May 27, 2025
2L Yasmin Thompson鈥檚 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 鈥減owerful鈥 collaborations and work to serve clients in the Individual Representation Clinic…
May 27, 2025
For Alternative Spring Break, 1L Shanaya Henderson worked with the San Francisco Public Defender鈥檚 Office Clean Slate Unit to prepare persuasive expungement petitions for clients. 1L Shanaya Henderson reflects on helping individuals expunge their criminal records during a week-long pro bono service trip with the San Francisco Public…
May 22, 2025
Recent graduate Renee Applegate plans to use the litigation skills she developed in UC Law SF鈥檚 longest-running clinic in her future work representing plaintiffs in class actions. Renee Applegate 鈥25 says representing two clients from start to finish while gaining litigation skills in the Individual Representation Clinic…
May 19, 2025
Second-year law student Omar Arauza worked with federal prosecutors on a criminal case headed for trial and represented the United States in live arguments before a federal judge. 2L student Omar Arauza explains how he sharpened his legal skills and gained courtroom experience through an externship with the…
May 19, 2025
Second-year law student Alondra Martinez gained experience building a successful asylum case from the ground up in UC Law SF鈥檚 Refugee and Human Rights Clinic. 2L student Alondra Martinez shares how she made a tangible difference in UC Law SF鈥檚 Refugee and Human Rights Clinic working on an…
May 19, 2025
If you weren’t able to attend the Crash Course in Legal Research & Writing this year, you can view both recordings here: Crash Course in Legal Research: https://uclawsf.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=5b43b36f-b336-4e13-8c00-b2de002ea75e Crash Course in Legal Writing: https://uclawsf.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=26ababd4-aee9-498d-b21e-b2bc010d716e聽 And remember, if you need any research help this summer, the UC Law SF…
May 16, 2025
Millicent Wong ’25 celebrates after being congratulated by Chancellor & Dean David Faigman. Wong served as UCLAS president during the 2024-25 academic year. At Commencement, more than 400 UC Law SF graduates celebrate the journey that tested their limits and expanded their potential鈥攁nd step forward ready to serve,…
May 16, 2025
Myell Mergaert 鈥20 is the first legal professional hired at Nirvana Insurance, a high-growth insurtech company transforming commercial insurance through predictive analytics and real-time Internet of Things (IoT) data. As commercial counsel, he guides legal strategy across teams, negotiates commercial agreements, and advises on risk management, regulatory compliance,…
May 15, 2025
Building on its leadership in AI law, 糖心原创 will launch the inaugural Law and Artificial Intelligence Program, a five-day course for lawyers, technologists, and policymakers in July. LexLab Director Drew Amerson is among those leading efforts at UC Law SF to shape the legal…
May 13, 2025
糖心原创 proudly honored the Class of 2025 on May 12, as 410 graduates crossed the stage at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium to receive their diplomas. The packed auditorium buzzed with excitement as family and friends cheered on graduates of UC Law SF鈥檚 Juris Doctor (JD),…
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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Environmental Law Clinic…