Professor Alina Ball Earns National Recognition
April 13, 2018
The Clinical Section of the American Association of Law Schools has selected Professor Alina Ball as the winner of the 2018 Shanara Gilbert Award.
Academics
Stable Scheduling Study Reveals Benefits & Feasibility in Retail for Families, Businesses
March 28, 2018
New study demonstrates that increasing the stability of work schedules is possible and profitable even in today's competitive retail environment.
UC Law SF Trial Teams Win the Triple Crown of Regional Competitions
March 26, 2018
Having swept the three most prestigious regional trial competitions in the country with first place finishes, the UC Law SF Trial Teams positioned themselves for three opportunities to win a national title this year.
Book Talk with Joel Richard Paul
Professor Joel Paul has received rave reviews for his book “Without Precedent: Chief Justice John Marshall and His Times.” Please join us, March 22nd at 3:45 – 4:30 pm on the 4th floor of the Library for our first ever “book talk,” featuring Joel Paul…
Haiti’s First Law School Clinic Launches in Collaboration with UC Law SF
March 15, 2018
Professor Yvon Janvier of L'Ecole Supérieure Catholique de Droit de Jérémie, with support from the Hastings to Haiti Partnership, will supervise Haiti's first law school clinic in an effort to improve life and promote a system grounded in fair trial, equity, and social justice.
Eighteen Tech Companies Join Startup Legal Garage This Spring
March 13, 2018
The innovative startups will receive free legal services from UC Law SF students and practicing attorneys.
UC Law SF Teams Power Their Way Through Regional & National Competitions
February 20, 2018
The UC Law SF competition teams were definitely not short on success this month as the Trial Teams, Moot Court Teams, and Client Counseling Teams all brought home trophies after some great showings at regional and national competitions across the country. Trial Team Places 2nd at National Competition in New…
Leading end of life litigator Kathryn Tucker and End of Life Liberty Project find new academic base at UC Law SF
January 8, 2018
Tucker founded the End of Life Liberty Project in 2015 as a program within the Disability Rights Legal Center.
Meet Elizabeth McGriff ’96, Coming Full Circle to Become New Director of LEOP
December 19, 2017
Elizabeth McGriff '96 is a proud LEOP alumna and will continue to develop the program's tradition of almost 50 years of greatness at UC Law SF.
Introducing Hastings Environmental Law Journal
December 1, 2017
The Hastings West-Northwest Journal of Environmental Law and Policy has changed its name to Hastings Environmental Law Journal (HELJ) and its inaugural issue is available now.
Professor Carol Izumi receives 2018 William Pincus Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment to Clinical Legal Education from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS)
November 20, 2017
"Recipients are giants in the field and Carol belongs in their midst," says Associate Dean Ascanio Piomelli.
Exciting New Spring 2018 Courses Focus on the Future
November 17, 2017
Grabbing from the headlines and emphasizing innovation, courses like Legal Tech Startups, Advanced Immigration Law, and Stalking and Law will prepare UC Law SF students for next-level legal careers.