Evidence of Success

3L Ediz Kalkan Builds Practice-Ready Skills Through UC Law SF’s Business Law Concentration 

February 20, 2026

3L student Ediz Kalkan combined rigorous coursework, mentorship, and hands-on client experience to emerge ready for corporate practice. 3L student Ediz Kalkan shares how UC Law SF’s Business Law Concentration helped him gain the practical skills, doctrinal knowledge, and professional confidence to pursue a career advising corporate clients. It’s one of 12 concentrations that allow JD students to gain specialized expertise in a focused…

1L Taryn D’Amore Broadens Knowledge of Asylum Process While Advocating for Children

June 11, 2025

Helping children and clients with limited resources apply for asylum strengthened 1L Taryn D’Amore’s knowledge of the immigration and juvenile court system, and deepened her understanding of the human impact of the asylum process. 1L student Taryn D’Amore shares what she gained from her experience advocating for children and…

1L Sean Stone Works to Address Injustices for Detroit Residents and Prevent Homelessness 

June 11, 2025

Working with an affordable housing advocacy group in Detroit, 1L Sean Stone helped expose exploitative land contracts and other practices that unfairly disadvantage vulnerable residents. Working with the United Community Housing Coalition in Detroit, 1L Sean Stone analyzed contracts and examined factors that exacerbate homelessness and diminish housing…

1L Alyssa Martindale Helps Close Gap in Access to Justice by Assisting Clients with Name-Change Petitions

June 11, 2025

1L Alyssa Martindale helped clients navigate the name-change petition process during Alternative Spring Break, gaining insight into the ways that legal aid helps close the access-to-justice gap. 1L student Alyssa Martindale prepared name-change petitions for clients and helped them navigate a change in state law during Alternative Spring…

Alysha Shahrukh LLM ’25 Uses Legal Skills to Drive Policy Change and Expand Educational Opportunities

June 11, 2025

During Alternative Spring Break, Alysha Shahrukh LLM ’25 supported equitable education reform in Alameda County through research on juvenile rehabilitation programs across California. In a spring break pro bono project, Alysha Shahrukh LLM ’25 practiced and sharpened critical legal skills that will serve her well as she pursues…

Mariam Ghvamichava LLM ’25 Supports Asylum Seekers and Expands International Advocacy Skills

June 11, 2025

Mariam Ghvamichava LLM ’25 visited shelters in Tijuana, Mexico to conduct client intake interviews for Al Otro Lado, deepening her understanding of the legal and humanitarian challenges faced by asylum seekers. Mariam Ghvamichava LLM ’25 worked with immigrant rights organization Al Otro Lado for Alternative Spring Break (ASB),…

Moot Court Teaches 2L Marin Cummings to Effectively Argue Both Sides of Cases

June 2, 2025

By presenting petitioner and respondent arguments in UC Law SF’s Moot Court program, 2L Marin Cummings further developed her oral advocacy confidence and gained invaluable networking opportunities with field specialists. 2L student Marin Cummings gained networking connections, leadership experience, and advocacy skills in UC Law SF’s top-ranked Moot…

Working In-House with A’s Immerses 2L Philip Roxas Sullivan in Multiple Areas of Law

June 2, 2025

Working with the A’s in-house counsel for the Corporate Counsel Externship Program, 2L Philip Roxas Sullivan gained litigation experience and mentors while contributing to a baseball team he has admired since childhood. The Corporate Counsel Externship Program provided 2L Philip Roxas Sullivan with a major league opportunity to…

2L Saamia Aziz Advances Fundamental Freedoms Through Helping Immigrants

May 30, 2025

Saamia Aziz saw the impact of creative and strategic lawyering at the National Immigrant Justice Center when helping a client obtain a gubernatorial pardon for a past crime, which stood in the way of the client securing permanent residency in the U.S. 2L student Saamia Aziz experienced the…

UC Law SF’s Tech Law Concentration Equips Future Attorneys for the Frontlines of AI and Innovation 

May 28, 2025

Maria Clara Ribeiro Siqueira ’25 and Justine Caedo ’25 say UC Law SF’s Technology Law and Lawyering Concentration provided specialized skills, industry insights, and mentorship that helped them translate their passion for tech and innovation into fulfilling career paths in transactional law, privacy, and AI. As technology…

Spring Break Experience in Fresno Public Defender’s Office Strengthens 1L Nat Williford’s Legal Skills and Commitment to Advocacy 

May 27, 2025

1L Nat Williford says working with public defenders in Fresno brought classroom theory to life and deepened their resolve to pursue a career in public defense. Reflecting on a week with the Fresno Public Defender’s Office, 1L student Nat Williford shares how working alongside felony attorneys affirmed…

Thriving Under Pressure, Delivering Results for Client Make Clinic Experience Memorable for 2L Yasmin Thompson

May 27, 2025

2L Yasmin Thompson’s experience crafting arguments for clients in the Individual Representation Clinic helped her build the skills and confidence to pursue a career as a public defender after graduation. 2L student Yasmin Thompson says the “powerful” collaborations and work to serve clients in the Individual Representation Clinic…