UC Davis School of Law Turns Fundraising Success into Student Support

UC Davis School of Law enjoyed another outstanding fundraising year in fiscal 2013-14, garnering more than $1.6 million in private support. The impressive total includes a generous gift of $500,000 specifically targeted for student scholarships and career services.

King Hall is committed to increasing support for scholarships and financial aid, expanding its Loan Repayment Assistance Program, and ensuring that students receive the best value possible for their educational investment. During the recently completed Campaign for UC Davis, the university's first-ever comprehensive campaign, the School of Law raised more than $17 million, exceeding its original campaign goal by nearly 250 percent. The fundraising success provided support for priorities including 27 named scholarships and significant improvements to the Mabie Law Library.

UC Davis School of Law sets aside up to 40 percent of professional fees for scholarships and other student support.  Partly as a result, King Hall ranks second in the most recent U.S. News & World Report assessment of generosity of financial aid, and is second among California law schools for students graduating with the least debt.

King Hall is the first law school in the University of California system--and perhaps the nation--to establish a formal mechanism for students to obtain law school financial information and to advise the administration on budget issues.  The Law Students Association Budget Advisory Committee provides students with a direct voice in fiscal decisions, helping to ensure that funds are budgeted in ways that positively impact their educational experiences.