ucla school of law is located on the ucla campus in the westwood area of los angeles. the school is located approximately five miles from the pacific ocean and 12 miles from downtown los angeles. the ucla campus sits in the foothills of the santa monica mountains, between the communities of brentwood to the west, bel air to the north, holmby hills to the east and westwood to the south. the school is easily accessible via wilshire boulevard, sunset boulevard and interstate 405.