Student Resource Guide

Welcome!

Here you will find information about the Bay Area and Berkeley, about housing, about staying healthy, about pursuing career opportunities, and many other topics. We hope this information will help make your decision as well as your transition to Berkeley Law as easy as possible. 

We also understand that many other factors go into choosing the best law school for you, so please don't hesitate to contact us, as well as our students and faculty, at anytime to answer your questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please access each of the sections by clicking on the links below:

Visiting Berkeley Law

An overview of transportation options from the airport, directions to Berkeley Law, parking availability, and a list of hotels and motels, as well as maps of the Bay Area and the Berkeley campus.

Student Life

Adjusting to law school, registering for classes, staying healthy—there's a lot more to attending law school than just showing up for class. We give you the low-down on life at Berkeley Law as a student.


Studying at Berkeley Law

Lots of resources and support are readily available at Boalt to enhance your law school experience.  Learn more about the law library, technology resources, the school's faculty and an overview of what to expect during your first year.

Housing and Living

Those of you who will be moving to the Bay Area will have a lot of choices to make about where you want to live and what type of living arrangement is most suitable for you. Here's a lot of what you need to know about finding a place to live and taking advantage of the Bay Area.


FAQ

Have questions about observing classes, tuition, buying books, defering or visiting the school? The answers are here. 

Career Development

Do you want to become a civil rights attorney? Work for a top New York law firm? Practice cyberlaw in Silicon Valley? Berkeley Law has a robust career services program to set you on your path.