Juris Doctor

Overview

Pursue a Juris Doctor degree from University of the Pacific full-time or part-time in our nationally ranked evening program. We also offer a 2-and-a-half year for qualified students eager to enter the professional world at least six months before their traditional program counterparts. Be sure to visit our virtual viewbook to see and hear for yourself what makes McGeorge a great place to study law.

Find What You Need at McGeorge

McGeorge prides itself on providing students with a broad range of legal curricular opportunities, including our Certificates of Concentration (Business, Capital Lawyering, Health, Intellectual Property, International, Tax, Trial & Appellate Advocacy, and Water & Environmental), and our Centers of Distinction (Capital Center for Law & Policy, Center for Advocacy & Dispute Resolution and Global Center for Business Development. Our JD/MPP or JD/MPA dual degree programs offer students an opportunity to simultaneously engage in the study of law and public policy or public administration further emphasizing an institutional understanding and commitment to public service.

Opportunities for International Study, the Fast Track Water Law JD/LLM Program, and our broad array of electives and experiential opportunities are available to round out the student experience.

Whichever course of study students choose, our student-focused faculty will share their enthusiasm for the law through engaging classes, using the same lawyering skills that are deployed in practice. A campus environment of support and cooperation encourages collegiality, and graduates of our JD program are equipped to continue learning from experience as they build their legal career.