Democracy at Risk – Democracy, Elections, and the Courts
105 Law BuildingAmericans have long taken for granted a baseline level of democracy and the rule of law. We have often fallen short of fully realizing those ideals, but for most of the past century there were few worries that the country might fall into authoritarian rule. Today, many worry that we have entered an era of […]
Women in Transactional Law
140 Law BuildingReshape your perspective on transactional law. Hear from our distinguished panel of Kirkland's industry-leading women attorneys as they share their experiences, insights and valuable advice. Discover the keys to becoming an empowered and successful lawyer as we unveil the intricacies of transactional law. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here!
Climate Change Series: A Conversation on Housing and Land Use
130 Law BuildingJoin us for the third event in CLEE’s 2024-25 Climate Change Speaker Series, where experts in environmental justice, land use, and housing policy will discuss how climate law and policy impact equity and sustainable development. This panel will also help you learn about some of the environmental and energy related career paths available to law […]
APALSA Professional Development Office Hours
123 Law BuildingYour Private Sector Professional Development Chair, Audrey, is debuting a new office hour series! Come once a week to hear the answers to all of your job search/legal landscape questions with Audrey + one rotating member of the community. Each week will feature a new guest and specific focus, but always feel free to bring […]
Book Talk: Glossing The Foreign Affairs Constitution
110 Law BuildingProfessor Curtis A. Bradley of University of Chicago Law will be discussing his new book, Historical Gloss and Foreign Affairs. There will be a talk by Professor Bradley, followed by a book signing. Copies of the book and refreshments will be provided. Description of the Talk: In the more than 230 years since the Constitution […]
Oktoberfest
Goldberg & SteinhartThe Berkeley Journal of International Law and the International Law Society at Berkeley Law are excited to host the annual JD/LLM Mixer Oktoberfest! The event will take place in Steinhart Courtyard from 5pm-6:45pm on October 10th. Please remember to bring a valid ID. RSVP here.
Land Use Symposium
Spieker Forum, Chou Hall Chiet Ln, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThe Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative Fall Symposium is a dynamic one-day, student-run conference at UC Berkeley. This year’s theme is land use solutions. On October 11th, 2024, we will convene to explore innovative strategies to respond to the urgent land use challenges accompanying rapid decarbonization and climate impacts. See agenda here. Opening Keynote Speaker: […]
Kadish Workshop in Law, Philosophy, and Political Theory: Michael Martin, University of California, Berkeley
141 Law BuildingHume, Sentiment and No-Fault Disagreement Hume’s celebrated essay, ‘On the Standard of Taste’ is often taken to uphold the common observation that people can disagree in matters of taste without there being any error on either side of the dispute. And Hume’s account of judgements of taste has often been taken as the basis of […]
2024 Human Rights Center Fellowship Conference
295 Law Building - Warren Room 2745 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, United StatesEvery year since 1994, the Human Rights Center has provided fellowships to University of California students for human rights fieldwork, research, and journalism in collaboration with a wide variety of organizations around the world. Join us for presentations and Q&A with the fellows as they discuss takeaways from their summer fieldwork. RSVP HERE! The conference […]
BJCL Mentorship Bonanza
Willard Park 2730 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CACome join BJCL's mentors and mentees to discuss criminal law classes and careers!
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