Critical Foundations: Ableism and the Law
134 Law BuildingAbleism is a system of assigning values to people's bodies and minds based on societally constructed ideas of normalcy, productivity, desirability, intelligence, excellence, and fitness. It has deep roots in anti-Blackness, eugenics, capitalism, misogyny, colonialism and imperialism.* Ableism shows up in ideas and assumptions, stereotypes, attitudes and practices, physical barriers in the environment, or larger […]
Listening for Lawyers: Info/Application Session
132 Law BuildingWant to turbo-charge your effectiveness as a lawyer? Have an informal small group lunch with Federal Judges? Come away with a certificate that you can put on your resume and clerkship applications that will matter? Being able to deeply listen to, and to actually hear, what judges, clients and opponents are saying, and being able to respond civilly […]
LL.M. Spring Course Planning: Tips, Tricks, and Q&A
105 Law BuildingSpring course registration is almost here, and we suspect that you might have a question or two! Please join us for a brief presentation about important things to keep in mind when registering for spring classes, with lots of time for questions. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Haas x Berkeley Law Christian Fellowship Pizza Picnic
Faculty Glade University of California, BerkeleyExcited to announce that Christians at Berkeley Law and the Haas Business School fellowship will be hosting a picnic for graduate students to fellowship and mingle. Pizza and drinks will be provided but we welcome students to bring any snack/dessert items to share. We welcome any new students (christian or not) to come check us […]
1L Career Paths in Privacy and Cybersecurity
Freehouse 2700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin BCLT on November 7, 2024 from 6-8 PM at Freehouse for a 1L mixer with dozens of attorneys who specialize in privacy and cybersecurity. (*Previously scheduled for Nov 5, rescheduled due to Election Day*) Registration is required to attend the event--register here! At this event, you will have a great opportunity to learn about […]
BERC Elections Info Session
Cali's (2367 Telegraph Ave) 2367 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThe Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative (BERC) is hosting an Info Session on how to join the 2025-2026 BERC Executive Team (2 Co-Presidents + 10 VPs) and Leadership Team (Directors + Liaison positions). Read more information about the available positions. At the Info Session, students will have an opportunity to learn more about the leadership […]
SCOCA Conference 2024
UC Law San FranciscoThe SCOCA Conference returns! This event features justices of California's highest court, the Court of Appeal, academic and judicial experts on state constitutional law, in discussion about the role of the nation's most influential state high court and its justices in a federalist framework. Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am to 4:00pm Live in person at […]
Comparative Perspectives on Family Law and Social Changes
113 Law BuildingThis symposium will bring together legal scholars and academics from Ibero American and Asian countries who share a common interest in the cultural and social dynamics of family law in democratic societies. This symposium will explore the relevance of legal reforms and their contribution to the definition of a new family.
Conference: Intimate Partner Violence and Gender Discrimination in the Family Courts
Online - ZoomThe Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law is hosting a one-day online conference about gender discrimination in cases involving intimate partner violence and child abuse in family law courts in California, New York, Massachusetts, Canada, the UK, and Australia. Topics include children’s disclosures of abuse, the constructs of “parental alienation” and “reunification,” and the relationship between intimate partner violence and child safety. Register for […]
Kadish Workshop in Law, Philosophy, and Political Theory: Lara Buchak, Princeton University
141 Law Building & VirtualA Faithful Response to Disagreement Sometimes you encounter someone who is your intellectual equal and has roughly the same evidence you have, but who has come to a very different conclusion on the basis of that evidence. This is the setting for the peer disagreement debate. The question is how this encounter should change your […]
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