Each applicant is required to submit a personal statement with the admission application. The Personal Statement should not exceed four pages, double-spaced, using a 12-point standard font. A Community Contribution Statement (see below) may be included in addition to the Personal Statement, but the combined length of the Personal Statement, Community Contribution Statement, and optional addenda must not exceed four pages, double-spaced. The Community Contribution Statement should be included and appropriately labeled within the Personal Statement you upload. Each page should include the applicant's full name and LSAC account number.

Community Contribution Statement - One important goal of the admissions process is a student body with a considerable variety of backgrounds, interests, and skills. Experience or background that enables an applicant to bring a unique perspective to the study of law or contribute to serving all populations of California may be taken into account. We also invite applicants to review the School of Law's Mission Statement. Applicants are welcome to submit a Community Contribution Statement, in addition to the Personal Statement, but it is not required.

We encourage all applicants to consider the below factors in crafting their Personal Statement and any optional addenda (including a Community Contribution Statement). We believe these factors can bear on the applicant's suitability for the study and practice of law.

Demonstrated history of character and determination sufficient to overcome obstacles despite economic disadvantage, challenging social environment, and/or specific experience(s) of hardship.

Unusual accomplishments, abilities, or skills (including skills in languages other than English) relevant to the study of law and not falling under other listed criteria.

Extra-curricular activities during undergraduate studies.

Community activities and employment experience during and after undergraduate studies.

Advanced degrees or other advanced studies.

Other objective evidence of growth, maturity and commitment to law study.

A résumé is required. Applicants are encouraged to limit the résumé to one (1) page and use a standard 12-point font. Applicants with extensive work history may submit two (2) pages.

Please note, we do not accept updated resumes after application submission. If you have an important resume update, such as a new job or promotion, you may email us a PDF attachment with a few lines/bullet points.

An affirmative answer to these questions does not necessarily preclude, or even prejudice, admission to King Hall. The Admissions Committee will review answers on an individual basis and in relation to all aspects of your experience, academic achievement, and potential. Do not assume that past problems will prevent future accomplishment. If your answer to any question is yes, you must provide a concise, separate statement that includes the date(s) of occurrence, the name and nature of offense, the locality of court/school/employer, an explanation of the relevant circumstances, and a summary of how the matter was resolved. Further, please describe any rehabilitative activities taken since the incident(s). This may include, but is not limited to, community service, substance abuse recovery program, abstinence from substances, paid restitution and fines, and successful completion of probation and parole. You should also include details about the occurrences relevant to your decision to apply to UC Davis School of Law.

You are not required to submit official documentation related to any disclosed occurrence as part of your application. However, the Admissions Office may request supporting documentation at a later date, including after you have matriculated if you are admitted. You also have an ongoing duty to disclose any occurrences responsive to these questions that arise after you submit your application, including throughout your enrollment in the Juris Doctor program.

Please note that state bar authorities may request a copy of your law school application as part of the character and fitness process. Any inconsistencies between your law school application and your state bar application may affect your ability to satisfy character and fitness requirements. Failure to provide complete and truthful information, or to promptly, notify the Admissions Office of any new or changed information responsive to these questions, may result in revocation of an offer of admission, disciplinary action by the law school, referral to the Law School Admission Council's Committee on Misconduct and Irregularities, and/or denial of admission to the practice of law in your chosen jurisdictions(s).

Should you have any questions about these directions, please contact the Admissions Office prior to submitting your application. For questions about individual state bar requirements, please visit the National Conference for Bar Examiners.

1. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense (or the equivalent in juvenile court)? NOTE: Conviction includes a plea of guilty or nolo contendere (no contest), or a verdict or finding of guilt, regardless of the sentence imposed by the court. You MUST report all offenses, including those for which the record has been expunged, and any traffic violations that resulted in a misdemeanor or felony conviction, including Failure to Appear, Driving without a License, Driving with a Suspend License, and Reckless Driving (or their equivalent).

You do NOT need to include parking or traffic violations that do not involve the use of intoxicants, or any arrest not resulting in a conviction, unless the charge is still pending.

2. Are you awaiting final adjudication of any investigation or arrest?

3. Have you ever been granted immunity in lieu of criminal prosecution?

4. Have you ever been subjected to dismissal, suspension, probation, or other disciplinary or academic sanctions by any college, university, or professional school?

5. Have you ever been involuntarily dismissed or terminated from employment? You are not required to indicate "yes" if your position was eliminated as part of a no fault layoff, merger, or other company reorganization.

6. Have you ever been subject to, or are you currently subject to, any disciplinary proceeding involving a professional or occupational license?

7. Have you ever been separated or discharged from the United States Armed Forces, or any foreign military, under conditions other than honorable discharge?

1L Regular Decision Application

The following application is for 1L, regular decision applicants. If you wish to apply binding early decision, use the binding early decision application on LSAC.org. You will need to delete this application in order to begin a new application. Application submission must be electronic unless a physical or other disability precludes your ability to do so. The priority deadline is March 15, 2027, 11:59pm PDT. The final deadline is June 1, 2027, 11:59 PDT. There is no application fee. Before completing the application, read the checklist information below. Additional instructions are available on the "How to Apply" page of the UC Davis School of Law Website. Students who have been disqualified at another law school are ineligible for admission to UC Davis School of Law. Applications from formerly disqualified law students will not be reviewed. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or California Dream Act Application for eligible undocumented students) is required and due March 2, 2027, for need-based aid and federal loans. This deadline applies to all applicants, even if you have not yet received your admission decision. In addition, admitted students are REQUIRED to submit the UC Davis Law Need Application to receive consideration for need-based gift-aid in addition to merit-based gift aid. The UC Davis Need Application is available to admitted students only via the Admitted Students website. We encourage applicants to complete the FAFSA (or Dream Act) as soon after submitting the application for admission as possible. More information is available on the financial aid section of our website. The FAFSA school code is 001313. E-mail will be the primary means of communication for both the admission and financial aid offices. Applicants must provide at least one e-mail address that remains valid through August 2027 for this purpose. Please add admissions@law.ucdavis.edu and the domain @ucdavis.edu to your safe senders list to ensure communications from our office do not go into your spam or junk mail folder. Monitor the progress of your application and check for your decision via the status check website. Decisions will be sent through email. International applicants (i.e., those attending a university outside the U.S. or Canada for their undergraduate and/or graduate degree studies) should read carefully the additional requirements regarding the TOEFL and the Credential Assembly Service's International Credential Evaluation available under the "Additional Requirements for International Students" section of our website. If applying with an LSAT score, you must have taken the LSAT, including Argumentative Writing, between October 2021 and April 2027. It is strongly recommended that applicants take the LSAT by February 2027 and submit their application by the priority deadline of March 15. There are far fewer offers of admission awarded after the priority deadline, and first-time test takers applying with an April 2027 LSAT score will not have a completed application until after our priority deadline of March 15. Visit our law school admissions page for more information about the priority and final deadlines. If applying with a GRE score, you must have completed the GRE between October 2021 and April 15, 2027, with a recommended testing date no later than February 2027 to ensure that your application is completed by the March 15 priority application deadline. Submit GRE scores through ETS using school code 4185. The same advisory regarding taking the LSAT in April applies to all applications with a GRE score taken after the March 15 priority deadline. Applications with at least one valid LSAT and/or GRE score on file will be considered complete and will advance to review. In limited circumstances, we will hold an application for a future LSAT or GRE score for a limited period upon written request via email to admissions@law.ucdavis.edu. Please review our FAQs for more information. Applications submitted after April 30, 2027 without a valid LSAT or GRE score on file will be deemed incomplete and the file closed. Original Work Requirement. All written materials submitted as part of this application must represent the applicant's own original work and authentic perspective. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or similar technologies to generate or compose any portion of these materials is strictly prohibited. All substantive content must be written by the applicant. By submitting this application, you certify that all written materials are entirely your own work and expressed in your own words.

The University of California, Davis, School of Law does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or service in the uniformed services (includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, following all applicable state and federal laws, and with University policy. As required by Title IX, the University of California, Davis, School of Law does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs, admissions, employment, or other activities. The University's student-related non-discrimination policy can be found in its entirety on the website.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Neither admission to, nor degree conferral from, UC Davis School of Law guarantees that you will meet these requirements for admission to any state bar. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction or by visiting the Conference of Bar Examiners website.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST Electronic Application Score(s) from one of the following two entrance exams: A Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score and LSAT Argumentative Writing for a test taken between October 2021 and April 2027. -- or-- A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score for a test taken between October 2021 and April 2027. Submit GRE scores through ETS . The GRE Designated Institution (DI) Code for UC Davis Law School is 4185. LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Report. Personal Statement - Not to exceed four pages, double-spaced, using 12-point standard font. A Community Contribution Statement may be included in addition to the Personal Statement, but the combined length of the Personal Statement, Community Contribution Statement, and optional addenda must not exceed four pages, double-spaced. The Community Contribution Statement and any optional addenda should be included and appropriately labeled within the Personal Statement you upload. Letters of Recommendation - Two letters are required. You may submit up to three. Letters may come from academic sources (preferred) or professional sources. Fall transcript of grades - If you are in your final year of undergrad, a fall transcript is preferred for evaluation although not required unless specifically requested by the Admission Office. Fall transcripts should be submitted to LSAC for electronic transmission to the Admission Office. Résumé - Recommended length is one page using 12 point standard font. Applicants with extensive work history may submit one to two pages. Credential Assembly Service's International Credential Evaluation (authentication and evaluation of international transcripts). Any applicant whose bachelor's degree was earned at a university outside the U.S. (including its territories) or Canada must register with the Credential Assembly Service to provide the required credential evaluation report. TOEFL scores are required of international applicants. Waiver of this requirement may be requested if the applicant's undergraduate language of instruction was English, regardless of whether the university was located outside the U.S. or Canada. TOEFL scores should be submitted to LSAC (code 8395) as part of the Credential Assembly Service report. LSAC will transmit the score to the Admission Office. ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NOTE: Be sure to complete each section of the application. Applications will be considered incomplete until all required information has been provided. Please do not submit hard-copy documents unless requested. The admission decision-making process begins as early as November and continues through June. FINANCIAL AID (INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING & LOANS) INFORMATION: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or California Dream Act Application if you are an eligible undocumented student) AND the UC Davis Law Need Application (available to admitted students only) is REQUIRED for need-based aid (i.e., need-based grants and need-sensitive scholarships) gift aid consideration, and federal loans. The FAFSA school code for UC Davis is 001313. More information about the types of financial assistance available are described at Types of Financial Assistance. Although undocumented students are ineligible for federal loans, they may be eligible for the CA Dream Loan and for private student loans. Please see Financial Aid for Undocumented Students for more information.

March 2, 2027 is the FAFSA priority deadline and must be met by all applicants even if you have not yet received your admission decision. Late submission may preclude an applicant from consideration for the maximum amount of gift aid.

In addition to the FAFSA or Dream Act Application, the financial aid office REQUIRES admitted students to submit the UC Davis Law Need Application to receive consideration for need-based gift aid. Admitted students can access the form on the Admitted Students website. Instructions on how to access this website will be included in the email offer of admission.

For detailed information on how to apply for aid, please visit Types of Financial Assistance.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarship consideration takes place during the initial evaluation of the application for admission. All eligible applicants are automatically considered for merit aid based on information supplied in their application. Aid awards are sent separately from the admission decision. Please visit types of Financial Assistance for more information.

Some scholarships have donor-specific criteria that may be addressed in the personal statement and/or resume if applicable. For example, personal experience in the foster care system (as a recipient of social services, not as an employee or volunteer); family farm, or other agriculture backgrounds (immediate family only); and academic background in mathematics or the physical sciences, and dedication to a legal career in public interest.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Public Interest Scholarship (MLK) requires the submission of a separate scholarship application, available on the website. Consideration for the MLK scholarship is based on demonstrated commitment to the public interest and/or an educational or economic background indicative of limited access to graduate or professional opportunity. The deadline for submission of the MLK scholarship application is March 1, 2027. Two recipients are selected each year.

RACIAL ETHNIC DATA The University of California is required to report to federal and state agencies the ethnic/racial composition of enrolled students. Therefore, we ask that you answer the questions about your ethnic and racial identity. The application form is the primary data source for demographic data for enrolled students. The University holds such information confidential and uses it only for aggregated statistical purposes. Furthermore, this information will in no way influence the application review process. The information you submit will be communicated to the Admission Office for statistical purposes only. The ethnicity data will not be made available to the UC Davis Law Admission Committee. If offered admission, this information may be used to connect you with affinity student organizations and other resources. Admitted students may opt out of these communications at any time by contacting us at admissions@law.ucdavis.edu.

ADMISSION OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: admissions@law.ucdavis.edu

Web: www.law.ucdavis.edu

Phone: (530) 752-6477

Mailing Address: School of Law, Admission Office, University of California-Davis, 400 Mrak Hall Drive, Davis, CA 95616-5201

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Priority Deadline - March 15, 2027, midnight Pacific Daylight Time.

Final Deadline - June 1, 2027, midnight Pacific Daylight Time