Law Library Closed for Pride Weekend
June 23, 2022
Due to SF Pride-related street closures, the UC Law SF Library will close at 7:30 pm on Friday, June 24, and remain closed until Monday, June 27, at 8:00 am.
Academics
CNDR Holds 1st In-Person Mediation Training Since the Pandemic
June 16, 2022
The UC Law SF Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) put its annual summer 40-hour basic mediation training on hold during the pandemic, moving most of its classes and programming online. But, on June 2, 2022, an enthusiastic group of 30 participants joined CNDR for…
Professionals Advance Through UC Law SF Master of Studies in Law Program
June 16, 2022
Jen Manger, a corporate executive at Wells Fargo, said she gained a new level of legal expertise through the MLS degree program at UC Law SF. After more than two decades of a successful business career, Jen Manger was ready for a new challenge. Working as vice president…
Meet Outstanding Graduate Emma Hyndman ’22
June 10, 2022
Emma Hyndman ’22 plans to work as a human rights lawyer helping those most in need of legal assistance. Whether fighting to defend the rights of workers, migrants or sexual assault survivors, Emma Hyndman wants to use the law as a weapon against injustice. That’s why she chose…
Late Library Opening on June 8 & 11
June 3, 2022
Due to building maintenance, the Law Library will open at 12 pm on Wednesday, June 8, and at 3 pm on Saturday, June 11. Library hours on those dates will be: June 8: 12 pm – 8 pm June 11: 3 pm – 8 pm…
Prof. Silverstein Hosts Public Interest Celebration
May 30, 2022
After a two year hiatus, this year’s Public Interest Celebration took place on May 20, 2022 on the UC Law SF campus, with some attending virtually. Faculty, staff, students, and their friends and family, joined together to recognize students who made tremendous impacts on the community through their work in…
Meet Outstanding Graduate Jose Meneses ’22
May 20, 2022
Outstanding Graduate Jose Meneses ’22 Since middle school, Jose Meneses ’22 dreamed of becoming a lawyer. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Meneses and his family immigrated to the U.S. in 2009. He was a Gates Millennium Scholar at UC Davis, earning a full-ride scholarship,…
Meet Outstanding Graduate: Ritchie Lee ’22
May 11, 2022
Ricthie Lee ’22 plans to work for the San Francisco Public Defenders Office. From a young age, Ritchie Lee dreamed of becoming a public defender. Growing up in San Francisco, Lee said he saw his peers unfairly targeted by law enforcement. He said it inspired him to fight…
Graduation Luncheon Celebrates UC Law SF First Generation Scholars
May 6, 2022
Graduating law students who are the first generation in their families to go to law school were celebrated at a luncheon this spring. UC Law SF held its first-ever First Generation graduation celebration, where students heard from law school administrators and new UC Law SF Board of…
Meet Outstanding Graduate: Jenny Bagger ’22
May 4, 2022
Jenny Bagger is the Class of 2022 Valedictorian. Class of 2022 Valedictorian Jenny Bagger said she was drawn to attend UC Law SF because of its location in the heart of San Francisco and proximity to federal district and appellate courts, the state Supreme Court, local government, company…
ADR Team Holds Mock Competition at Hastings
April 20, 2022
On April 16, 2022, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) hosted a hybrid mock negotiation competition event for students here on our campus. In order to give 1L and 2L students a sneak peak into joining the ADR Team, the Team Board and it’s Director, Professor…
Law Students Volunteer to Help Area Residents File Their Taxes
April 13, 2022
Student volunteers include, clockwise, from left: Joe Martin, Patrick Micu, Megan Gregory, Rosamaria Cavalho, and Anastasia Gomez. As April’s national filing tax deadline grows closer, UC Law SF law students are doing their part to assist low-income taxpayers. From greeting clients, answering questions, and helping them fill out…