June 12, 2025
UC Law San Francisco has emerged as a top law school for producing alumni hired as tenure-track law faculty—underscoring its influence in shaping the future of legal education. A new analysis by Professor Sarah Lawsky of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law shows that UC Law SF ranks No.
June 11, 2025
Helping children and clients with limited resources apply for asylum strengthened 1L Taryn D’Amore’s knowledge of the immigration and juvenile court system, and deepened her understanding of the human impact of the asylum process. 1L student Taryn D’Amore shares what she gained from her experience advocating for children and…
June 11, 2025
Working with an affordable housing advocacy group in Detroit, 1L Sean Stone helped expose exploitative land contracts and other practices that unfairly disadvantage vulnerable residents. Working with the United Community Housing Coalition in Detroit, 1L Sean Stone analyzed contracts and examined factors that exacerbate homelessness and diminish housing…
June 11, 2025
1L Alyssa Martindale helped clients navigate the name-change petition process during Alternative Spring Break, gaining insight into the ways that legal aid helps close the access-to-justice gap. 1L student Alyssa Martindale prepared name-change petitions for clients and helped them navigate a change in state law during Alternative Spring…
June 11, 2025
During Alternative Spring Break, Alysha Shahrukh LLM ’25 supported equitable education reform in Alameda County through research on juvenile rehabilitation programs across California. In a spring break pro bono project, Alysha Shahrukh LLM ’25 practiced and sharpened critical legal skills that will serve her well as she pursues…
June 11, 2025
Mariam Ghvamichava LLM ’25 visited shelters in Tijuana, Mexico to conduct client intake interviews for Al Otro Lado, deepening her understanding of the legal and humanitarian challenges faced by asylum seekers. Mariam Ghvamichava LLM ’25 worked with immigrant rights organization Al Otro Lado for Alternative Spring Break (ASB),…
June 6, 2025
Professor Robin Feldman, director of the Center for Innovation and UC Law SF’s AI Law & Innovation Institute, provides expert guidance on AI policy to lawmakers and federal agencies. “With (generative AI) tools evolving by the hour and legal challenges mounting, where does that leave…
June 6, 2025
Nimsi Garcia Sandoval ’27, recipient of the 2025 Jeanette M. Acosta Scholarship, plans to use her law degree to serve marginalized communities. Nimsi Garcia Sandoval ’27, winner of the 2025 Jeanette M. Acosta Scholarship, has long used storytelling as a tool for justice. Born in Mexico and raised…
June 2, 2025
By presenting petitioner and respondent arguments in UC Law SF’s Moot Court program, 2L Marin Cummings further developed her oral advocacy confidence and gained invaluable networking opportunities with field specialists. 2L student Marin Cummings gained networking connections, leadership experience, and advocacy skills in UC Law SF’s top-ranked Moot…
June 2, 2025
Working with the A’s in-house counsel for the Corporate Counsel Externship Program, 2L Philip Roxas Sullivan gained litigation experience and mentors while contributing to a baseball team he has admired since childhood. The Corporate Counsel Externship Program provided 2L Philip Roxas Sullivan with a major league opportunity to…
May 30, 2025
Saamia Aziz saw the impact of creative and strategic lawyering at the National Immigrant Justice Center when helping a client obtain a gubernatorial pardon for a past crime, which stood in the way of the client securing permanent residency in the U.S. 2L student Saamia Aziz experienced the…
May 30, 2025
The Social Justice Lawyering Concentration graduates of 2025 earn their stoles after completing a clinical course or externship and required classes. They are joined at the ceremony by Professor Ascanio Piomelli, left, and Gail Silverstein, Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, right. UC Law San Francisco celebrated…