The Business Law Certificate Program allows students to receive recognition for successful completion of a rigorous course of study and advanced training in preparation for professional practice as legal advisors to businesses, to business-oriented NGOs, and to government entities. The curricular program requires students to develop a broad background in fundamental areas of law while also receiving advanced training in business practice and skills. Students completing the program will have breadth, expertise, and preparation for future growth. Students are allowed (but are not required) to exercise some freedom in focusing their training on either the “transaction” or “litigation” concentrations within business law.
The following are the requirements for the J.D. Business Law Certificate.
DEADLINE:
The final deadline for submitting the application is April 1 of the student’s graduation year if students wish to be acknowledged in the graduation material. However, students can submit the application for the J.D. Business Law Certificate at any time following graduation but no later than June 30 of their graduation year.
Submission Process
Fill out the J.D. Business Law Certificate Google Form
Download and fill the J.D. Transcript Review Consent Form
Follow all instructions stated at the beginning of the form.
Program Requirements
Students who meet the following requirements will be awarded a J.D. Certificate of Specialization in Business Law at graduation.
Course offerings change every year; all listed courses may not be available.
Core Courses
1. Completion of the following courses:
| 250 | Business Associations |
| 255.5 | Securities Regulation |
2. Completion of one of the following courses:
| 252.2 | Antitrust |
| 256.6F |
Bankruptcy Law
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| 251.5 |
Corporate Finance
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| 248.5 |
Mergers and Acquisitions
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| 261.1S |
International Business Transactions
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| 255S |
Venture Capital Law and Finance
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Other Business Law Courses
Completion of at least six additional units categorized or sub-categorized as “Business Law” in the Berkeley Law schedule of classes. Students may use a Required Course not utilized above towards this requirement.
Requests for a waiver or credit for courses not listed above should be sent to BCLB@law.berkeley.edu. Waivers will only be considered for elective courses. Upon sending your waiver request, you must have already filled out an application, and must attach the course syllabus for the course you wish to be considered in the email. If a waiver is granted, fill out the application form again, and attach a copy of the email from the Certificate Administrator granting the waiver.
NOTE – Inquires about certificate requirements should be sent to BCLB@law.berkeley.edu.