

CLS Admissions
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Law SF Certificate of Legal Studies (CLS) program is a two-semester, part-time program designed to provide professionals who engage with the law a foundational understanding of legal reasoning and doctrine.
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Transfer to MLS Program
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Law SF CLS students who wish to continue their studies after completing the CLS may be eligible to transfer to the Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program and complete their master’s degree in just one additional semester.
Learn more about the MSL Program
Apply to CLS
The CLS program application opens on September 1 each year with a priority application deadline of April 15. At this time, the CLS program only admits students for the fall semester.
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