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.
Current Students
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.
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."
Scholarship by Prof. Ellias Highlighted at Stanford/Yale/Harvard Junior Faculty Forum
June 19, 2017
Ellias presented from his new paper, "What Drives Bankruptcy Forum Shopping? Evidence from Market Data."
Rising 3L summers at “the country’s first powerhouse marijuana law firm.”
June 16, 2017
"The War on Drugs is soooo 1971," says Rising 3L Jeremy Schwartz, a Chapter Leader for Law Students for Sensible Drug Policy who is working this summer at Vicente Sederberg in Denver.
Pastry chef turned law student receives American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2017 Medal of Excellence.
June 9, 2017
UC Law SF student Ally Pierce recognized by the ABI for outstanding performance in bankruptcy coursework and dedication to the specialty.
UC Law SF Students Honored for Public Interest Service
May 22, 2017
The UC Law SF community celebrates its inspiring, tireless, and big-hearted students with a dedication to serve and help others in need.
Antitrust Law & American Rag: Larry Russ ’78 gives his advice on success in law and entrepreneurial ventures
May 9, 2017
UC Law SF alumnus Larry Russ discusses the law, business, and making a plan for the future.