University of California - Davis

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Application requirements

Deadline

Jun 01, 2026

Recommendations

2 to 3

Updated for 2025-2026 application cycle

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.

Because it promotes learning, 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 at https://law.ucdavis.edu/about/law-school-mission. 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.