About This Journal
The Latine Journal of Law & Policy ("Journal") produces knowledge designed to capture the imagination of legislators, stir the consciences of judges, and provide a dynamic tool for practitioners concerned with the impact of their work on behalf of the Latine community.
The Journal was imagined in 1980 and established in 1981 by Latine students and our allies at Berkeley Law at the University of California, Berkeley. The Journal is one of the few law reviews in the United States that center Latine conditions, communities, and identities.
The Journal was established to provide a forum, which previously did not exist, to analyze legal issues affecting the Latine community. Previous issues have addressed bilingual education, affirmative action, immigration law, labor law and policy, voting rights, community empowerment, new models of organizing labor, rural communities, and Latine Critical Legal Theory.
Each spring, we traditionally host a symposium to bring together law and other students, with professors, lawyers, activists and other community members to learn about and discuss current issues affecting the Latine community. Additionally, we irregularly hold colloquia and installments of our speaker series.
These events and others are part of our evolving project to transform conventional legal education at Berkeley Law in order to help Latine law students and our allies become better advocates for social justice, self-determination, and liberation in the United States and abroad.
Announcement of Name Change
La Raza Law Journal is now the Berkeley Latine Journal of Law & Policy
Dear Members, Contributors, and Supporters of our Journal,
We are excited to announce a significant and meaningful change in our organization. After careful consideration and in light of our commitment to inclusivity, we have decided to change our journal's name from "La Raza Law Journal" to "Berkeley Latine Journal of Law & Policy."
This name change reflects our dedication to embracing the rich diversity within our Latine law student community. While "La Raza" has a proud history and was originally chosen to champion the Chicano and Mexican-American identities, we understand that our community is wonderfully diverse, encompassing individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
By adopting the name "Latine Journal of Law & Policy," we aim to be more inclusive of Latine students from non-Chicano identities, recognizing and celebrating the varied experiences, perspectives, and voices within our community. We believe this change better represents our commitment to unity and solidarity among all Latine students in the legal field.
Our mission to provide a platform for rigorous legal scholarship, foster critical discourse, and promote social justice remains steadfast. We are excited about the possibilities that this new name brings and look forward to continuing our journey of inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence in the field of law and policy.
We want to express our gratitude to all those who have supported our journal over the years, and we invite you to join us in embracing this positive change as we continue to work together towards a more equitable and inclusive future.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Sincerely,
The BLJLP Community
Citation
Cite as: Berkeley Latine J.L. & Pol'y