Costs

While precise fee levels change each year, UC Berkeley School of Law continues to be one of the best values in legal education.

Fall/Spring Academic Year LL.M. Program: The total tuition and fees for the 2009-2010 academic year are set at $44,934. Because this program does not distinguish between in or out-of-state fees, there are no discounts for California residents.

Summer LL.M. Program: Tuition for the summer LL.M. program is roughly the same as the Academic Year tuition.  Please note, however, that precise fee levels change each year.

J.S.D. Program: For the 2009-2010 academic year, in-state students entering the J.S.D. program will pay $11,262.50 while out-of-state students will pay $26,298.50.

Students accepted to one of the advanced degree programs should anticipate annual expenses of approximately $1,495 for books and supplies. Please note that this figure is an estimate; each student's expenses for books and supplies will vary.

Living expenses in the Bay Area are high. By university estimates, a single student should budget a minimum of around $2,260 per month. (Add $583 per month for a spouse accompanying a married student; add $333 a month for each dependent child accompanying the student.**) These are minimum amounts that will provide only a very frugal living for a student. In planning their budgets, students need to take account of their own spending patterns and of the possibility of unforeseen expenses.

International students admitted to the law school will be required to document their financial support for their studies in the U.S. for visa purposes.  This process is not part of the application for admission. For all matters concerning visas, consult with Berkeley International Office, 2299 Piedmont Avenue, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720-2321, or email InternationalOffice@berkeley.edu.

Estimated Living Expenses (2009-2010)
nine-month academic year

Rent /Utilities ($1138 per month)*
$10,240
Food ($570 per month)
$5,130
Books & Supplies
$1,495
Personal ($260 per month)
$2,338
Transportation
$2,680
TOTAL**
$21,883
*based on off-campus housing expenses.
**based on self-reported student costs.

All questions regarding deposits, fees or refunds should be directed to the Advanced Degree Programs Office.