April 7, 2026
3L Skyler Kretz worked on high-stakes securities enforcement matters at the SEC, reconstructing evidence trails and supporting active investigations. 3L student Skyler Kretz reflects on her semester in Washington, D.C., where she worked on investigations with attorneys from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission through UC Law…
March 31, 2026
An externship at Airbnb provided 3L Isabel Samayoa exposure to areas such as contracts, licensing, risk management, and growth strategy, helping her develop the skills and experience to thrive in her future career as a corporate transactions attorney. 3L student Isabel Samayoa reflects on her work with…
March 30, 2026
Professor Matt Coles is recognized for combining rigorous teaching techniques with lessons from his decades of civil rights advocacy to prepare students for successful legal careers. Professor Matt Coles wins the 2026 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence. He shares lessons from his decades of…
March 25, 2026
3L student William Kunkle sharpened his legal writing and advocacy skills through real casework, faculty mentorship, and access to the Bay Area appellate community. 3L student William Kunkle shares how UC Law SF’s Appellate Project prepared him for legal practice and helped him secure…
March 17, 2026
Katrina Simons explores in-house legal practice through UC Law SF’s Corporate Counsel Externship Program. 3L student Katrina Simons discusses her experience working with in-house legal teams at Delicato Family Wines through UC Law SF’s Corporate Counsel Externship Program. Collaborated with in-house…
March 13, 2026
3L Cayden Lumbad prepares for a career in government and public policy at UC Law SF. 3L student Cayden Lumbad reflects on how UC Law SF’s Government Law Concentration helped him understand how policy is shaped and how lawyers can drive change beyond the courtroom. …
March 11, 2026
UC Law SF alumni Myell Mergaert ’20 and James Wagstaffe ’80 exemplify how graduates can make a lasting mark on both the legal profession and the College community. UC Law SF will honor Myell Mergaert ’20 and James Wagstaffe ’80 at its Spring Week all-alumni reception on…
March 9, 2026
Yingting Xu hones skills in labor and employment law through clinics, volunteer work, and leadership roles — experiences that prepare her to excel professionally. 3L student Yingting Xu explains how UC Law SF’s clinics, courses, and leadership opportunities helped her gain the skills and confidence to practice…
March 5, 2026
3L Kevin Afiesh strengthened his corporate and fintech skillset through an externship at Plaid, gaining real-world experience at the intersection of technology and financial services. 3L student Kevin Afiesh shares how UC Law San Francisco’s Corporate Counsel Externship provided immersive, practice-ready training inside Plaid’s in-house legal department.
March 2, 2026
Professor Ming H. Chen’s research examines how immigration policy, race, and administrative law shape identity and inclusion in the United States and beyond. The UC Law San Francisco Foundation Board of Trustees has selected Professor Ming H. Chen as the winner of this year’s Foundation Faculty…
February 27, 2026
Ellie Bowen pursues her passion for environmental law through hands-on experiences at UC Law SF, connecting coursework, case law, and doctrine to litigation, law enforcement, and policy advocacy. 3L student Ellie Bowen explains how UC Law San Francisco’s courses, clinics, and student leadership opportunities helped her build…
February 25, 2026
UC Law San Francisco remembers Professor William “Bill” Hutton, who taught law at the College from 1980 to 2017. UC Law SF Provost & Academic Dean Morris Ratner issued the following statement on the recent passing of Professor William “Bill” Hutton, who taught as a full-time faculty member…