Plan your visit
Berkeley Law School is located on the beautiful campus of the University of California, Berkeley. Situated between the Berkeley Hills and the San Francisco Bay, we offer something for everyone. Plan for a fun, full day when you visit.
Although we don't offer formal guided tours, you are very welcome to visit the law school. To help you plan your visit and to make the most 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 new law library reading rooms, 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 by the Visitor's Center. They leave from 101 Sproul Hall, located near the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way.
To see the campus from another perspective, take an online tour!
Connecting with the Law School – Classes, Faculty, Clinics, Centers, Events
We encourage you to observe a class that interests 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 but upper-division classes are available as well. We ask that you arrive at the classroom five minutes before class is scheduled to introduce yourself to the professor. You should ask if they have a preference where you sit; some classes have assigned seating. As a courtesy, please do not enter classes late or leave early. Plan to stay the entire time.
The schedule of classes is available here. 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 order 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.
The organization list provides contact information, and all of our student groups are willing to answer questions about life, school, and everything else at Berkeley.
Connecting with J.D. Admissions
We are very happy to meet with you in the Admissions Office to talk about 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 of your visit, you are welcome to visit our office and meet with an admissions counselor. Appointments are available through our online appointment system.
Note that our office is located off-campus at:
2850 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 500
Berkeley, CA 94705-7220
510-642-2274
admissions@law.berkeley.edu
A shuttle service operates between the law school and our office. Information and the schedule are available here.
Getting Around
Standard, printable, and interactive campus maps are available for your reference as well as directions to campus.
We look forward to meeting you and hope that you will enjoy your visit to Berkeley.
