When a monkey takes a selfie, who owns the copyright?
October 5, 2017
Andrew Dhuey '92 and the infamous "Monkey Selfie" case.
Current Students
Professor Dave Owen receives 2017 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence
October 4, 2017
When his parents denied access to all TV except PBS wildlife specials, it sparked a life-long environmental law interest in our "infectiously enthusiastic" professor.
Thinkers & Doers: September 2017
October 3, 2017
National Law Journal's 2017 Winning Litigators -- Uber's "Hell" program -- Foie gras off the menu in CA -- Comments on the Hash Lab Murder Case -- Pao Effect fighting the bamboo ceiling -- Top 10 LLM Program in California -- New neighborhood hotspots -- and much more
Introducing the Inaugural Issue of The Judges’ Book
September 29, 2017
"The Judges' Book is the first compendium of legal scholarship I have seen specifically selected for its usefulness by the judiciary. The project is an important and welcome one." - From the Foreword by Judge Marsha S. Berzon, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Welcome New Faculty Members
September 25, 2017
Seven dynamic thought leaders bring wide-ranging experience and expertise to UC Law SF.
2L Victor Escobar, Who Once Faced Deportation, Seeks To Help Undocumented Immigrants
September 22, 2017
After being locked up in immigration detention, the former DACA recipient wants to advocate for others.
3L Griffin Estes advocates for the marginalized people of San Francisco
September 19, 2017
The Managing Director of the Brennan Award-winning Hastings Homeless Legal Services discusses the critical skills needed to pursue a career in public interest and social justice.
Student Group Champions Reproductive Justice
September 18, 2017
Members of the UC Law SF chapter of If/When/How are making a difference through lobbying, fundraising and career development.
The Slants – Live from UC Law SF
September 15, 2017
2L Jeremy Chan, president of APALSA, reflects on how the student organization partnered with SFIPLA to bring the headline-making band to UC Law SF to perform and discuss their U.S. Supreme Court victory.
Community Connections
September 13, 2017
La Raza Law Students Association works for diversity in the classroom and the courtroom.
Coping With Concentration- Tim Greaney researches regulatory measures to combat increasing healthcare costs for Health Affairs
September 11, 2017
Professor Greaney's commentary suggests that regulations should target the real culprits, providers with market power and the ability to stifle competition.
Building UC Law SF
September 8, 2017
Chancellor & Dean David Faigman is overseeing an unprecedented campus transformation.