit, contact us and make an appointment to meet with an admissions counselor. Our office is located at:
2850 Telegraph Avenue (5th Floor)
Suite 500
Berkeley, CA 94705-7220
510-642-2274
admissions@law.berkeley.edu
Getting Around
For standard, printable, and interactive campus maps, visit: http://berkeley.edu/map/
For directions to campus (both driving and public transportation) go to: http://berkeley.edu/visitors/traveling.html
We look forward to meeting you and we hope that you’ll enjoy your visit to Berkeley Law, the greater campus, and the community.
