Advanced Legal Research/Studies Schools in California

#1

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 9% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

University of Southern California

Los Angeles

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#3

Stanford University

Stanford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#4

Pepperdine University

Malibu

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,653 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#5

University of the Pacific

Stockton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,476 a year. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

#6

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. The school admits about 12% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#7

University of California College of the Law-San Francisco

San Francisco

Graduates earn a median salary of $125,246 in their first year after graduation.

#8

University of San Francisco

San Francisco

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,470 a year. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

University of San Diego

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,049 in their first year after graduation. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.