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Message from Dean Faigman: Defending DACA

September 6, 2017

As every student of constitutional law knows well, no change in unjust laws ever came about without resistance. This injustice must be resisted.

Message from Dean Faigman: Charlottesville

August 17, 2017

Now is not the time to remain silent.

Message from Dean Faigman: Bar Exam Pass Line

August 14, 2017

Sound research is needed to determine a proper cut score.

UC Law SF Students Staying Energized at the California Public Utilities Commission

August 11, 2017

Three students dedicated to public service and the environment discuss their experience this summer at the CPUC.

Announcing New Academic Dean Morris Ratner

August 1, 2017

Highly regarded scholar, educator, and mentor explains his goals of supporting the school while exploring opportunities for change.

Lights, Camera, Legal: UC Law SF students on set with Danny Glover, Terry Crews, Stephen Yeun, & more.

July 28, 2017

Rising 3L Kristian Zanis, and rising 2Ls Eisha Perry and Sara Khorasani are learning the legal and production side of the film industry at a San Francisco entertainment law firm.

Rising 2L “nerding out” this summer at the California Energy Commission

July 21, 2017

"You can call me 'M,'" says Monika Darwish, the wannabe spy turned law student who cannot wait to roll up her sleeves and develop legal skills to help save the planet.

Silicon Valley Star: Jonathan Runyan ’06 is Helping Startups Succeed

July 14, 2017

After representing hundreds of tech firms and venture funds, Runyan decided to join one.

When Irish Eyes are Advocating: Rising 3L interns at the Adoption Authority of Ireland

July 7, 2017

Gracie Wright assists with inter-country adoptions, researches 'mother and baby home,' and learns to balance the emotional and legal aspects of people searching for their families.

Message from Dean Faigman: Celebrating Justice on the 4th

June 27, 2017

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, a time when we celebrate the victory of law over tyranny, it is worth contemplating the role of the modern law school.

This Is Why We Work For Justice

June 26, 2017

The idea of becoming a lawyer is full of stereotypes, but what is truly at the heart of people dedicated to law? What does justice really mean to them? This is why we work #ForJustice.

Rising 3L summers at workers’ rights firm in NYC, gives her regards to Broadway.

June 23, 2017

"San Francisco is really the best place in the world," says Rising 3L Liz Medrano, "but I always had a dream of living in New York City."