Tuition and Aid
The tuition, fees, and charges posted to your billing statement or account are estimates based on currently approved amounts. These figures may not be final. Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California and could be affected by increases or reductions in State funding, or other developments. Accordingly, final approved levels (and thus your final balance due) may differ from the amounts shown.
Some or all instruction for all or part of the academic year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded if instruction occurs remotely for any part of the academic year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
The 2025-26 Master of Laws tuition and fees are provided below.
Cohort Entering Fall 2025
Full-Time Program
| Fees | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fee | $30,000.00 | $30,000.00 | $60,000.00 |
| Student Services Access Fee | $394.50 | $394.50 | $789.00 |
| Assoc. Grad Students Fee | $13.50 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Student Center Fee | $228.52 | $228.53 | $457.05 |
| Bren Events Center Fee | $34.50 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $132.00 | $132.00 | $264.00 |
| Student Health Insurance * | $3,423.63 | $3,423.63 | $6,847.26 |
| Total Fees Paid | $34,226.65 | $34,226.65 | $68,453.31 |
| UCGPC Systemwide Fee ** | $3.50 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
Part-Time Program (for Candidates Who Do Not Require a Student Visa to Study)
| Fees | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Annual (2025-2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fee | $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | $30,000.00 |
| Student Services Access Fee | $394.50 | $394.50 | $789.00 |
| Assoc. Grad Students Fee | $13.50 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Student Center Fee | $228.52 | $228.53 | $457.05 |
| Bren Events Center Fee | $34.50 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $132.00 | $132.00 | $264.00 |
| Student Health Insurance * | $3,423.63 | $3,423.63 | $6,847.26 |
| Total Fees Paid | $19,226.65 | $19,226.66 | $38,453.31 |
| UCGPC Systemwide Fee ** | $3.50 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
*The University of California requires all students to have major medical health insurance as a non-academic condition of enrollment. All law students are automatically enrolled in the UC Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP), and the premium for this insurance is assessed each term on the law student's registration fee statement. Visit the UCI Student Health Services webpage for detailed information about GSHIP. If you are interested in waiving out of GSHIP for the 2025-2026 academic year, the waiver request period is listed on the SHC webpage. If approved, the waiver is in effect for the current term and the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic year. A new waiver request must be submitted at the beginning of each academic year.
In addition to the fall 2025 GSHIP premium, students in the LL.M. degree program are also required to pay prorated GSHIP premiums. Early start total prorated premiums are $2,813.94.
** The UC Graduate and Professional Council (UCGPC) fee is a non-mandatory fee that graduate students are assessed during the fall and spring terms to support the systemwide UCGPC. Students may elect to opt out and once the opt-out is elected students will not be charged the fee unless they change their election for a later term.
Detailed information about tuition and fees is available through the UCI Registrar's Office.
Living Expenses Budget
University of California, Irvine School of Law estimates cost-of-living and book expenses based on a modest but adequate standard of living. These costs are updated annually. The cost of living depends upon a student’s personal situation and choices. Students have the choice to live on campus in a residence hall or off-campus. Each of the living arrangements has a different cost. Please see typical off-campus housing costs near UC Irvine. For detailed information about housing refer to the housing page.
2025-2026 Estimated Nine-Month Student Budget
| Expense | Living On Campus | Living Off-Campus* |
|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | $8,964 | $20,471 |
| Food | $8,010 | $8,010 |
| Travel | $3,663 | $3,663 |
| Personal | $3,489 | $3,489 |
| Law Books | $1,660 | $1,660 |
| Licensure Fees (Bar Exam Fees)** | Varies | Varies |
| Total | $25,786 | $37,293 |
*Includes American Campus Communities, Vista Del Campo, Vista Del Campo Norte, and Puerta Del Sol
**The Bar Exam Fees will be added to the Cost of Attendance starting the 2025-26 academic year in the amount of $2,000.
Veterans’ Educational Benefits
If you are or will be utilizing veterans’ educational benefits to fund your degree, contact the School Certifying Official (SCO) for information regarding whether the overall program fee is covered or includes fees that are not covered.
State of California Disclosure: Federal student loans are available to most students regardless of income and provide a range of repayment options including some income-based repayment plans and loan-forgiveness benefits, which other education loans are not required to provide.
Financial Aid
Students are primarily responsible for funding their own LL.M. degrees. Financial aid funds offered by the Law School are extremely limited. Partial scholarships based on merit may be offered to a few very outstanding LL.M. applicants each year. Limited partial scholarships may also be available to qualified LL.M. applicants from less developed countries. There is no process for applying for these scholarships. If you are offered a scholarship, this information will be included in your admission offer.
Applicants are encouraged to research and apply for outside scholarships to help defray the cost of attending the LL.M. program. Below is information we have gathered about possible funding sources. This list is not exhaustive, and we strongly encourage applicants to conduct their own research and explore funding in their home countries.
Please note that the outside funding organizations listed below are neither affiliated with nor endorsed by UCI School of Law.
Information on Financial Aid for Foreign Students
- eduPASS: Financial aid information for foreign students who plan to pursue higher education in the U.S.
- foreignborn.com: Information on financial aid, scholarships, grants and loans for foreign students seeking to study in the U.S.
- Institute of International Education: Offers foreign students a “toolkit” for seeking funding for graduate study in the U.S.
- internationalstudentloan.com: Loan information for foreign students to fund education in the U.S.
- International Student Organization in the USA: Comprehensive list of organizations offering scholarships and grants to foreign students.
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Prodigy Finance: Provides loans for UCI Law LL.M. students without the need for a co-signer and allows for a 6-month repayment grace period after LL.M. program completion.
General
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program: Brings foreign students to the United States for graduate study.
- Golden Key National Honor Society Member Scholarships: Scholarships of various types, including support of postgraduate study abroad.
- Postgrad Solutions Global LL.M. Study Bursary: Study bursaries available to students who have been accepted to an LL.M. program in the U.S. or abroad.
Women
- American Association of University Women: International Fellowships available to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents for full-time study in the U.S.
- Philanthropic Educational Organization International: Scholarships for foreign women to study in Canada and the U.S.
- Australian Federation of University Women Scholarships: Funding for Australian women to pursue postgraduate study.
Asia
Bridgat Technology Limited: Merit-based scholarships available for Asian citizens pursing an advanced degree at an accredited Canadian or U.S. institution.
Belgium
The Belgium American Educational Foundation: Grants available to Belgian citizens for one academic year of graduate study in the U.S.
Brazil
- Fundação Estudar: Scholarships for Brazilian students or nationals to pursue graduate or undergraduate study in Brazil or abroad.
- Instituto Ling: Need-based partial scholarships for Brazilians who have been accepted in an LL.M. program in the United States or Europe.
Canada
- Aide Financière Aux Études: Loans and bursaries for residents of Quebec for full-time study in or outside of Canada.
- Mackenzie King Scholarships for Canadians: Scholarships for Canadian university graduates to pursue graduate study at home or abroad.
Finland
Finlandia Foundation National P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund: Awards for citizens of Finland who have applied to, been accepted to or are enrolled in an ABA-approved U.S. law school.
France
White & Case Annual Business Law Scholarship: Scholarship for economically disadvantaged law students in France to study abroad.
Italy
- ASLA-ALMA Joint Scholarship: Scholarships for Italian law graduates seeking to pursue an LL.M. in the United States.
- Italian Student Loan Fund (Fondo per Studenti Italiani): Financial assistance for Italian university graduates who seek to pursue a higher degree in the U.S.
Latin America and the Caribbean
- COLFUTURO: Scholarships and loans for Colombian citizens pursuing postgraduate study abroad.
- The Rowe Fund (Organization of American States): Interest-free loans to assist citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS member states to finance study in the U.S.
Netherlands
WilWeg: Lists a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities for Dutch students to pursue postgraduate study at home and abroad.
Poland
Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowships & Grants for Polish Citizens: Funding for Poles residing in Poland who seek to pursue postgraduate studies abroad.
Scandinavia
- American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF): Funding for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden to pursue study in the U.S.
- NORAM Scholarships: Funding for Norwegian citizens for graduate study in the U.S.
Scotland
St. Andrew’s Society of the State of New York: Funding for Scottish graduate students to pursue study in the U.S.
Singapore
Kathryn Aguirre Worth Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship open to National University of Singapore LL.B. graduates who plan to pursue an LL.M. degree in the United States.
Spain
Fundación Rafael del Pino: Scholarships for Spanish graduate students who plan to pursue graduate-level study in Spain or abroad.
Ukraine
WorldWideStudies Scholarship: Scholarship for Ukrainian citizens under the age of 35 to pursue a Master’s degree abroad.
United Kingdom
British Universities North America Club: Scholarships for UK citizens seeking to undertake postgraduate study in Canada or the U.S.