September 14, 2026
Every generation helps shape the one that follows. The Into the Future campaign is an opportunity to invest in the students, faculty, and ideas that will define UC Law SF’s next chapter. Getting to know our alumni is the best part of my job — hearing…
September 14, 2026
From intellectual property to constitutional law, UC Law SF faculty are driving the conversation and advancing scholarship in the defining legal issues of our time. Award-Winning Book Documents a Prison Crisis The American Society of Criminology recognized Professor Hadar Aviram with the 2025 Michael J. Hindelang Outstanding Book…
September 14, 2026
As part of the Into the Future campaign, the David L. Faigman Professor of Public Law endowment will celebrate a storied career and support continued faculty excellence. For nearly four decades, Chancellor & Dean David Faigman has helped shape UC Law SF — as a scholar, teacher, and for the…
September 14, 2026
In thinking about writing the welcome to this magazine, the last of my 11-and-a-half-year tenure as dean and my 40 years on the faculty of UC Law San Francisco (née “Hastings”), I searched for a single word that would capture my emotions in the moment. I came up with “passion.”…
August 28, 2026
Sharknet Access for Alumni A full menu of career resources, including how to find the right job, when to start looking, resume, cover letter and interviewing tips, how to network, how to apply for judicial clerkships, and career resources for international students are all available from our Career Development…
August 18, 2026
UC Law SF is preparing for major leadership changes, including the selection of a new chancellor & dean and a transition in academic program leadership. New faculty members and new courses bring fresh perspectives and opportunities for learning to the classroom this academic year. More than 600 new students…
August 17, 2026
As he begins his final year as chancellor and dean, David Faigman reflects on UC Law SF’s evolution and celebrates the students, faculty and staff who make it a special place. Dear UC Law SF Community, Welcome, and welcome back, to UC Law San Francisco. I hope your…
August 14, 2026
Members of the incoming JD Class of 2029 take the oath of professionalism during Convocation as they start their journeys at UC Law San Francisco. More than 600 new students are joining UC Law SF this fall across its JD, master’s and international exchange programs. The JD Class…
August 12, 2026
Planned gifts are one of UC Law SF’s most important sources of philanthropic support, accounting for one quarter of the $80 million raised in the College’s $100 million Into the Future campaign. Also known as legacy or estate gifts, they help fund scholarships, faculty excellence, student success initiatives, bar preparation,…
August 5, 2026
Morris Ratner has served as UC Law SF provost & academic dean since 2017. Bar passage rates and graduate employment outcomes improved significantly under Provost Ratner’s tenure following data-driven academic reforms. He led efforts to expand academic support and integrate skills training across the law school curriculum. His…
August 5, 2026
As interim provost & academic dean, Professor Manoj Viswanathan will lead UC Law SF’s academic program, including its faculty, curriculum, centers, and support for a rich student experience. Professor Manoj Viswanathan will serve as UC Law SF’s interim provost & academic dean starting in January 2027. An award-winning…
August 3, 2026
Colleagues share reflections about Morris Ratner’s tenure as provost & academic dean of UC Law San Francisco as he approaches the end of his nearly 10-year tenure on Dec. 31, 2026. David Faigman, Chancellor & Dean, William B. Lockhart Professor of Law and the John F. Digardi Distinguished…