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1L Cindy Muro Receives Scholarship for Domestic Violence Advocacy

January 18, 2018

A survivor of abuse herself, Muro now strives to do everything in her power to help people help themselves and create a platform for individuals to be heard.

Message from Dean Faigman: On the passing of Professor Geoff Hazard

January 11, 2018

"A deeply inspiring teacher, a mentor to many generations of students and faculty, an enormously influential scholar, and a dear friend to so many of us."

Brianna Howard ’16 on “How to Level Up in the Growing World of Video Game Law”

Brianna Howard '16 is hitting the turbo button on her career by navigating the legal issues of esports, and augmented & virtual reality.

Leading end of life litigator Kathryn Tucker and End of Life Liberty Project find new academic base at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF

January 8, 2018

Tucker founded the End of Life Liberty Project in 2015 as a program within the Disability Rights Legal Center.

Meet Elizabeth McGriff ’96, Coming Full Circle to Become New Director of LEOP

December 19, 2017

Elizabeth McGriff '96 is a proud LEOP alumna and will continue to develop the program's tradition of almost 50 years of greatness at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF.

Associate Dean Lefstin & Other Leading Experts Conclude Current State of Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence “Indefensible”

December 14, 2017

According to a report released by Lefstin, and two of the nation's other leading patent law scholars, the current rules for determining what innovations are eligible for patent protection are indefensible as a matter of legal principle and are causing particular difficulties for bioscience fields.

Guaranteeing the Public Trust

December 11, 2017

Julia Olson '97 is spearheading a significant legal challenge to the United States government's role in causing and increasing the dangers of climate change.

Introducing Hastings Environmental Law Journal

December 1, 2017

The Hastings West-Northwest Journal of Environmental Law and Policy has changed its name to Hastings Environmental Law Journal (HELJ) and its inaugural issue is available now.

Interested in startup law and legal tech? New student org Tech x Â鶹ÊÓƵH has you covered.

November 22, 2017

2Ls Xia Hwang and Edgar Vargas cofounded Tech x Â鶹ÊÓƵH to help educate fellow students about opportunities to learn about startup law at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF and bring panels of attorneys and early-stage startup founders to campus to discuss career opportunities.

Professor Carol Izumi receives 2018 William Pincus Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment to Clinical Legal Education from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS)

November 20, 2017

"Recipients are giants in the field and Carol belongs in their midst," says Associate Dean Ascanio Piomelli.

Exciting New Spring 2018 Courses Focus on the Future

November 17, 2017

Grabbing from the headlines and emphasizing innovation, courses like Legal Tech Startups, Advanced Immigration Law, and Stalking and Law will prepare Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF students for next-level legal careers.

Port pilot John Betz ’96 discusses his non-legal career and the importance of education

November 14, 2017

A tragic "Deadliest Catch" moment piqued a lifelong interest in the law and encouraged John to pursue a law degree at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF.