Criminal Law & Justice Center
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Technological Developments & Tools in the Criminal Legal System (eligible for 1 hour MCLE) (specialty credit in Technology in the Practice of Law)
WebinarPlease join us on 1/23/2025 for a training on Technological Developments & Tools in the Criminal Legal System. We are thrilled to welcome UC Berkeley Law educators Colleen Chien (Professor of Law […]
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California’s Evolution in Mental Health Diversion and Criminal Law Reform
132 Law BuildingJoin leading legal experts for an examination of California's groundbreaking mental health reforms in criminal justice. The discussion will explore recent transformative changes including Mental Health Diversion (PC 1001.36), 2025 […]
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Ending Indeterminate Solitary Confinement in California: A New Model of Prisoner Litigation and the Abolitionist Law Center in Pennsylvania
134 Law BuildingPlease join us and Professor Lobel to discuss the Abolitionist Law Center and how it has been at the forefront of litigation challenging solitary confinement in Pennsylvania, successfully advocating for […]
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The Role of Prosecutors in Protecting Reproductive Rights
297 Goldberg Room 225 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesDistrict Attorneys Sherry Boston and Laura Conover will discuss how prosecutors play a vital role in safeguarding reproductive healthcare access through their discretionary powers and policy decisions. The DAs will […]
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Policing White Supremacy: The Enemy Within
2111 Bancroft Way Room #104, Berkeley, CA, United StatesMichael German Fellow, Brennan Center for Justice, New York University Law in conversation with: Chesa Boudin, Executive Director, Criminal Law & Justice Center, UC Berkeley, and Lawrence Rosenthal, Chair, Berkeley […]
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Public Defense Hiring Demystified (with the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office)
110 Law BuildingInterested in learning more about public defense work? Join Defenders at Berkeley to hear a panel of senior attorneys from the San Francisco Public Defender discuss their careers, life as […]
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Q&A Session: Larsen Justice Fellowship
110 Law BuildingAre you interested in applying to the Spring '25 Larsen Justice Fellowship? Schedule your one-on-one session with a Spring '24 Fellow to discuss the application process and how their year-long […]
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Across Prison Walls: Lessons from Prison Journalism
132 Law BuildingAcross the country, dozens of prison publications are challenging dominant narratives about incarceration and driving change beyond prison walls. What is prison journalism and how can lawyers and law students […]
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Meet-and-Greet: Criminal Law & Justice Center (CLJC) x Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law (BJCL)
141 Law BuildingCurious about the Criminal Law & Justice Center (CLJC) and/or the Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law (BJCL)? Interested in learning more about criminal law & its impact on individuals, communities, […]
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The Prison Industry: How it Works and Who Profits – Book Discussion
295 Law Building - Warren Room 2745 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, United StatesThe UC Berkeley Criminal Law & Justice Center, in partnership with UC Berkeley Law Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice and Worth Rises, invites you to join us on […]
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Reflections Behind Bars: Film Viewing and Panel
Booth AuditoriumABOUT BACK TO THE START Back to the Start is a non-profit that produces powerful narratives underscoring the need for critical investments in early childhood and family resources. Co-led by […]
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Criminal Law & Justice Center’s Internship Program
Apply online!Berkeley Law's Criminal Law & Justice Center is seeking motivated law students for our Fall 2025 internship program. This is an exceptional opportunity to transform your passion for justice into […]
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