Overview

Designed to be one of the broadest programs of its kind, the Law and Graduate Studies program of University of California, Irvine (UCI) allows enormous latitude and options – giving students a chance to combine law with graduate research degrees in such areas as humanities, social sciences, life sciences, information and computer sciences, physical sciences and engineering, or with graduate professional degrees in business, urban planning, education, and public health.

PLGS was created to promote interdisciplinary study of law while also enabling students to obtain both a J.D. and an M.A., M.B.A., M.S. or Ph.D. in less time than would be required to earn both degrees separately. The normative time for completion of the program is four years for J.D./Master's and J.D./M.B.A. and seven years for J.D./Ph.D. combinations.

Key Facts

Highly qualified students interested in combining the study of law with graduate research and/or professional qualifications in cognate disciplines are invited to explore PLGS. The program is well-suited to students interested in professional or academic careers focused on the interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary study of law and legal institutions, policy analysis, and/or applied research in law-related fields, such as:

Criminal justice and criminology

Urban planning

Environmental protection

Discrimination

Human rights

Intellectual property

Psychology

Biotechnology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Law

Research, Analysis, and Writing in American Law

Responsibility, Globalization, and the Legal Profession in the United States

Contracts

Constitutional Law

Common Law Analysis: Contracts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Statement (750-word limit)

“Why UCI Law” Statement (750-word limit)

Current Resumé

Character and Fitness/Conduct information, if applicable

Optional Statements may be a Diversity Statement, LSAT Addendum, and/or GPA Addendum.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27864 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12762 USD / year

≈ 12762 USD / year

Living costs

Irvine

United States

1560 - 2585 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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