Santa Clara University School of Law
Santa Clara, CA
LL.M. at Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, California (private university). LL.M. in U.S. Law, built for lawyers who plan to take the California bar exam.
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LL.M. in U.S. Law, built for lawyers who plan to take the California bar exam.
Source · checked 16 Oct 2026Cost
LL.M. tuition per unit, 2026–27
$2,630 per unit, plus a $135 international student fee (2026–27). Ask the school how many units your LL.M. takes.
Source · checked 16 Oct 2026Dates and deadlines
Spring, F-1 visa applicants (classes in January)
1 Nov 2026 — 1 November
Source · checked 16 Oct 2026Good to know
Requirement: First degree
A first professional degree in law from another country; licensed practising lawyers may be exceptions.
Source · checked 16 Oct 2026Scholarships
Merit scholarships, usually 25% or 50% of tuition; everyone is considered automatically.
Source · checked 16 Oct 2026Bar exam route
Described as supportive of those wishing to take the California bar exam.
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