Student
Organizations
UC Law SF is home to multiple student organizations, journals, and teams – and they make up the lifeblood of student life on campus. Through their events, mentorship programs, and community engagement, our student organizations help students grow their professional networks and connections, develop skills, explore opportunities on and off campus, and build lifelong friendships. Approximately 50 to 70 student organizations register with the campus annually, and our currently active ones are listed below. In addition, we also have multiple other student engagement opportunities, some of which are listed below as well.
Get Involved
Affinity Groups
Our affinity groups bring together students of different racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds.
Learn MoreAdvocacy & Volunteer
Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of non-legal volunteer work in the community.
Learn MoreJournals
The Journals at UC Law SF publish scholarly articles, essays, and student notes. First-year students who wish to participate on a journal during their second year are required to enter the Inter-Journal Writing Competition.
JournalsPolitical
Political organizations at UC Law SF provide a means for students to become involved in national, state, and local politics.
Learn MoreTopic Based
UC Law SF supports the work of over 20 student organizations that cover a wide range of topics.
Learn MoreTrial Advocacy
UC Law SF is consistently named one of the top trial team programs in the U.S. according to rankings of interscholastic law school trial competitions.
Resources for Current Students
Current Student Organization leaders should consult the current Student Organization Handbook and the Student Organization Sharknet page for information regarding student organizations and the most common issues that arise. Please contact the Associate Director for Student Life & Inclusion with any questions, concerns, or to start a new organization.
Go to SharknetUpcoming Student Org Events
TLA’s Public Defender Town Hall
Trial Lawyers Association (TLA) is hosting public defenders from around Northern California to speak and share their insights on the field.
Latinx Law Student Association Law Career Panel
This event will include a panel discussion with four attorneys working in different firm-types (big-law, boutique, and solo) and practice areas (antitrust; public law, finance, immigration). Attendees will have a […]
Alternative Outlining & Study Methods
SDR leaders will host an event to discuss alternative methods for studying and outlining for exams. Additionally, we will talk about wellness practices and maintaining a healthy balance during final […]
JESSUP TEAM PRACTICE
the 2024/2025 jessup team will have a recurring wednesday afternoon meeting from 415-615pm to begin the first part of the jessup process (writing the briefs).