A Conversation with Elizabeth Hidalgo Reese
132 Law BuildingJoin the Native American Law Students Association for a conversation with Professor Reese (Pueblo of Nambé). Prof. Reese has served as a Senior Policy Advisor for Native Affairs in the Biden White House, worked as an attorney for the National Congress of American Indians, and was a Public Interest Litigation Fellow for the NAACP Legal […]
Public Interest Summer Talkback
12 Law BuildingCome hear 2Ls and 3Ls get real about their summers working in public interest! Panelists will talk about their experiences working at non-profits, government, public defense, plaintiff-side firms, and judicial externships. We'll cover topics including: The rewards & challenges of working in public interest How panelists found their public interest job How to find funding […]
MHAWW: Mindfulness with Professor Fernholz
170 Law BuildingPart of Mental Health Awareness & Wellness Week 2024. Join Professor Bill Fernholz for a true break from mid-semester stress. This quick and simple introduction to mindfulness practice aims to give you a few tools for dealing with anxieties. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by SAASS.
Critical Foundations: Feminist Jurisprudence with Professor Kathryn Abrams
134 Law BuildingCome learn about the contributions of feminist jurisprudence to American law. This talk will include feminist critiques of law/legal method, and how feminist perspectives function and fit within the critical theory perspective. Lunch will be served inside of Room 134 starting at 12:40 PM. First come, first served. This event is open to all students. […]
Legal Pathways: Exploring Careers in Litigation, Corporate Law, and Tech Transaction/Regulatory
100 Law BuildingA must-attend event for 1L students interested in shaping their legal careers. Discover the diverse opportunities in these dynamic fields through a panel discussion and Q&A with students who have completed summer associate positions in various practice groups at major law firms. Gain valuable knowledge to help chart your course in the ever-evolving legal landscape!
Criminalizing Dissent? Evaluating the Threat That Lawfare Poses to Civil Liberties and Our Democratic Norms
Booth AuditoriumThroughout the world, concerns have emerged within democratic countries that the rule of law is being undermined and weaponized as a tool by leaders against their political opponents. While that debate has been particularly pronounced in the United States in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, it has also been present in other countries […]
Consumer Advocacy and Protection Society (CAPS) 1L/New Student Happy Hour
Free House 2700 Bancroft Way, BerkeleyCome meet other students interested in Consumer Protection at Free House! On October 17th at 5pm, The Consumer Advocacy and Protection Society is hosting a happy hour (appetizers provided) to connect consumer students! Please RSVP here. Additionally, come chat with us about how you can join the board as a new student rep! Want to […]
BJCL x DAB Movie Night
100 Law BuildingCome watch a criminal defense movie with the Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law and the Defenders at Berkeley! Please RSVP here for food.
2024 Berkeley Law Visiting Scholars Symposium
113 Law BuildingLunch will be provided with RSVP. Register here, or scan the QR code on the flyer. View the agenda here.
Understanding the Implications of Project 2025 for Energy and the Environment
Virtual (Zoom)Join us for a webinar featuring CLEE Faculty Director, Daniel Farber, and CLEE Project Climate Director, Ken Alex, as they delve into the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, which outlines plans to use the federal government as a vehicle for the transformation of American life and policy. CLEE’s distillation of the energy and environmental aspects of […]
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