UC Berkeley Law

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

UC Berkeley Law provides JD, LL.M., J.S.D., and joint degree programs along with hands-on clinics and specialized centers to advance legal education and public service.

Target Customer

Prospective JD students, LL.M./J.S.D. candidates, legal professionals seeking advanced education, and nonprofit/public-interest organizations seeking clinic-based legal services or collaboration.

Key Differentiator

Public mission-driven, top-tier law education with extensive experiential offerings and a strong emphasis on public interest and technology law; described as unrivaled in comprehensive excellence, community, and public mission.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in content

Pain Points

1Need for practical, hands-on training through clinics and real-world projects
2Access to public-interest and interdisciplinary legal education and experiences
3Career preparation for public interest, government, and policy-focused roles

Key Features

1JD, LL.M., J.S.D., and concurrent/combined degree programs
2Clinical programs (e.g., Death Penalty Clinic, Environmental Law Clinic, Global Rights Innovation Lab Clinic) and other centers
3Centers, Institutes, and Initiatives (e.g., Center for Law & Technology, AI/Technology and Public Policy initiatives) and experiential opportunities
4Career Development Office resources and pro bono participation

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Dean of UC Berkeley School of Law
2Executive Director, Center on Reproductive Rights and Justice
3SLP Supervising Attorneys
4Director, Clinics or Center (unspecified in content)

Client Results

1High levels of student pro bono engagement (e.g., 90% of students engaged in pro bono work; 35,900 pro bono hours logged by the Class of 2024)
2Numerous hands-on clinical projects and student-initiated legal services projects (40+)

Competitive Advantages

1Prestigious, top-tier law school with a public mission
2Extensive experiential learning through clinics and centers
3Strong public-interest and pro bono culture
4Focus on technology, environment, and policy within programs and centers

Key Benefits

1Hands-on clinical experience across multiple practice areas

2Diverse degree programs (JD, LL.M., J.S.D.) and concurrent degrees

3Robust public-interest focus and pro bono culture

4Access to renowned centers and clinics in technology, environment, human rights, and more

5Strong career development and alumni networks

Case Studies & Success Stories

Lawsuit Filed Over Radioactive Waste at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard

Case #1

Global Rights Innovation Lab Clinic work related to a legal case addressing radioactive waste; clinic news item indicating involvement in litigation and advocacy.

Eric Ahern LL.M. ’25 develops tool to streamline attorney-fee motions

Case #2

Berkeley Law student-built tool to automate attorney-fee calculations; saves time, reduces errors, and demonstrates intersection of law and technology; credit given to Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and Berkeley Technology Law Journal.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

UC Berkeley Law is a leading law school offering JD, LL.M., J.S.D., and joint degree programs, along with a wide range of clinical programs, centers, and experiential learning opportunities.

Target Market

Prospective law students, legal professionals seeking advanced degrees, and partners seeking clinical/legal-research collaborations (including nonprofit organizations and government/public-interest entities).

Unique Value Proposition

Berkeley Law combines comprehensive academic excellence with a strong public mission and hands-on, real-world learning through clinics, centers, and pro bono opportunities.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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