Each year, Financial Aid prepares a student expense budget defining estimated standard allowances for education costs for graduate and professional students. The cost of attendance includes University charges such as tuition and fees directly billed to a student on their university student account, as well as estimated expenses a student may incur for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, personal and miscellaneous expenses, and loan fees. The cost of attendance is used to determine a student's financial aid eligibility for scholarships, grants, loans, and work awards.
The cost of attendance outlined below is only for the Fall and Spring semesters, and does not include the Summer term. Students in dual degree programs, such as the JD/MBA Program, will have the JD cost of attendance applied when they enroll in JD courses.
Important Things to Consider
Cost of Attendance Appeals
Some students may have additional personal expenses that are not included in the standard cost of attendance. Examples of such additional expenses include medical expenses not covered by insurance, childcare, or dependent daycare expenses. Students who fit this criteria should visit the LLS Appeals and Special Circumstances page for more information and appeal instructions.
Medical Insurance
Law students are required to have acceptable medical insurance coverage and will be charged the LMU Medical Insurance Plan. Students can waive the LMU medical insurance plan if they provide evidence of comparable coverage under their own plan. Contact studentaffairs@lls.edu for more information and steps for waiving the LMU medical insurance plan.
Student Loan Interest and Fees
Estimated loan fees (for Federal Direct student loan borrowers only) are fees that a borrower will incur when borrowing Federal Direct loans. Visit the Federal Student Aid website for more information about federal student loan interest rates and loan fees.
Bar Exams
Bar exam related expenses will be automatically added to the cost of attendance for eligible students.
Cost of Attendance by Law Program
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Juris Doctor (JD)
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Day Program | Evening Program |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,000 | $54,180 |
| General Student Fee and SBA Fee | $1,026 | $748 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $31,188 | $31,188 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,064 | $2,064 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,601 | $5,601 |
| Bar Related Expenses | Varies, see below | Varies, see below |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,747 | $3,747 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $208 | $208 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $119,600 | $100,502 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $17,380 for the academic year.
Master of Laws for FTA
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,000 | $54,180 |
| General Student Fee and SBA Fee | $1,026 | $748 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $31,188 | $31,188 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,064 | $2,064 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,601 | $5,601 |
| Bar Related Expenses | Varies, see below | Varies, see below |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,747 | $3,747 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $187 | $187 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $119,579 | $100,481 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $17,380 for the academic year.
Master of Laws in Tax (LLM), In-Person
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,400 per unit, 16 unit assumption) | $38,400 |
| General Student Fee | $916 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $31,188 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,064 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,601 |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,747 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $187 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $84,869 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $17,380 for the academic year.
Master of Laws in Tax (LLM), Online
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,400 per unit, 12 unit assumption) | $28,800 |
| General Student Fee | $916 |
| Technology Fee ($15 per unit) | $180 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $31,188 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,064 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,601 |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,747 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $187 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $75,449 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $17,380 for the academic year.
Master of Science in Legal Studies (MLS)
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,400 per unit, 16 unit assumption) | $38,400 |
| General Student Fee and SBA Fee | $976 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $31,188 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,064 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,601 |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,747 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $187 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $84,929 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $17,380 for the academic year.
Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA)
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,610 per unit, 24 unit assumption) | $62,640 |
| General Student Fee and SBA Fee | $1,026 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $31,188 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,064 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,601 |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,747 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $208 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $109,240 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $17,380 for the academic year.
Bar Exam Related Fees
Bar exam related expenses are automatically added to the cost of attendance by year in program based on the schedule below. Please visit The State Bar of California webpage for more information.
| Bar Exam Related Fee | Amount | Year Fee is Incurred |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Registration with the California Bar | $150 | 1st year, Fall Semester |
| Determination of Moral Character Application | $745 | 2nd year, Fall semester |
| Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) Fee | $160 | 2nd year, Fall semester |
| Live Scan Fingerprint (required for Moral Character Application) | $89 | 2nd year, Fall semester |
| Application to Take the Bar Exam Fee | $850 | 3rd year, Fall semester |
| Laptop Computer Fee | $153 | 3rd year, Fall semester |
Juris Doctor (JD)
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Day Program | Evening Program |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,360 | $52,220 |
| General Student Fee and SBA Fee | $1,026 | $748 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $30,457 | $30,457 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,470 | $5,470 |
| Bar Related Expenses | Varies, see below | Varies, see below |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,659 | $3,659 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $2,321 | $2,321 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $118,075 | $99,657 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $16,407 for the academic year.
Master of Laws For FTA
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,360 | $52,220 |
| General Student Fee and SBA Fee | $1,026 | $748 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $30,457 | $30,457 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,470 | $5,470 |
| Bar Related Expenses | Varies, see below | Varies, see below |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,552 | $3,552 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $2,321 | $2,321 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $117,968 | $99,550 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $16,407 for the academic year.
Master of Laws in Tax and Master of Tax Law (LLM & MT), In-Person
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,310 per unit, 16 unit assumption) | $36,960 |
| General Student Fee | $916 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $30,457 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,016 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,470 |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,659 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $2,321 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $84,565 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $16,407 for the academic year.
Master of Laws in Tax and Master of Tax Law (LLM & MT), Online
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,310 per unit, 12 unit assumption) | $27,720 |
| General Student Fee | $916 |
| Technology Fee ($15 per unit) | $180 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $30,457 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,016 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,470 |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,659 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $2,321 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $75,505 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $16,407 for the academic year.
Master of Science in Legal Studies (MLS)
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,310 per unit, 16 unit assumption) | $36,960 |
| General Student Fee and SBA Fee | $976 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $30,457 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,016 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,470 |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,659 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $2,321 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $84,625 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $16,407 for the academic year.
Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA)
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
| Costs & Fees | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,510 per unit, 24 unit assumption) | $60,240 |
| General Student Fee and SBA Fee | $1,026 |
| Housing & Food (off-campus, not with relatives*) | $30,457 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $2,016 |
| LMU Medical Insurance | $2,766 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous | $5,470 |
| Parking & Transportation | $3,659 |
| Federal Loan Fees | $2,321 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $107,955 |
* Room and board for students living with parents or relatives is $16,407 for the academic year.