Take Five: Berkeley Law Nabs a Whopping Five Coveted Skadden Public Interest Fellowships (11/24/2020) Dean Erwin Chemerinsky says the total, second most among all law schools, “so reflects our public mission and commitment to public service.” Melani Tiongson ’18 Finds a Professional Path and Personal Bond with Patti Legal Fellowship (10/23/2020) During her one-year assignment at UC Legal, Tiongson strives to honor the legacy of Christopher Patti, UC Berkeley’s former chief campus counsel. Path Finder: Safa Ansari-Bayegan ’20 Nabs Elite Criminal Justice Fellowship (02/03/2020) Given to just three graduating law students each year, the E. Barrett Prettyman Fellowship develops top indigent defense lawyers through rigorous training and strong support. Custom Fit: Michelle Kim ’18 Finds Ideal Match with Patti Legal Fellowship (08/28/2019) The fellowship’s second recipient is eager to help the university advance its commitment to diversity and social justice. Four Berkeley Law Graduates Nab Prized Equal Justice Works Fellowships (05/31/2019) They will collectively advocate for immigrant children, homeless people, working-class communities of color, and gender-based violence survivors. Supreme Accomplishment: Alumni Trio to Clerk at Nation’s Highest Court (02/14/2019) Jordan Bock ’17, Matt Rice ’16, and Anuradha Sivaram ’14 will clerk for Justices Elena Kagan, Clarence Thomas, and Sonia Sotomayor respectively.
