Dean Erwin Chemerinsky recently debated the merits of originalism with Vanderbilt Law School Professor and fellow constitutional law expert Brian Fitzpatrick at UC Berkeley Law’s inaugural Thomas David and Judith […]
Inaugural Clark Symposium Puts Originalism Under the Microscope
Budding Antitrust Lawyers Gain Opportunities From Student Group
The Antitrust Law and Economics Association of Berkeley recently held a panel event where three leading lawyers in the field shared insights on the work of antitrust lawyers and best […]
Longtime Clinic Leader Honored for Outstanding International Law Work
Clinical Professor Laurel E. Fletcher received UC Berkeley Law’s annual Stefan A. Riesenfeld Memorial Award, given to a distinguished scholar or practitioner for outstanding contributions to international law. Co-faculty director […]
‘Groundbreaking Work in Promoting Racial Justice and Equity’
Savala Nolan ’11, executive director of UC Berkeley Law’s Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice, received the annual Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Keynote Living the Dream Award. An […]
Dean Chemerinsky Explains Legal Issues in “It’s the Law” Video Series
Every day, it seems, more law-related questions arise. UC Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, twice named the most influential person in U.S. legal education by National Jurist, provides answers in […]
Bloomberg Honors Berkeley Law Leads Initiative for ‘Career Pathing’
Berkeley Law Leads was named one of four Law Schools’ Winning Programs for Career Pathing in Bloomberg Law’s annual Law School Innovation Program. The honor highlights unique initiatives that let […]
National Broadcast Debut for Alum’s Award-Winning Documentary
American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton, which won six best documentary awards, is airing on over 200 PBS stations in February and premieres in the Bay Area Feb. 10. […]
Dean Chemerinsky Wins National Award for Outstanding Scholarship
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky recently won the American Bar Foundation’s 2025 Outstanding Scholar Award, which honors stellar scholarship in the law or government. The announcement said his work has “wide-reaching impacts […]
East Bay Community Law Center’s Annual Report Shows Student Impact
The East Bay Community Law Center, Alameda County’s largest provider of free legal services, annually trains more than 100 UC Berkeley Law students. Its new annual report shows many ways […]
Annual World University Rankings Place UC Berkeley Sixth in Law
UC Berkeley Law is rated the No. 6 best law school in the world by the annual Times Higher Education World University Rankings, up from No. 8 last year. The […]