The Cost of Attendance (COA) or “budget” for a student is an estimate of that student’s educational expenses for the period of enrollment. It includes billed expenses (tuition, fees, health insurance), and estimates for non-billed expenses. All amounts are in U.S. Dollars.
Tuition and fees (billed expenses) are around $73,000 total for both tracks, with some exceptions. Click the dropdown boxes below for current COA estimates for our LL.M. program, by track.
All living expenses are estimates based on a single professional (graduate) program student at UC Berkeley. Since all estimates are expected and not guaranteed, students should consider their own spending patterns and the possibility of unforeseen expenses when planning their budgets.
Cost of Attendance Breakdown & Timing by Track
The Executive Track Remote + Summer timeline consists of two semesters online and one summer in-residence.
The tuition fee total for the LL.M. executive track remote + summer timeline equal the prior academic year’s tuition fees. 25% of fees will be billed for the spring term, 50% for the summer term, and 25% for the fall term.
LL.M. Estimated Expenses |
Spring Semester (online) 2024 |
Summer Semester
|
Fall Semester (online) 2024 |
Total 2024
|
| Tuition and Fees | $18,337.50 (25% of total) |
$36,675 (50% of total) |
$18,337.50 (25% of total) |
$73,350 |
| Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Fee | $1,606 | $1,606 | ||
| Instructional Resilience and Enhancement Fee (IREF) | $106 | $106 | $212 | |
| Living Expenses* | $11,544 | $11,544 | ||
| Books & Supplies | $748 | $748 |
Please note, all fees are subject to change.
Living expenses are estimated so you can plan ahead for your expenses during your LL.M. degree. Please see the Graduate Division page for more information about what components are typically included in living expenses.
The Executive Track Two Summers timeline consists of two consecutive summers in-residence.
For the executive track two summers timeline, approximately half of the total tuition and fees is due each summer semester. Executive track students’ second-semester tuition fees may be higher than the first semester, typically an increase of 3-5%, since tuition may rise from year to year. Projections for the next year will be available in spring.
LL.M. Estimated Expenses |
Summer Semester 2023 (3 months) |
Summer Semester 2024 (3 months) |
Total 2023-24 (2 Semesters) |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,928.50 | $34,928.50 | $69,857 |
| Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Fee | $1,606 | $1,606 | $3,212 |
| Living Expenses* | $11,544 | $11,544 | $23,088 |
| Books & Supplies | $748 | $748 | $1,496 |
Please note, all fees are subject to change.
Living expenses are estimated so you can plan ahead for your expenses during your LL.M. degree. Please see the Graduate Division page for more information about what components are typically included in living expenses.
The Traditional Track is our 9-month in-residence academic year program.
LL.M. Estimated Expenses |
Fall Semester 2023 |
Spring Semester 2024 |
Total 2023-24 (9 months) |
| Tuition and Fees | $36,675 | $36,675 | $73,350 |
| Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Fee | $3,078 | $3,078 | $6,156 |
| Rent & Utilities* | $8,890 | $8,890 | $17,780 |
| Food* | $4,117 | $4,117 | $8,234 |
| Personal (clothing, recreation, etc.)* | $1,395 | $1,395 | $2,790 |
| Transportation* | $1,620 | $1,620 | $3,240 |
| Books & Supplies* | $748 | $748 | $1,496 |
Please note, all fees are subject to change.
Living expenses are estimated so you can plan ahead for your expenses during your LL.M. degree. Please see the Graduate Division page for more information about what components are typically included in living expenses.
Cost of Attendance Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about payment options here. A Fee Payment Plan is available for the fall and spring semesters. The Fee Payment Plan is not available during the summer semester.
Spring fees are due in mid-January, summer fees in mid-May, and fall fees in mid-August.
“Tuition” at Berkeley Law is a combination of a number of campus and program fees. The LL.M. Program Fee represents the largest portion of total fees students pay.
Other fees that will be billed to LL.M. students include, but are not limited to:
- Berkeley Campus Fee
- Class Pass Fee
- Document Management Fee (billed in the first semester only)
- UCGPC Fee (students may opt-out)
The sum of all billed tuition fees (excluding SHIP) will equal the amount of Tuition and Fees listed in the COA estimates above.
For an explanation of what each fee is comprised of, go to https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/tuition-fees/.
All fees are subject to change.
If you have comparable insurance, you may request to waive enrollment. Go to the University Health Services website for more information. If you qualify and waive SHIP enrollment, these fees will NOT be included in your billed expenses. However, the estimated expenses will still be included in your estimated Cost of Attendance.
The Berkeley Law LL.M. program does not distinguish between in or out-of-state fees; there are no discounts for California residents.
Yes, tuition and fees typically increase by 3-5% each year. Tuition and fees are typically finalized in July each year.
AB990 Disclosure: Information about the market cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the areas surrounding campus where students commonly reside can be found on the UC Berkeley Housing Resource page (see Off-Campus Housing > Typical Rent Averages).
The Easy Pass (Class Pass) provides unlimited rides on AC Transit buses and Bear Transit Shuttle throughout the semester (except Bear Transit RFS line which requires an additional fee).
Transportation costs vary widely; many Berkeley students walk, bike, or take public transit to lower their costs. Most students get around just fine without a car.