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12:00 pm

California-China Climate Institute’s Young Scholar Seminar

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Join the California-China Climate Institute (CCCI) for a series of talks by CCCI’s Student Travel and Independent Fieldwork Grant Program recipients. Berkeley Ph.D. and Master's candidates from various disciplines will present their research on global efforts to advance decarbonization and resilience, with insights from China, the U.S., and beyond.

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12:50 pm

Impact Litigation for Veterans Discharged Under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 12:50 pm - 2:00 pm
Discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell. A discussion with Berkeley Law alumna Elizabeth Kristen from Legal Aid at Work to discuss her work litigating on behalf of veterans who were separated from the military under Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Come join us to hear from a high powered litigator discuss fighting for veterans through the legal system. Hosted by MVBL and Queer Caucus. Wednesday October 30 from 12:50-2. Rm 170. RSVP https://forms.gle/EPgxfMQ3j7tw9vp97

A discussion with Berkeley Law alumna Elizabeth Kristen from Legal Aid at Work about her work litigating on behalf of veterans who were discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Come join to hear a high-powered litigator discuss getting justice for veterans! RSVP here for lunch.

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1:00 pm

BCLB Leadership Lunch Series: Legal Risk & Online Communities

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
What Not flyer

Join the Berkeley Center for Law and Business and Berkeley Business Law Journal for a fireside chat and Q&A session with John Orta, General Counsel at Whatnot. The Leadership Lunch Series is reserved for current law students, faculty and staff. Registration is highly recommended. Lunch provided on a first-come, first-served basis to students who register […]

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EBCLC Student-to-Student Informational Session

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
EBCLC Student-to-Student Informational Session event flyer

EBCLC current and former clinic students will share their experiences. This is put on exclusively by EBCLC students. This is a great opportunity to engage in a real honest conversation about doing clinic with EBCLC! Please RSVP here for lunch.

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IPLS Networking Event

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2Ls and 3Ls will be available to give advice to 1Ls and LLMs about interview tips and general insight into their summer experiences. IPLS will also host a fun pumpkin carving activity!

This is an IPLS event which we plan to hold on 30th October 2024. In this event, 2Ls and 3Ls will be available to give advice to 1Ls and LLMs about interview tips and general insight into their summer experiences. IPLS will also host a fun pumpkin carving activity! Please RSVP here.

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[SALSA] Diwali Lunch

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
SALSA Flyer for Diwali Lunch on 10/30 at 1pm in room 105. Sponsored by Bloomberg.

Happy Diwali to those who celebrate! SALSA and APALSA invite all of you to join us for some yummy Indian food and good company on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 1 pm in Room 105. This will just be a laid back opportunity to hang out with friends, chat, and eat good food, so come hang! […]

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Sowing Seeds of Change in the Legal Profession – Discussion Group

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Attendees will engage in a group discussion about what it means to become a lawyer during a climate crisis. Voices from all interest areas across all interest areas are encouraged to participate, in order to fully represent the law student community and reflect the intersectionality that is inherent in climate justice. We hope this discussion […]

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[Litigation v Transactional] Lunch and Learn with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Interested in a career in BigLaw? Join Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP for a lunch and learn session about Litigation vs. Transactional law! This event is a prelude to LSAD’s Diversity Placement Night, where 1L students from affinity groups can network and participate in mock interviews with AmLaw 100 firms (including Pillsbury!). Diversity Placement Night […]

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Berkeley-in-Sacramento Info Session & Meet n’ Greet

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
297 Goldberg Room, 225 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720 United States
So you want to change the law?  Berkeley-in-Sacramento  Info Session & Meet n’ Greet. Curious about a career in legislative advocacy? Interested in spending a semester working with the California state legislature to change the law? Join us for a chance to meet the people — legislative staff and nonprofit advocates — who make policy change happen and to discuss opportunities in Sacramento in Spring 2025. There will also be an option to sign up for externship placement interviews. Lunch provided!  Date:   Wednesday, October 30 Time:   1:00-2:00 p.m. Location:  Goldberg Room.

Curious about a career in legislative advocacy? Interested in spending a semester working with the California state legislature to change the law? Join us for a chance to meet the people — legislative staff and nonprofit advocates — who make policy change happen and to discuss opportunities in Sacramento in Spring 2025. There will also […]

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5:30 pm

60 Years Later: Legacies of the Free Speech Movement – with Richard Buxbaum and Adam Hochschild (in person and virtual)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
297 Goldberg Room, 225 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720 United States
marchers for free speech at UC Berkeley

Launched at UC Berkeley in 1964, The Free Speech Movement was pivotal in codifying the freedom of expression for university students. Berkeley Law’s Professor Richard Buxbaum was part of the defense counsel in the criminal proceedings against the 773 members of the Free Speech Movement. He later represented several campus organizations in cases arising out […]

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[Canceled]

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
CA United States
Event Flier
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6:00 pm

BJCL Bluebooking Party

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Come join the Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law for a lesson on bluebooking for journal publications. Dinner will be provided.

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