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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Kamala Harris’ Law School

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UC Law SF Alumna Kamala Harris Accepts Nomination for President

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Barbara Boxer Reflects on Fighting for Gender Equality and Problem Solving in Inaugural Jackie Speier Lecture

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Chancellor & Dean David Faigman’s Welcome Message: Legal Professionals are Architects Whose Works and Words Shape Society

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Setting the Standard Since 1878

UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings) was created as the first law school of the UC system with one guiding principle: to place students close to where they would practice the law.

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More California judges than any other law school

#1
Nationally Ranked Moot Court

#8
in general counsels at S&P 500 companies

#22
as best return on investment

#26
in % of grads who land Big Law jobs

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The Academe at 198

The Academe at 198 opened in late Summer 2023. This state-of-the-art residential community is thoughtfully designed for professional and graduate students, as well as trainees from UC Law San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco, University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, and other colleges and universities across the Bay Area. It is the latest addition to the Academic Village adding a vibrant, multidisciplinary hub for education and community living in the heart of the Civic Center, Mid-Market, and Tenderloin neighborhoods of San Francisco.

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Explore our Campus

The Civic Center is home to UC Law SF, as well as City Hall, courthouses, the Bill Graham Auditorium (where Commencement is held!), the opera, the ballet, the symphony, and the Asian Art Museum. In addition to being a place to explore between classes, our proximity to courthouses, government offices, and non-governmental organizations makes our location ideal for students participating in externships. We are also a short walk from diverse and vibrant neighborhoods including Hayes Valley, with its shops and restaurants, and South of Market, home to some of the biggest names in technology. We’re also just a few subway stops away from Union Square, the beautiful Ferry Building with its famous outdoor markets, as well as neighborhoods like the Castro and the Mission.

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Featured Events

2024 San Francisco Economic Outlook: AI & The Future of Corporate Governance

Join us for the 7th Annual Regional Economic Outlook, hosted by the UCLA Anderson Forecast, UC Law San Francisco, and the Bay Area Council Economic Institute will address the latest […]

Oct 15
Event Date October 15th
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Event Location 198 Auditorium

Certificate in Legal Research Program: Researching Foreign Laws

Earn your Certificate in Legal Research – and a notation on your transcript – or just attend to learn how to research foreign law.  Pizza will be provided to students […]

Oct 15
Event Date October 15th
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Event Location 200-605

Get Out the Vote Series: featuring Professor Thalia González discussing education law

CREJ warmly invites you to our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Series. This is your chance to engage on critical issues at stake in the upcoming election and support an […]

Oct 20
Event Date October 20th
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Event Location Prof. González’s home

Get Out the Vote Series: featuring Professors Bookey, Musalo, and Boswell discussing asylum policies and immigration law

CREJ warmly invites you to our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Series. This is your chance to engage on critical issues at stake in the upcoming election and support an […]

Oct 22
Event Date October 22nd
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Event Location Prof. Bookey’s home

2nd Annual Emerita Chancellor & Dean Mary Kay Kane Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception

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Oct 23
Event Date October 23rd
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Event Location 198 Auditorium
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The University of California College of the Law, San Francisco was established by statute in 1878 and is governed by a Board of Directors. Click here to access Meeting Notices, Agendas and Materials of the Boards and the Campus Housing Finance Authority.