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Celebrating Generations of Excellence
More than 300 UC Law SF alumni took part in Spring Week 2026, enjoying celebrations and events and reconnecting with the College.
Read more
Lessons in Leadership and Public Service
Jackie Speier ’76 and Barbara Lee draw on their experiences in local and federal government to encourage future lawyers to pursue meaningful work and make an impact.
Read the story
Waves of Impact
Digital art shows how landmark court cases and future lawyers can shape society.
Read more
UC Law SF Grads Start and Finish Strong
Innovative curriculum and initiatives
prepare graduates to pass the bar and find career success.
Read more
Supporting our students, faculty, and innovative initiatives
UC Law SF launches its first ever
comprehensive
campaign to raise support for scholarships, academic programs, research, and experiential opportunities.
Read the story
Illuminating the Vaccine Debate
Top media outlets turn to Prof. Dorit Reiss to make sense of the laws surrounding recent changes in federal health policy.
Read more
Leadership in Tech, Innovation, and AI Law
UC Law SF
’s
faculty, students, and
Silicon Valley partnerships
are
shaping the future of the law.
Learn more
The Power of Experience at California’s First Law School
UC Law SF graduates have the advantage of a University of California degree, a wealth of experience, and the choices provided by an education that fosters their greatest ambitions.
Learn more
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Kamala Harris’ Law School
Read more
Why UC Law SF?
#1
Graduates admitted to California Bar
#6
National Moot Court ranking
#8
General counsels at S&P 500 companies
#22
Best return on investment (earning – debt payments)
#25
% of grads at Big Law jobs
Learn more
Earn Your Degree
J.D.
MLS
LL.M.
HPL
Apply
Featured Stories
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Current Students
CBL Scholars Program Opens Pathways to Business Law Careers
April 22, 2026
Faculty
Emeritus Professor Richard Marcus Honored by Peers, Colleagues and Former Students
April 21, 2026
Current Students
3L Emily Cole Co-Authors Research Shaping Policy on Naturalization and Civic Engagement
April 20, 2026
Current Students
3L Juan Herrera Hones Legal and Advocacy Skills in the In-House Immigrants’ Rights Clinic
April 16, 2026
Into the Future
Kristin ’07 and Tom Sverchek Launch New Scholarships to Support Future Leaders in Tech and Innovation Law
April 15, 2026
Current Students
In-House Compliance Work at Visa Prepares 3L Nada Zohayr for Practice
April 14, 2026
Technology & Innovation
LexLab Program Prepares Lawyers for the Frontlines of AI Policy and Practice
April 13, 2026
Current Students
3L Rachel Sadler Charts Path in Brain Health, Tech and Policy Through Health Law Concentration
April 09, 2026
Alumni
More than 300 Alumni Celebrate Spring Week 2026
April 07, 2026
Current Students
3L Skyler Kretz Prepares for Securities Litigation Career with SEC Attorneys Through UC Law-UCDC Program
April 07, 2026
Events
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Reflects on Decades of Public Service in Jackie Speier Lecture
April 02, 2026
Current Students
Airbnb Externship Shows 3L Isabel Samayoa How Legal Strategy Drives Business Growth
March 31, 2026
Faculty
Rutter Award Recognizes Prof. Matt Coles for Guiding Students with Lessons from Storied Advocacy Career
March 30, 2026
Current Students
3L William Kunkle Builds Advocacy Skills and Career Path Through UC Law SF’s Appellate Project
March 25, 2026
Events
National Legal Masters Conference at UC Law SF Highlights Growing Demand for Professionals with Legal Training
March 18, 2026
Current Students
Working Inside a Global Wine Company Helps 3L Katrina Simons Explore In-House Legal Careers
March 17, 2026
Current Students
3L Cayden Lumbad Builds Policy and Legislative Skills Through Government Law Concentration
March 13, 2026
Alumni
UC Law SF Honors Alums Myell Mergaert ’20 and James Wagstaffe ’80 for Contributions to Law and Education
March 11, 2026
Current Students
Hands-On Client Advocacy Work Prepares 3L Yingting Xu for Practice
March 09, 2026
Current Students
3L Kevin Afiesh Learns to Translate Legal Risk Into Business Strategy as FinTech Extern
March 05, 2026
Journals
Scholars Explore Voting Rights, AI, and the Future of Elections at UC Law SF
March 04, 2026
Into the Future
Jennifer ’87 and Bob Hagle ’87 Reflect on UC Law SF’s Transformation and Future
March 03, 2026
Faculty
Prof. Ming H. Chen Recognized for Scholarly Excellence with UC Law SF Foundation Award
March 02, 2026
Current Students
3L Ellie Bowen Combines DOJ Experience and Leadership Roles in UC Law SF’s Environmental Law Concentration
February 27, 2026
Faculty
Remembering UC Law SF Professor Bill Hutton
February 25, 2026
Explore our Campus
The Civic Center is home to UC Law SF, as well as City Hall, courthouses, the Bill Graham Auditorium (where Commencement is held!), the opera, the ballet, the symphony, and the Asian Art Museum. In addition to being a place to explore between classes, our proximity to courthouses, government offices, and non-governmental organizations makes our location ideal for students
participating
in externships. We are also a short walk from diverse and vibrant neighborhoods including Hayes Valley, with its shops and restaurants, and South of Market, home to some of the biggest names in technology.
We’re
also just a few
subway
stops away from Union Square, the beautiful Ferry Building with its famous outdoor markets, as well as neighborhoods like the Castro and the Mission.
Launch Experience
The Academe at 198
This state-of-the-art residential community is thoughtfully designed for professional and graduate students, as well as trainees from UC Law San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco, University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, and other colleges and universities across the Bay Area.
Live here
The Academic Village
San Francisco’s Academic Village is a pioneering shared campus — designed to provide academic facilities and campus housing for higher education institutions with existing or desired programs in San Francisco. Partner with the Academic Village to access campus housing, programmatic space, and a multidiscipline campus in San Francisco.
Partner with us
Expertise that Matters
Leaders in AI Law
UC Law SF is shaping the future of the law and legal education in technology, innovation, and AI.
Explore AI Law
For media
UC Law SF faculty are leading voices across the range of issues
impacting
law and society.
Faculty Experts
Top scholars
Check the recent publications, scholarly works, and engagement of UC Law SF faculty.
Learn More
Faculty in the News
Vaccines
Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
Prof. Dorit Reiss explains that the federal government’s decision to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children must be based on evidence and clear reasoning to survive potential legal challenges.
>> The New York Times
Executive Power
‘No war on Venezuela’: Bay Area leaders, protesters call Trump’s attack unconstitutional
Examining the limits of presidential war powers, Profs. Rory Little and Zachary Price assess the legality of recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela and the constitutional authority to deploy force overseas.
>> San Francisco Chronicle
AI
Silicon Valley Builds Amazon and Gmail Copycats to Train A.I. Agents
Analyzing how AI startups are copying websites to train systems that could replace white-collar workers, Prof. Robin Feldman explains these actions may violate copyright law, but companies are “shooting first and asking questions later.”
>> The New York Times
Constitutional Law
The state surveillance centers feeding info to the federal government | Opinion
Noting that government fusion centers quietly collect broad personal data with little oversight, Nicole Ozer of the Center for Constitutional Democracy argues this surveillance model threatens civil liberties. She urges greater transparency and accountability.
>> The Sacramento Bee
Featured Events
Bagels and Coffee in the Law Library
Take a study break and stop by the Circulation Desk in the Law Library for bagels and coffee starting at 8 am on Thursday, April 23, and Thursday, April 30. […]
Apr
23
Event Date
April 23rd
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Event Location
Library Circulation Desk
Bagels and Coffee in the Law Library
Take a study break and stop by the Circulation Desk in the Law Library for bagels and coffee starting at 8 am on Thursday, April 23, and Thursday, April 30. […]
Apr
30
Event Date
April 30th
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Event Location
Library Circulation Desk
Crash Course in Legal Research (on Zoom)
Need to brush up on your legal research skills before the summer? Join the UC Law research librarians at 5 pm on Monday, May 11, as they provide a whirlwind […]
May
11
Event Date
May 11th
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Board of Directors
The University of California College of the Law, San Francisco was established by statute in 1878 and is governed by a Board of Directors.
Click here to access Meeting Notices, Agendas and Materials
of the Boards and the Campus Housing Finance Authority.
Home
Celebrating Generations of Excellence
More than 300 UC Law SF alumni took part in Spring Week 2026, enjoying celebrations and events and reconnecting with the College.
Read more
Lessons in Leadership and Public Service
Jackie Speier ’76 and Barbara Lee draw on their experiences in local and federal government to encourage future lawyers to pursue meaningful work and make an impact.
Read the story
Waves of Impact
Digital art shows how landmark court cases and future lawyers can shape society.
Read more
UC Law SF Grads Start and Finish Strong
Innovative curriculum and initiatives
prepare graduates to pass the bar and find career success.
Read more
Supporting our students, faculty, and innovative initiatives
UC Law SF launches its first ever
comprehensive
campaign to raise support for scholarships, academic programs, research, and experiential opportunities.
Read the story
Illuminating the Vaccine Debate
Top media outlets turn to Prof. Dorit Reiss to make sense of the laws surrounding recent changes in federal health policy.
Read more
Leadership in Tech, Innovation, and AI Law
UC Law SF
’s
faculty, students, and
Silicon Valley partnerships
are
shaping the future of the law.
Learn more
The Power of Experience at California’s First Law School
UC Law SF graduates have the advantage of a University of California degree, a wealth of experience, and the choices provided by an education that fosters their greatest ambitions.
Learn more
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Kamala Harris’ Law School
Read more
Why UC Law SF?
#1
Graduates admitted to California Bar
#6
National Moot Court ranking
#8
General counsels at S&P 500 companies
#22
Best return on investment (earning – debt payments)
#25
% of grads at Big Law jobs
Learn more
Earn Your Degree
J.D.
MLS
LL.M.
HPL
Apply
Featured Stories
More News
Current Students
CBL Scholars Program Opens Pathways to Business Law Careers
April 22, 2026
Faculty
Emeritus Professor Richard Marcus Honored by Peers, Colleagues and Former Students
April 21, 2026
Current Students
3L Emily Cole Co-Authors Research Shaping Policy on Naturalization and Civic Engagement
April 20, 2026
Current Students
3L Juan Herrera Hones Legal and Advocacy Skills in the In-House Immigrants’ Rights Clinic
April 16, 2026
Into the Future
Kristin ’07 and Tom Sverchek Launch New Scholarships to Support Future Leaders in Tech and Innovation Law
April 15, 2026
Current Students
In-House Compliance Work at Visa Prepares 3L Nada Zohayr for Practice
April 14, 2026
Technology & Innovation
LexLab Program Prepares Lawyers for the Frontlines of AI Policy and Practice
April 13, 2026
Current Students
3L Rachel Sadler Charts Path in Brain Health, Tech and Policy Through Health Law Concentration
April 09, 2026
Alumni
More than 300 Alumni Celebrate Spring Week 2026
April 07, 2026
Current Students
3L Skyler Kretz Prepares for Securities Litigation Career with SEC Attorneys Through UC Law-UCDC Program
April 07, 2026
Events
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Reflects on Decades of Public Service in Jackie Speier Lecture
April 02, 2026
Current Students
Airbnb Externship Shows 3L Isabel Samayoa How Legal Strategy Drives Business Growth
March 31, 2026
Faculty
Rutter Award Recognizes Prof. Matt Coles for Guiding Students with Lessons from Storied Advocacy Career
March 30, 2026
Current Students
3L William Kunkle Builds Advocacy Skills and Career Path Through UC Law SF’s Appellate Project
March 25, 2026
Events
National Legal Masters Conference at UC Law SF Highlights Growing Demand for Professionals with Legal Training
March 18, 2026
Current Students
Working Inside a Global Wine Company Helps 3L Katrina Simons Explore In-House Legal Careers
March 17, 2026
Current Students
3L Cayden Lumbad Builds Policy and Legislative Skills Through Government Law Concentration
March 13, 2026
Alumni
UC Law SF Honors Alums Myell Mergaert ’20 and James Wagstaffe ’80 for Contributions to Law and Education
March 11, 2026
Current Students
Hands-On Client Advocacy Work Prepares 3L Yingting Xu for Practice
March 09, 2026
Current Students
3L Kevin Afiesh Learns to Translate Legal Risk Into Business Strategy as FinTech Extern
March 05, 2026
Journals
Scholars Explore Voting Rights, AI, and the Future of Elections at UC Law SF
March 04, 2026
Into the Future
Jennifer ’87 and Bob Hagle ’87 Reflect on UC Law SF’s Transformation and Future
March 03, 2026
Faculty
Prof. Ming H. Chen Recognized for Scholarly Excellence with UC Law SF Foundation Award
March 02, 2026
Current Students
3L Ellie Bowen Combines DOJ Experience and Leadership Roles in UC Law SF’s Environmental Law Concentration
February 27, 2026
Faculty
Remembering UC Law SF Professor Bill Hutton
February 25, 2026
Explore our Campus
The Civic Center is home to UC Law SF, as well as City Hall, courthouses, the Bill Graham Auditorium (where Commencement is held!), the opera, the ballet, the symphony, and the Asian Art Museum. In addition to being a place to explore between classes, our proximity to courthouses, government offices, and non-governmental organizations makes our location ideal for students
participating
in externships. We are also a short walk from diverse and vibrant neighborhoods including Hayes Valley, with its shops and restaurants, and South of Market, home to some of the biggest names in technology.
We’re
also just a few
subway
stops away from Union Square, the beautiful Ferry Building with its famous outdoor markets, as well as neighborhoods like the Castro and the Mission.
Launch Experience
The Academe at 198
This state-of-the-art residential community is thoughtfully designed for professional and graduate students, as well as trainees from UC Law San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco, University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, and other colleges and universities across the Bay Area.
Live here
The Academic Village
San Francisco’s Academic Village is a pioneering shared campus — designed to provide academic facilities and campus housing for higher education institutions with existing or desired programs in San Francisco. Partner with the Academic Village to access campus housing, programmatic space, and a multidiscipline campus in San Francisco.
Partner with us
Expertise that Matters
Leaders in AI Law
UC Law SF is shaping the future of the law and legal education in technology, innovation, and AI.
Explore AI Law
For media
UC Law SF faculty are leading voices across the range of issues
impacting
law and society.
Faculty Experts
Top scholars
Check the recent publications, scholarly works, and engagement of UC Law SF faculty.
Learn More
Faculty in the News
Vaccines
Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
Prof. Dorit Reiss explains that the federal government’s decision to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children must be based on evidence and clear reasoning to survive potential legal challenges.
>> The New York Times
Executive Power
‘No war on Venezuela’: Bay Area leaders, protesters call Trump’s attack unconstitutional
Examining the limits of presidential war powers, Profs. Rory Little and Zachary Price assess the legality of recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela and the constitutional authority to deploy force overseas.
>> San Francisco Chronicle
AI
Silicon Valley Builds Amazon and Gmail Copycats to Train A.I. Agents
Analyzing how AI startups are copying websites to train systems that could replace white-collar workers, Prof. Robin Feldman explains these actions may violate copyright law, but companies are “shooting first and asking questions later.”
>> The New York Times
Constitutional Law
The state surveillance centers feeding info to the federal government | Opinion
Noting that government fusion centers quietly collect broad personal data with little oversight, Nicole Ozer of the Center for Constitutional Democracy argues this surveillance model threatens civil liberties. She urges greater transparency and accountability.
>> The Sacramento Bee
Featured Events
Bagels and Coffee in the Law Library
Take a study break and stop by the Circulation Desk in the Law Library for bagels and coffee starting at 8 am on Thursday, April 23, and Thursday, April 30. […]
Apr
23
Event Date
April 23rd
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Event Location
Library Circulation Desk
Bagels and Coffee in the Law Library
Take a study break and stop by the Circulation Desk in the Law Library for bagels and coffee starting at 8 am on Thursday, April 23, and Thursday, April 30. […]
Apr
30
Event Date
April 30th
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Event Location
Library Circulation Desk
Crash Course in Legal Research (on Zoom)
Need to brush up on your legal research skills before the summer? Join the UC Law research librarians at 5 pm on Monday, May 11, as they provide a whirlwind […]
May
11
Event Date
May 11th
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Board of Directors
The University of California College of the Law, San Francisco was established by statute in 1878 and is governed by a Board of Directors.
Click here to access Meeting Notices, Agendas and Materials
of the Boards and the Campus Housing Finance Authority.