The Criminal Law & Justice Center at UC Berkeley School of Law launched the Prosecutor in Residence Program to connect students with experienced prosecutors for mentorship and career guidance. With this initiative CLJC aims to create lasting connections between academia and practice that benefit both student education and policy development.
Program Overview
Running from August 2025 to July 2026, this initiative bridges academic scholarship and prosecutorial practice by bringing together experienced prosecutors to provide diverse career perspectives while contributing to criminal justice policy discussions.
Student Engagement:Prosecutors provide career guidance through guest lectures, professional development workshops, and individual consultations for students pursuing criminal justice careers.
Campus Participation: Regular engagement through conferences, symposiums, and public forums, with scheduled panels on October 2 and November 18, 2025. Prosecutors serve as speakers at academic events and participate in advisory meetings with Center leadership.