May 13, 2025
UC Law San Francisco proudly honored the Class of 2025 on May 12, as 410 graduates crossed the stage at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium to receive their diplomas. The packed auditorium buzzed with excitement as family and friends cheered on graduates of UC Law SF’s Juris Doctor (JD),…
May 12, 2025
While representing clients at the Individual Representation Clinic proved to be intensive and demanding work, 3L Mayeli Soto found it provided the opportunity for self-growth and reflection on how to be a better attorney. 3L student Mayeli Soto reflects on the challenging but special work representing clients in…
May 12, 2025
Working at the intersection of environmental and international law, 3L Rowan Lane’s externship at the Pacific Community furthered her understanding of the ways international coordination can help to address climate change. 3L student Rowan Lane shares how her work in UC Law SF’s Environmental Law Clinic…
May 8, 2025
UC Law SF Professor Nira Geevargis, center, inaugural AALS Clinical Legal Education Section Externships Committee Mentorship Award recipient, with Emerging Leader Award recipients: University of Baltimore School of Law Professor Neha Lall, left, and Loyola Law School Professor Grace Parrish. The awards were presented at the AALS Clinical…
May 8, 2025
Law.com ranked UC Law SF No. 25 among law schools that send the highest percentage of graduates to jobs at the nation’s biggest law firms. The positions are incredibly selective and usually go to students with strong academic profiles and sharp interviewing skills. The ranking reflects the strength of UC…
May 5, 2025
Third-year law student Alisha Parikh drafted legislation and conducted policy analysis at California’s Office of Legislative Counsel through UC Law SF’s Legislation Clinic, gaining experience in statutory interpretation, regulatory strategy, and the legislative process—skills she plans to apply in privacy and AI regulation. 3L student Alisha…
May 5, 2025
The communication skills that Michael Diamandakis developed working for the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office proved to be essential for building strong legal cases and securing positive outcomes for clients. 3L Michael Diamandakis shares how the Criminal Practice Clinic at UC Law San Francisco gave…
May 1, 2025
Chancellor and Dean David Faigman sent this message to the UC Law SF Community on May 1, 2025. Dear UC Law Community, This past Tuesday marked the end of the first 100 days of the Trump administration and today we celebrate Law Day. Yet, ironically, the former date marks…
April 28, 2025
While participating in a mock trial with The LGBT Asylum Project, 1L Juan Alejandro Montoya deepened his understanding of the asylum process and the barriers faced by LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. 1L Juan Alejandro Montoya learned about the complexities of the U.S. asylum system and how to best serve…
April 28, 2025
Working with youths in the welfare system during the Child Welfare Practicum highlighted the importance of balancing empathy with professionalism for 3L CJ Andrea Molo.. 3L student CJ Andrea Molo reflects on working with vulnerable children at East Bay Children’s Law Offices (EBCLO) through UC Law SF’s Child…
April 24, 2025
Mike Wood ’79 appears in a photo for a 2009 alumni publication celebrating his accomplishments as an educational entrepreneur. UC Law San Francisco remembers Mike Wood ’79, a visionary entrepreneur whose determination to help his son learn to read sparked a new era in early childhood education.
April 22, 2025
UC Law SF Professors Matt Coles, Rory Little, and Natalia Ramírez Lee discuss the legal and constitutional implications of the Trump administration’s early actions in a panel discussion at the San Francisco Public Library in April. Three UC Law San Francisco professors reflected on the first 100…