Diversity

Bonta says law students and young lawyers “have the agency, power, and authority to make our world better, and in many ways you’ve already done that.”

The Class of 2026 recently arrived on campus with some impressive metrics, and other numbers fill out a deeper story. 

With an eye on aligning student enthusiasm with some of Berkeley Law’s strongest offerings, the Admissions Office is repackaging some gift aid into a new set of scholarships.

The Plaintiffs’ Law Association has 200 members and is a leader in a national law school trend. 

Fraser Muir LL.M. ’19 and a crew of J.D. and LL.M. students crafted a how-to guide to give immigrants a shot at working their cases on their own.

Providing tuition, fees, academic support, and mentoring for remarkable first-generation students like Alleyah Caesar ’24, the program has become a vital part of the school’s landscape.

Hollis works to connect Law Students of African Descent students with alumni and faculty mentors, and is a mentor herself for fellows with the Startup Law Initiative.

Cirelli is the youngest member of the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s five-person Constitutional Review Committee and its only law student.

Separated from her sister in Mexico, César is on Hispanic Executive’s 30 Under 30 list for her wide-ranging work to benefit immigrant, Latinx, and BIPOC communities.

Part of the Pro Bono Program, the Berkeley Law Alternative Service Trips offer a school-funded opportunity to offer legal help to people in need.

Presented by Military Veterans at Berkeley Law, the event raised awareness of concerning issues and bolstered connections between veteran students and alumni and their supporters.

From co-leading our business law journal and Catholic affinity group to helping renters secure key housing rights, Whitthorne has made the most of his Berkeley Law experience.

Perry assesses the Respect for Marriage Act, and how his family’s experience with the marriage equality issue fueled his interest in Berkeley Law and career aspirations.

U.S. District Court Judges Sarala Nagala ’08 and Adrienne Nelson describe the inner workings of their judicial chambers and what they look for in prospective clerks. 

Overcoming incarceration, homelessness, and hunger, Hensley has made the most of a California State University program that helps people reintegrate into the education system.

She aims to reduce gun violence and mass incarceration while rooting out racial, socioeconomic, and gender disparities within the county’s criminal legal system.

Holding its annual gala Feb. 24, the Dale Minami ’71 Public Interest Fellowship connects API alumni, honors deserving graduates, provides financial support to deserving lawyers, and more.

Antonio Ingram II ’14, Allina Amuchie ’13, Tyler Garvey ’14, and Shanita Farris ’16 credit the student group for pivotal support, networking, and community.

Library staff are moving books, periodicals, and other materials that cover America’s Indigenous people to their own place on the shelves. 

A whopping 18 courses are available to Berkeley Law students for the first time this semester, including 3 focused on emerging areas in the corporate sector.

Twelve Pack: A dozen Berkeley Law homepage stories from 2022 that illustrate the school’s excellence, community, and public mission.

The current U.S. Supreme Court majority, Bridges argues, only remedies racism against people of color when it encounters something that resembles the pre-civil rights era, from poll taxes to eugenics.

Obasogie and UC Berkeley School of Public Health Professor Darlene Francis hold a casual but frank conversation about how their field can improve. 

The book project was an intellectual as well as a physical journey for Abrams, who needed to add new skills to her research toolbox to pull it off.

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights recently considered the 2010 fatal beating of Anastasio Hernandez Rojas, thanks to years of work from the International Human Rights Law Clinic. 

UC Berkeley ceramic artist and fellow veteran Ehren Tool helps Berkeley Law vets design mugs that connect with their formative military experience.

With basic rights in peril at home and around the world, the law school community is answering the call.

Hailing from 41 countries, 246 students bring a vast array of experiences and perspectives to the school from across the globe.

Berkeley Law’s growing Clinical Program adds 14 new hires to further its mission and train more students.

Hewlett tells Berkeley Law students, “Don’t hesitate to make the change you want to see, don’t be afraid to challenge yourself, and don’t be afraid to dream big.”

New clerks credit the school’s Career Development Office staff for demystifying the clerkship application process and providing vital support. 

Beginning Aug. 15, Plaut will oversee building, supporting, and maintaining UC Berkeley’s faculty in close collaboration with deans, department chairs, and Academic Senate colleagues.

Galbreath is general counsel at Bitwise Industries, which builds tech economies in underestimated cities and helps marginalized people access opportunities in the industry.

Having grown up in a poor area near the Florida-Alabama border, Bradley is relishing the chance to give back to his community.

Across the country and around the world, our graduates are steering firms through some of the most turbulent waters in decades.

The law school will cover the Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition, which makes up the bulk of a student’s cost, for eligible students using existing financial aid dollars.

Berkeley Law professors Russell Robinson and Sonia Katyal weigh in on the rise of measures across the U.S. aimed at limiting these groups’ rights.

Tijani leaned on the training and entrepreneurial spirit she gained at Berkeley Law in launching Firm for the Culture.

Having fueled the resurgence of student activism in his native country, Yang relishes advancing his advocacy skills during his year in Berkeley.

Director of Equity and Inclusion, Student Services Emily Bruce secured funding for additional training to increase the school’s mindfulness offerings.

Renowned panelists, including former Fox News hosts Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky, offer guidance for litigators, advisors, investigators, and HR professionals.

In his four-plus years, Berkeley Law has expanded its financial aid, faculty ranks, clinical offerings, student diversity, and expenditures for students pursuing public interest careers.

Remelisa Moraleda, president of the University of Northeastern Philippines and its law school dean, calls Berkeley “the best place to be.” 

A panel of Berkeley Law and UCLA professors describe what the theory entails, misinformation surrounding it, why it has become a target.

Berkeley Law’s flourishing program welcomes eight supervising attorneys and three teaching fellows to help expand project capacity and learning opportunities. 

Holmquist’s far-reaching impact at Berkeley Law includes expanding academic support, practical legal training, curricular flexibility, and diversity and inclusion. 

Alexander Mesher ’22 finds an unexpected and rewarding match with his passion for public interest environmental law. 

Berkeley Law’s Policy Advocacy Clinic leads the way in abolishing harmful juvenile fees nationwide, with five states eliminating fees this year alone.

The Student Association of Berkeley Law’s incoming co-president relishes her time as a judicial extern for Chief Justice Steven González ’91.

After coordinating programs to maximize representation, Pedral says completing the census by the September 30 deadline is vital for California’s future.