News - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

Terry Edwards (in a photograph from the Dallas Morning News)

Zero Hour: Adjunct Prof John Mills represents Texas inmate Terry Edwards, set to be executed 1/26/17.

January 25, 2017

"Is Texas About to Execute an Innocent Man?" asks Slate.

Every day I come to UC Law SF and I am totally baffled that I have this job that I love, said David. Pictured here with some of his students in attendance for the award ceremony.

A Class Above: Professor David Takacs receives 2016 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence

January 23, 2017

Friends, colleagues, alumni, students, and other members of the UC Law SF community gathered to celebrate Professor Takacs as the winner of the 2016 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence.

Professor Leo Martinez Elected Fellow of American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel

January 17, 2017

One of only five academics in elite organization focused on the creative, ethical, and efficient adjudication of insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, peer-provided scholarship, professional coordination and the improvement of the relationship between and among its diverse members.

Kelsey (front and center) in Washington with members of Veterans for American Ideals.

She taught me the meaning of true bravery’: 2L Kelsey Campbell advocates for refugee legislation

January 12, 2017

Former Pentagon foreign policy advisor and Air Force veteran promotes visa programs to protect refugees, like her friend Sura, who supported U.S. Armed Forces as interpreters.

How to Ask a Question: Renowned trial attorney Shanin Specter brings his expertise back to UC Law SF

January 5, 2017

Whether to capture the attention of a jury, conduct a deposition, or even order a Starbucks, Shanin Specter shares his experience on the best way to ask and answer a question in his upcoming "How to Ask a Question" course at UC Law SF.

Ryan Khojasteh takes the Oath of Office for San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission Seat 3

1L Ryan Khojasteh Appointed to San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission

January 3, 2017

"It's for my generation to rise up, to play our part, and to allow other people to have hope," says Khojasteh, son of immigrants.

New Year’s Greetings and Resolutions for the New Year

December 30, 2016

Message from Chancellor & Dean David Faigman

David L. Faigman Named 21st Chancellor & Dean at University of California Hastings College of the Law

December 19, 2016

Distinguished professor and renowned scholar brings dynamic leadership qualities, entrepreneurial mindset, comprehensive vision for the future of UC Law SF in San Francisco to the position.

Mockup of view from the Sky Deck at 333 Golden Gate

Update on the Building UC Law SF Campaign

December 15, 2016

Message from Eric T. Dumbleton, Chief Development Officer

Deputy Director Hilary Hardcastle (center) with the Law Library staff.

A Dynamic Intellectual Hub

December 9, 2016

The Law Library at UC Law SF has long been known for embracing technology and innovation. In the 1970s, it was an early adopter of Lexis and Westlaw, the newly introduced microfiche and microfilm systems, and maintained a mission of service that set it apart from other libraries. In…

UC Law SF 2L Andres Ramos will take a break from finals this year to cast an electoral vote on December 19.

From law school to the Electoral College, 2L Andres Ramos tapped as one of California’s 55 Electors

December 7, 2016

UC Law SF student Andres Ramos will be one of the selected few that directly casts a ballot for the next US President during California's Electoral College vote on December 19.

The European flag features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity

UC Law SF Role in EU Procedure Project

December 7, 2016

The European drafting process remains far from complete, and actual adoption of the resulting proposals will surely be a gradual thing. Throughout, however, these developments will have a significant UC Law SF component, and UC Law SF students will have the benefit of information about these significant international trends.