The Jurisprudence and Social Policy Ph.D. Program annually enrolls 8-10 students to maintain a cohort of about 50 doctoral students. Our students come from a large variety of undergraduate backgrounds and institutions. Many have earned advanced degrees or completed significant work experience before beginning study at JSP, but many come to us straight from college, following the completion of a Bachelor’s degree. No prior advanced or legal education is required for admission to the Ph.D.program. International students are welcome to apply.
If you have questions about admission to the JSP Ph.D. program, please check out our FAQ then contact us at jsp@berkeley.edu if you have additional questions.
For admissions information regarding the J.D., contact:
UC Berkeley School of Law
J.D. Admissions Office
396 Simon Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-7200
Phone: (510) 642-2274
admissions@law.berkeley.edu
For admissions information regarding the LL.M. and J.S.D., contact:
UC Berkeley School of Law
Advanced Degree Programs
214 Boalt Hall #7200
Berkeley, CA 94720-7200
Phone: (510) 642-1476
LLM@law.berkeley.edu