Racial Justice

Policy Advocacy Clinic’s Report Aims to Ensure Debt-Free Justice in California (11/05/2019)

The clinic is monitoring enforcement of a law that bars California counties from charging fees to parents and guardians of youth in the juvenile legal system.
Berkeley Law at Center of Centro Legal de la Raza’s 50 Eventful Years (11/01/2019)

Founded by Berkeley Law students, the organization now supervises two of the school’s student-led initiatives.
Professor’s New Book on Combating Race as a Political Weapon Draws Rave Reviews (10/15/2019)

Ian Haney López lays out a research-based blueprint for building a new, multiracial political coalition to combat the use of race to divide the electorate.
Mission Possible: Making a Law Career Feasible for Disadvantaged High Schoolers (09/06/2019)

The inspiring program that brings high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds to Berkeley Law for the summer is in its 20th year.
Academic Empowerment Program Eases Transition for Students of Color (03/06/2019)

Led by Berkeley Law students, the initiative provides support for key law-school skills, mentorship, and community-building sessions.