At UC Berkeley Law, legal innovation matches the pace of technology. With a star-studded slate of world-renowned faculty, pioneering research centers, and close ties to Silicon Valley, our nimble and constantly evolving programs prepare the next generation of leaders to navigate our technology-driven society.

Our courses equip students to tackle challenges in privacy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and beyond. Outside the classroom, they get hands-on experience in legal advocacy and research while tapping into our vast network of tech law practitioners and alumni through a stream of vibrant events all year long.

Our faculty have been exploring the frontiers of technology and the law since the days of dial-up modems. As the digital world’s tentacles expand further into our everyday lives, UC Berkeley Law professors leverage their expertise for unparalleled legal training, pathbreaking research, and up-to-the-minute policy advocacy.

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At UC Berkeley Law, you’ll find a comprehensive range of courses in technology law, intellectual property law, and artificial intelligence that equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel in the field. With new classes added regularly, our curriculum covers both longstanding and emerging issues, ensuring a deep and wide educational experience. Offerings may include:

Note that courses offered this semester may not be available in future semesters, reflecting our dynamic program.

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Berkeley Center for Law & Technology offers the nation’s leading program in law and technology. The Law & Technology Certificate recognizes the successful completion of a focused course of study, including writing and student activity components. The curricular requirements emphasize depth and breadth of coverage but also afford students substantial flexibility in adapting their course of study toward a range of career paths. BCLT also offers a unique Certificate of Specialization in AI Law and Regulation for students in the LL.M. Executive Track. 

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As rapid developments in AI transform the practice of law, UC Berkeley Law is meeting the challenges head on. Our faculty, degree programs, research centers, and executive education platforms equip lawyers with the knowledge and skills to lead in this evolving legal landscape.

• Innovative Research: We are committed to advancing AI research, showcasing groundbreaking projects and interdisciplinary collaborations that push the boundaries of technology and law.
• Ethical Considerations: We are leaders in promoting responsible AI regulation, particularly in legal contexts.
• Curriculum Integration: We are integrating AI into the law curriculum, preparing future lawyers to navigate the complexities of technology in legal practice.
• Thought Leadership: Our faculty are thought leaders in the field, informing the conversation on current AI-related legal challenges and trends.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: We work closely with other departments at UC Berkeley in a holistic approach to AI in the legal context.

Learn more about AI at UC Berkeley Law.

Berkeley Center for Law & Technology

Much of what happens at Berkeley Law in the areas of law and technology occurs under the umbrella of the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology. BCLT’s program extends beyond the classroom, providing students diverse opportunities to immerse themselves in the ever-expanding field of technology and the law. From informative networking events to career fairs and more, BCLT supports a number of co-curricular and extracurricular activities to enrich the law school experience.

Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic

The Samuelson clinic advances the public interest in a rapidly changing digital age, focusing on civil liberties, intellectual property, and criminal justice. The clinic looks for strategic opportunities in litigation, regulatory and legislative processes to ensure a fair criminal legal system. More about our clinical program.

Berkeley Technology Law Journal

Established in 1985, BTLJ was America’s first technology law journal. BTLJ publishes four issues annually on a broad range of topics at the intersection of technology and the law.

UC Berkeley Law students can get involved as early as their 1L fall in a wide range of projects, from getting startup businesses off the ground to helping college athletes from smaller scale sports decode the endorsement landscape. Later in their studies, they can get valuable experience in the halls of government and tech companies—for credit.

Student-Initiated Legal Services Projects (SLPS)

Berkeley Law SLPS enable you to develop lawyering and leadership skills while serving the community. Interact with clients and get valuable hands-on experience as early as your first semester of law school, while earning pro bono hours and pursuing your passion. Choose from as many as 40 SLPS options, such as: The Digital Rights Project, the Berkeley Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Initiative, the Startup Law Initiative, or Arts and Innovation Representation.

Field Placements

The Field Placement Program offers qualified students the opportunity to expand their legal education beyond the bounds of the law school, both domestically and overseas, while earning academic credit. Some field placements involving IP and technology law may include: The Privacy and Data Security Unit at the California Department of Justice, the Wikimedia Foundation, or the Center for Democracy & Technology in Europe.

Student Organizations

Berkeley Law has over 90 student organizations to meet the vast range of our students’ interests and affinities, including many that touch on tech law, such as the Intellectual Property Law Society, Women in Tech Law, AI at Berkeley Law, Privacy Law at Berkeley, Patent Law Society, and Coalition of Minorities in Tech Law.

At Berkeley Law, our interdisciplinary approach to legal education lets you build a diverse, innovative toolkit to do the work you care about: to accurately advise your clients, to imagine, and to solve the most complex problems faced by our society.

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