May 27, 2025
For Alternative Spring Break, 1L Shanaya Henderson worked with the San Francisco Public Defender’s 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’s longest-running clinic in her future work representing plaintiffs in class actions. Renee Applegate ’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’s Refugee and Human Rights Clinic. 2L student Alondra Martinez shares how she made a tangible difference in UC Law SF’s Refugee and Human Rights Clinic working on an…
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 ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ 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…