• UC Law SF partners with local governments to offer tuition discounts to public-sector employees pursuing a Master of Legal Studies degree.

• Students can move through the program at their own pace, choose between in-person and online classes, and focus their studies on specific areas of law.

• Government workers across fields such as public safety, HR, and utilities describe a deeper understanding of legal issues, sharper decision-making, and stronger collaboration with legal teams.

UC Law San Francisco is expanding access to legal education for public-sector employees, offering tuition discounts through partnerships with local government agencies to help workers sharpen their skills and better serve their communities.

Employees of partners including the City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) can enroll in the College’s Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program at a reduced cost. The program is designed for professionals whose work intersects with law and policy but who don’t need to become licensed attorneys.

For Brandon Kang, a budget and finance analyst at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), the program has provided practical tools he can use immediately.

Kang enrolled to better understand the legal frameworks behind budgeting, contracting, and regulatory compliance. A course on state and federal environmental law has helped him guide the infrastructure projects his agency manages.

“The course gave me a...

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