LL.M. Professional Track

Come to Berkeley Law and earn an LL.M. degree over two consecutive summers. Designed for international lawyers who can’t leave their home countries for an entire year, the professional track offers the same degree and the same faculty as our traditional track, but with greater convenience and flexibility.

Study with Berkeley Law’s Renowned Faculty

Our most distinguished faculty teach in the professional track every summer. Other advantages of the professional track include:

Small classes of experienced attorneys from around the world, led by our expert professors

Flexible curriculum including business law, intellectual property, and core U.S. law courses

Graduates are qualified for the California Bar Exam

Speaker series led by U.S. attorneys from top Bay Area firms, providing a firsthand introduction to the practice of US law

Specialize in Business Law, IP Law or Public Law

In addition to earning the Berkeley Law LL.M. degree, students seeking in-depth training in business, IP or public law can earn a Certificate of Specialization in recognition of their expertise.

Earn a Business Law Certificate through the Berkeley Center for Law, Business and the Economy

Earn an Intellectual Property Certificate through the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology

Earn a Public Law & Regulation Certificate in conjunction with the Goldman School of Public Policy

Enjoy a Superior Education in an Incomparable Setting

Explore endless possibilities for academic and cultural enrichment.

Access the academic resources of UC Berkeley

Experience the dynamic legal, business, and high tech communities of San Francisco and Silicon Valley

Enjoy the cosmopolitan and vibrant San Francisco Bay Area and the spectacular natural beauty of Northern California

Professional LL.M.

Specialize in Business Law, IP Law or Public Law