News - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

Hadar Aviram assumes the presidency of the Western Society of Criminology

February 6, 2017

Congratulations to UC Law SF Professor Hadar Aviram, who is set to begin her term as the president of the Western Society of Criminology.

Statement from Dean Faigman: Deans Letter to California Supreme Court re California Bar Exam

February 1, 2017

Today a group of 20 deans of ABA-accredited California law schools submitted a letter to the California Supreme Court, calling upon it to "exercise its legal jurisdiction over the California State Bar to adjust its scoring methods to bring them in line with the nation's at large."

Statement from Dean Faigman: President Trump’s Executive Order re Travel

January 30, 2017

The UC Law SF' seal carries the words fiat justitia -- Let Justice Be Done. This motto is not a hollow promise; it is who we are and what we do.

Terry Edwards (in a photograph from the Dallas Morning News)

Zero Hour: Adjunct Prof John Mills represents Texas inmate Terry Edwards, set to be executed 1/26/17.

January 25, 2017

"Is Texas About to Execute an Innocent Man?" asks Slate.

Every day I come to UC Law SF and I am totally baffled that I have this job that I love, said David. Pictured here with some of his students in attendance for the award ceremony.

A Class Above: Professor David Takacs receives 2016 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence

January 23, 2017

Friends, colleagues, alumni, students, and other members of the UC Law SF community gathered to celebrate Professor Takacs as the winner of the 2016 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence.

Professor Leo Martinez Elected Fellow of American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel

January 17, 2017

One of only five academics in elite organization focused on the creative, ethical, and efficient adjudication of insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, peer-provided scholarship, professional coordination and the improvement of the relationship between and among its diverse members.

Kelsey (front and center) in Washington with members of Veterans for American Ideals.

She taught me the meaning of true bravery’: 2L Kelsey Campbell advocates for refugee legislation

January 12, 2017

Former Pentagon foreign policy advisor and Air Force veteran promotes visa programs to protect refugees, like her friend Sura, who supported U.S. Armed Forces as interpreters.

How to Ask a Question: Renowned trial attorney Shanin Specter brings his expertise back to UC Law SF

January 5, 2017

Whether to capture the attention of a jury, conduct a deposition, or even order a Starbucks, Shanin Specter shares his experience on the best way to ask and answer a question in his upcoming "How to Ask a Question" course at UC Law SF.

Ryan Khojasteh takes the Oath of Office for San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission Seat 3

1L Ryan Khojasteh Appointed to San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission

January 3, 2017

"It's for my generation to rise up, to play our part, and to allow other people to have hope," says Khojasteh, son of immigrants.

New Year’s Greetings and Resolutions for the New Year

December 30, 2016

Message from Chancellor & Dean David Faigman

David L. Faigman Named 21st Chancellor & Dean at University of California Hastings College of the Law

December 19, 2016

Distinguished professor and renowned scholar brings dynamic leadership qualities, entrepreneurial mindset, comprehensive vision for the future of UC Law SF in San Francisco to the position.

Mockup of view from the Sky Deck at 333 Golden Gate

Update on the Building UC Law SF Campaign

December 15, 2016

Message from Eric T. Dumbleton, Chief Development Officer