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A strong legal education for the next generation
When our graduates cross the stage at Commencement, they enter the legal profession ready to practice, from the steps of their local courthouse to the highest corporate towers. They learn from faculty who are redefining law and policy for the age of AI, shaping advancements in health, the environment and beyond, and safeguarding liberty and justice for all.
Each fall, a new class of future lawyers and leaders arrives on campus with aspirations of professional success and societal change that have been realized by generations of UC Law San Francisco graduates. The path they’ve chosen will be difficult but meaningful, and they count on UC Law SF’s supporters to make crucial investments and provide the financial resources that will help them succeed.
Donors make student achievements possible.
“We are a nation of laws and the lawyers and other policymakers who create or apply them. A UC Law San Francisco education prepares students for a world in profound need of good lawyers and other legally trained professionals. Your support is critical to carrying out our mission to educate the next generation.”
— Chancellor & Dean David Faigman
William B. Lockhart Professor of Law
John F. Digardi Distinguished Professor of Law
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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The legal profession is changing rapidly, as advancements in technology collide and connect with major societal challenges and opportunities.
As one of San Francisco’s oldest and most influential institutions since its founding in 1878, UC Law SF is proud to be at the center of the city’s innovative and intellectual aspirations. Donors will make sure our law school’s future is even greater.
Student Success
Today’s law students must navigate financial pressures in addition to the rigors of a top legal education. At the same time, the College faces stiff competition for the best and brightest students. The best law schools provide scholarships to attract and retain talented students, and UC Law SF’s students rely on them.
“Receiving this scholarship is a tremendous honor. Jeanette M. Acosta’s legacy represents courage, commitment, and a deep belief in justice for marginalized communities. This scholarship reinforced my dedication to advocating for immigrants, especially undocumented immigrants who are facing increased levels of persecution. The scholarship also helps ease the financial stress of affording law school, allowing me to prioritize my studies.” – Nimsi Garcia Sandoval ’27
Academic Excellence
The quality of the faculty has long been a distinction for UC Law San Francisco. Our students have benefited from top-tier professors stretching back before the 65 Club and since. So many of our alumni remember those moments of clarity, encouragement, and advice that were inspired by a UC Law SF professor.
“I take my students extremely seriously and I take my responsibility to them extremely seriously,” said Professor Emily Murphy, recipient of the 2024 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence. “I think that being taken seriously is a prerequisite for trust, which is a prerequisite for learning.”
“Professor Murphy is one of the country’s top scholars, having defined new fields of inquiry at the intersection of neuroscience, behavioral science, and law—and yet she also prioritizes teaching excellence,” said Provost & Academic Dean Morris Ratner.
Innovation in Practice
UC Law San Francisco graduates are stepping into high-impact roles—and our educational opportunities and centers of excellence, including the AI Law & Innovation Institute and LexLab, are helping them get there. Our renowned faculty influence policy at the highest levels and our research centers drive national conversations.
“San Francisco is ground zero for the AI revolution,” said Tal Niv, director of applied innovation at UC Law SF. “Our students learn directly from lawyers and innovators shaping the future at top tech companies and startups. They graduate ready to deliver exceptional legal services to the world’s most innovative organizations.”
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