News - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

I write today to assure you that we stand united, committed to maintaining a culture of tolerance and inclusion.

Message from Dean Faigman: Charlottesville

August 17, 2017

Now is not the time to remain silent.

Message from Dean Faigman: Bar Exam Pass Line

August 14, 2017

Sound research is needed to determine a proper cut score.

Powering up with UC Law SF students Kimberly Willis

UC Law SF Students Staying Energized at the California Public Utilities Commission

August 11, 2017

Three students dedicated to public service and the environment discuss their experience this summer at the CPUC.

Announcing New Academic Dean Morris Ratner

August 1, 2017

Highly regarded scholar, educator, and mentor explains his goals of supporting the school while exploring opportunities for change.

Thinkers & Doers: July 2017

August 1, 2017

Polyamorous Marriages -- Prof. Feldman has Amazon's #1 New Release in Health Law -- 2017 Trial Lawyer of the Year -- Cleaning up the Tenderloin -- The Democratic Party's Billion-Dollar Mistake -- War Games Threatcasting -- Prof. Williams' book on Mark Cuban's summer reading list -- and much more

Lights, Camera, Legal: UC Law SF students on set with Danny Glover, Terry Crews, Stephen Yeun, & more.

July 28, 2017

Rising 3L Kristian Zanis, and rising 2Ls Eisha Perry and Sara Khorasani are learning the legal and production side of the film industry at a San Francisco entertainment law firm.

Rising 2L “nerding out” this summer at the California Energy Commission

July 21, 2017

"You can call me 'M,'" says Monika Darwish, the wannabe spy turned law student who cannot wait to roll up her sleeves and develop legal skills to help save the planet.

Silicon Valley Star: Jonathan Runyan ’06 is Helping Startups Succeed

July 14, 2017

After representing hundreds of tech firms and venture funds, Runyan decided to join one.

UC Law SF student Gracie Wright is taking advantage of some

When Irish Eyes are Advocating: Rising 3L interns at the Adoption Authority of Ireland

July 7, 2017

Gracie Wright assists with inter-country adoptions, researches 'mother and baby home,' and learns to balance the emotional and legal aspects of people searching for their families.

The Clara Foltz lounge was transformed into a television studio to film an episode of KQED Newsroom featuring Professor Rory Little.

Thinkers & Doers: June 2017

July 5, 2017

Sherlock Holmes Syndrome -- Clara Foltz lounge is the new (temporary) KQED TV studio -- Professor Joan C. Williams on a talk radio tour -- Why Do We Work for Justice? -- Politico says Trump Hearings Launch Kamala Harris -- #SummerOfLaw -- Was alum a potential running mate for President John F. Kennedy? -- and much more

Message from Dean Faigman: Celebrating Justice on the 4th

June 27, 2017

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, a time when we celebrate the victory of law over tyranny, it is worth contemplating the role of the modern law school.

This Is Why We Work For Justice

June 26, 2017

The idea of becoming a lawyer is full of stereotypes, but what is truly at the heart of people dedicated to law? What does justice really mean to them? This is why we work #ForJustice.