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.
Scholarships
Visit the Scholarships page to learn about the scholarship opportunities offered by the Graduate Tax Program at UC Irvine Law, including the Graduate Tax Program Merit Scholarship, the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Scholarship Program, and the Federal Workforce Scholarship.
Other Financial Aid
Applicants are encouraged to research and apply for outside scholarships to help defray the cost of attending the program. For convenience, we have gathered information about possible outside funding sources here. This list is not exhaustive, and we strongly encourage applicants to conduct their own research and explore funding in their home countries.