CSLS Speaker Series – “For Itself and for Mankind”: John Marshall Harlan, Species Extinction, and the Fur Seal Trial of 1893
Philip Selznick Seminar Room 2240 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA, United Statesfeaturing Rebecca M. McLennan, Preston Hotchkis Chair in the History of the United States, UC Berkeley Abstract: Drawn from an ongoing book project, this paper surfaces the history of a once-famous, now-forgotten legal dispute over access to the Bering Sea and the right to hunt a species on the brink of extinction. The so-called “fur […]
UCDC Law Information Session
134 Law BuildingJoin UCDC Law Program Director and past UCDC Law participants for a Q & A panel about externship opportunities in Washington D.C. Lunch will be provided! First come, first serve! Sign up for individual advising sessions with Law Director, Nicole Lehtman while she is on campus. Advising Session Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P_q55KmuGm8hG_fXt9zB4LhnRS72hxjIUULkSXmeBoc/edit?usp=sharing Application Link: https://www.ucdc.edu/law-apply
Mindful Monday
Morrison Foerster Room, 298 SimonMindful Monday is a space for anyone in the law school community who is interested and open-minded about the benefits mindfulness can bring. These can include an improved ability to cope with stress, faster and more complete recovery from stressful events, reduced emotional reactivity, and increased self-acceptance. Light snacks provided. Feel free to drop in […]
People v. The Court: The Next Revolution in Constitutional Law
140 Moot Court Room, Law BuildingACS at Berkeley Law hosts Santa Clara Law School Professor David Sloss to discuss his upcoming publication that lays out a new theory of the Constitution and proposes different levels of judicial review.
[AALJ x APALSA] Judges Speed Mentoring
Booth AuditoriumCome join us for speed mentoring with judges on Monday, February 24 at 6:00pm in Booth Auditorium. This is a unique opportunity for students to chat with a number of judges who preside over courts around the Bay Area to learn about their pathways from law school to the bench along with their perspectives on legal work from […]
[CDO] “How I Got My Judicial Clerkship” Panel with 3L Clerks
100 Law BuildingAre you interested in a post-graduate federal or state judicial clerkship? Come hear from current 3Ls about everything clerkships! 3L panelists who have obtained clerkships in state and federal courts will discuss how to research judges, application requirements, and navigating the interview process. Confirmed panelists include: Nikki Baim (7th Cir. Office of Staff Law Clerks) […]
LJLP – General Body Meeting
140 Law BuildingJoin Latine Journal of Law & Policy for pupusas at our first Spring General Body Meeting 💛✨💐We will be reviewing Volume 35 articles, revealing retreat details, circulating a merch form, and discussing elections for next year’s volume! We hope to see ALL of our members there!!
[LL.M.] Navigating the Moral Character Application for CA and NY
105 Law BuildingIf you are an LL.M. student planning to take a bar exam in July, you should be getting ready to submit your applications shortly! Your LL.M. advising team will be hosting a meeting in Room 105 to talk about the California and New York Bar admissions processes, with a particular emphasis on the California Bar […]
Litigating Corporate Malfeasance
110 Law BuildingAre you interested in litigating large-scale corporate malfeasance and working to hold companies and their executives accountable? Are you interested in private firm work with a public mission? Join nationally-recognized plaintiffs’ firm, Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, for an introduction to the entrepreneurial field of plaintiff-side corporate litigation. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
LSAD X APALSA Bar Prep Event
12 Law BuildingAre you ready to slay the Bar exam on your first try? Join former Bar grader Jay Bijlani for an exclusive session packed with tips, practical strategies, and mental tools to boost your confidence and competence. Discover what graders really look for, including their pet peeves and things that make them smile. Learn how to […]
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