UC Berkeley Legal Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 14% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Legal Studies were admitted (26 of 189). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.76–4.00.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Legal Studies transfers starts with STAT 2, STAT 20 and ECON 1; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Legal Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Legal Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Statistics
Complete all of these
- STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics
- STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Social/behavioral sciences
Complete all of these
- ECON 1 Introduction to Economics
- POL SCI 1 Introduction to American Politics
- POL SCI 2 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- SOCIOL 1 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCIOL 3AC Principles of Sociology
- SOCIOL 5 Evaluation of Evidence
Philosophy
Required
- Courses that satisfy the Philosophy requirement for the Legal Studies major
History
Complete all of these
- HISTORY 4A The Ancient Mediterranean World
- HISTORY 4B Medieval Europe
- HISTORY 5 European Civilization From the Renaissance to the Present
- HISTORY 7A The United States from Settlement to Civil War
- HISTORY 7B The United States from Civil War to Present
- Other courses that satisfy the History requirement for the Legal Studies major
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Legal Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 14% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Legal Studies were admitted (26 of 189). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.76–4.00.
Does UC Berkeley have a Legal Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Legal Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Legal Studies?
UC Berkeley's Legal Studies major preparation includes STAT 2, STAT 20, ECON 1, POL SCI 1, POL SCI 2 and SOCIOL 1, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Legal Studies?
Admitted Legal Studies transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.76–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Legal Studies?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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