April 20, 2026
3L Emily Cole’s work with Professor Ming H. Chen turns qualitative data about naturalization into findings that influence national policy initiatives. 3L student Emily Cole discusses her work as a fellow with the Center for Race, Immigration, Citizenship, and Equality (RICE) and as a…
April 16, 2026
3L Juan Herrera worked directly with clients seeking release from immigration detention, turning complex legal challenges into real-world lessons in advocacy and lawyering. 3L student Juan Herrera reflects on his work in the In-House track of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, where he helped clients gain freedom from…
April 14, 2026
3L Nada Zohayr combines corporate legal experience at Visa with courtroom advocacy through the UC Law SF Trial Team, preparing to excel as a versatile attorney. 3L Nada Zohayr discusses her work with Visa’s Legal, Ethics & Compliance department through the UC Law SF Corporate…
April 9, 2026
3L Rachel Sadler studies health law and policy at UC Law SF while researching the legal implications of neurotechnology and other emerging tools that may affect human cognition. 3L student Rachel Sadler shares how UC Law SF’s Health Law Concentration prepared her for a…
April 7, 2026
3L Skyler Kretz worked on high-stakes securities enforcement matters at the SEC, reconstructing evidence trails and supporting active investigations. 3L student Skyler Kretz reflects on her semester in Washington, D.C., where she worked on investigations with attorneys from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission through UC Law…
March 31, 2026
An externship at Airbnb provided 3L Isabel Samayoa exposure to areas such as contracts, licensing, risk management, and growth strategy, helping her develop the skills and experience to thrive in her future career as a corporate transactions attorney. 3L student Isabel Samayoa reflects on her work with…
March 25, 2026
3L student William Kunkle sharpened his legal writing and advocacy skills through real casework, faculty mentorship, and access to the Bay Area appellate community. 3L student William Kunkle shares how UC Law SF’s Appellate Project prepared him for legal practice and helped him secure…
March 17, 2026
Katrina Simons explores in-house legal practice through UC Law SF’s Corporate Counsel Externship Program. 3L student Katrina Simons discusses her experience working with in-house legal teams at Delicato Family Wines through UC Law SF’s Corporate Counsel Externship Program. Collaborated with in-house…
March 13, 2026
3L Cayden Lumbad prepares for a career in government and public policy at UC Law SF. 3L student Cayden Lumbad reflects on how UC Law SF’s Government Law Concentration helped him understand how policy is shaped and how lawyers can drive change beyond the courtroom. …
March 9, 2026
Yingting Xu hones skills in labor and employment law through clinics, volunteer work, and leadership roles — experiences that prepare her to excel professionally. 3L student Yingting Xu explains how UC Law SF’s clinics, courses, and leadership opportunities helped her gain the skills and confidence to practice…
March 5, 2026
3L Kevin Afiesh strengthened his corporate and fintech skillset through an externship at Plaid, gaining real-world experience at the intersection of technology and financial services. 3L student Kevin Afiesh shares how UC Law San Francisco’s Corporate Counsel Externship provided immersive, practice-ready training inside Plaid’s in-house legal department.
February 27, 2026
Ellie Bowen pursues her passion for environmental law through hands-on experiences at UC Law SF, connecting coursework, case law, and doctrine to litigation, law enforcement, and policy advocacy. 3L student Ellie Bowen explains how UC Law San Francisco’s courses, clinics, and student leadership opportunities helped her build…