University of San Francisco School of Law

09/22/2026

The Racial Justice Clinic and Student Bar Association USFCA Law Student Bar Association present: Whose Justice? Storytelling, Power, and the Limits of the Law.

Join award-winning journalists Justine van der Leun and Rick Tulsky in conversation with alumnus David Weiss ‘90, to discuss their new books exploring how race, gender, and power shape whose stories are believed and how justice is administered.

📅 Oct 19 | 12:30–1:50pm
📍 In person at USF Law + online
🔗 Register: rsvp.usfca.edu/whose-justice

09/17/2026

Almost all student org boards are up in Student Boulevard!

09/09/2026

🎙️ Breaking news: Colin Jost is coming to CelebrateUSF

The Saturday Night Live writer and “Weekend Update” co-anchor takes the stage for the Silk Speaker Series during CelebrateUSF.

See him live during CelebrateUSF on Saturday, Oct. 24. Save your seat » https://bit.ly/3Sw9aJ3

09/09/2026

Last call: Program registration closes tomorrow, September 10. Register now and guide and inspire the next generation of USF lawyers. Through the program, current students are paired with alums from across practice areas, industries, and experience levels. Mentors share professional experiences, advice, and insights into the legal field. If you’re willing to share what you’ve learned, we’d love to have you. Register today:
https://www.usfca.edu/law/alumni/get-involved/alumni-mentor-program

09/03/2026

Building community (+sharing delicious treats) at the annual Student Org Fair!

09/03/2026

🎉 Big news! Dean Johanna Kalb, Professor Michele Neitz, and Associate Professor Alexandria Serra have been named to The National Law Review and Wickard’s inaugural “Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia” list.
The recognition celebrates educators shaping the future of legal ed and is a reflection of the work happening every day at to prepare for modern legal practice.
“Our location in the heart of San Francisco gives us a front-row seat to how quickly GenAI is transforming society and the legal profession. We see it as essential that our students learn to use these tools with skill and judgment, and that they have a voice in the broader conversation about AI’s impacts on the world.” - Dean Kalb.
Congratulations to Dean Kalb, Professor Neitz, and Professor Serra on this well-earned recognition. 👏
Read more: https://www.usfca.edu/news/national-law-review-and-wickard-name-university-san-francisco-school-law-dean-and-two-faculty

09/01/2026

"The people who are getting detained when we accompany our Clinic clients are people who have overstayed their visas, even if they have a legitimate asylum claim pending. This is not about people who are criminals." expert, Professor Bill Hing spoke with ABC7 News on the significant increase in immigration enforcement activity in the Bay Area and California. Watch the interview: https://abc7news.com/post/ice-arrests-san-francisco-bay-area-70-uc-berkeley-data-project-finds/19754574/

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Stephen Curry is bringing his passion for storytelling to the Silk Speaker Series at USF.

The four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP comes to the Hilltop on Aug. 30 for an exclusive screening and panel conversation of “The Baddest Speechwriter of All,” the award-winning documentary he co-directed about civil rights leader and Martin Luther King Jr. adviser Clarence B. Jones.

While the in-person event at the War Memorial Gym at the Sobrato Center is sold out, USF has created a secondary viewing location in response to overwhelming interest. Guests can watch a real-time simulcast of the documentary and moderated panel conversation.

Experience an unforgettable conversation with Stephen Curry exploring social justice, civil rights, and the enduring impact of those who changed the course of history.

Book your ticket » https://bit.ly/4gfyZ9f

08/20/2026

A few more highlights from orientation 📸 including a festive welcome reception, the oath of professionalism, and our newest 1Ls already mixing, mingling, and making friends for years to come. 💚