May 12, 2025
While representing clients at the Individual Representation Clinic proved to be intensive and demanding work, 3L Mayeli Soto found it provided the opportunity for self-growth and reflection on how to be a better attorney. 3L student Mayeli Soto reflects on the challenging but special work representing clients in…
May 12, 2025
Working at the intersection of environmental and international law, 3L Rowan Lane’s externship at the Pacific Community furthered her understanding of the ways international coordination can help to address climate change. 3L student Rowan Lane shares how her work in UC Law SF’s Environmental Law Clinic…
May 5, 2025
Third-year law student Alisha Parikh drafted legislation and conducted policy analysis at California’s Office of Legislative Counsel through UC Law SF’s Legislation Clinic, gaining experience in statutory interpretation, regulatory strategy, and the legislative process—skills she plans to apply in privacy and AI regulation. 3L student Alisha…
May 5, 2025
The communication skills that Michael Diamandakis developed working for the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office proved to be essential for building strong legal cases and securing positive outcomes for clients. 3L Michael Diamandakis shares how the Criminal Practice Clinic at UC Law San Francisco gave…
April 28, 2025
While participating in a mock trial with The LGBT Asylum Project, 1L Juan Alejandro Montoya deepened his understanding of the asylum process and the barriers faced by LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. 1L Juan Alejandro Montoya learned about the complexities of the U.S. asylum system and how to best serve…
April 28, 2025
Working with youths in the welfare system during the Child Welfare Practicum highlighted the importance of balancing empathy with professionalism for 3L CJ Andrea Molo.. 3L student CJ Andrea Molo reflects on working with vulnerable children at East Bay Children’s Law Offices (EBCLO) through UC Law SF’s Child…
April 21, 2025
Third-year law student Natalie Dybeck applied classroom learning to real-life cases during her externship with the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California by analyzing legal disputes and experiencing procedural rules in action. 3L student Natalie Dybeck reflects on her experience externing for a…
April 21, 2025
2L Joshua Johnson reflects on his experience appearing on behalf of clients in court and helping others apply to clear criminal records with the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office during spring break. Represented clients in live court hearings with the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office, arguing…
April 15, 2025
Through the Startup Legal Garage, second-year law student Kyle Geffon worked with clients specializing in AI and biotech and learned the skills to help startups navigate the challenges of launching a new company. 2L Kyle Geffon gained experience advising AI and biotech startups through UC Law SF’s Startup…
April 11, 2025
Third-year law student Dorsa Gohardoust applied conflict resolution strategies to mediate favorable outcomes for clients at the San Francisco and San Mateo County superior courts. 3L student Dorsa Gohardoust reflects on her experience in the Mediation Clinic, where students help resolve real disputes at local courts and agencies…
April 4, 2025
Through the human rights fact-finding track of the Refugee and Human Rights Clinic, third-year law student David Imhoff visited Honduras and undertook complex field research in Spanish to help climate-impacted refugees. 3L student David Imhoff discusses his work gathering evidence in Honduras to support the claims of asylum…
April 4, 2025
Second-year law student Angelynn Nguyen followed her passion for science, technology, and law by researching and advising an entrepreneur client about patent law through UC Law SF’s Startup Legal Garage. 2L Angelynn Nguyen helped biotech companies assess legal risks through her work with UC Law SF’s Startup Legal…