June 11, 2025
Helping children and clients with limited resources apply for asylum strengthened 1L Taryn D鈥橝more鈥檚 knowledge of the immigration and juvenile court system, and deepened her understanding of the human impact of the asylum process. 1L student Taryn D鈥橝more鈥痵hares what she gained from her experience advocating for children and…
June 11, 2025
Working with an affordable housing advocacy group in Detroit, 1L Sean Stone helped expose exploitative land contracts and other practices that unfairly disadvantage vulnerable residents. Working with the United Community Housing Coalition in Detroit, 1L Sean Stone analyzed contracts and examined factors that exacerbate homelessness and diminish housing…
June 11, 2025
1L Alyssa Martindale helped clients navigate the name-change petition process during Alternative Spring Break, gaining insight into the ways that legal aid helps close the access-to-justice gap. 1L student Alyssa Martindale prepared name-change petitions for clients and helped them navigate a change in state law during Alternative Spring…
June 11, 2025
During Alternative Spring Break, Alysha Shahrukh LLM 鈥25 supported equitable education reform in Alameda County through research on juvenile rehabilitation programs across California. In a spring break pro bono project, Alysha Shahrukh LLM 鈥25 practiced and sharpened critical legal skills that will serve her well as she pursues…
June 11, 2025
Mariam Ghvamichava LLM 鈥25 visited shelters in Tijuana, Mexico to conduct client intake interviews for Al Otro Lado, deepening her understanding of the legal and humanitarian challenges faced by asylum seekers. Mariam Ghvamichava LLM 鈥25 worked with immigrant rights organization Al Otro Lado for Alternative Spring Break (ASB),…
June 2, 2025
By presenting petitioner and respondent arguments in 最新麻豆视频 Law SF鈥檚 Moot Court program, 2L Marin Cummings further developed her oral advocacy confidence and gained invaluable networking opportunities with field specialists. 2L student Marin Cummings gained networking connections, leadership experience, and advocacy skills in 最新麻豆视频 Law SF鈥檚 top-ranked Moot…
June 2, 2025
Working with the A鈥檚 in-house counsel for the Corporate Counsel Externship Program, 2L Philip Roxas Sullivan gained litigation experience and mentors while contributing to a baseball team he has admired since childhood. The Corporate Counsel Externship Program provided 2L Philip Roxas Sullivan with a major league opportunity to…
May 30, 2025
Saamia Aziz saw the impact of creative and strategic lawyering at the National Immigrant Justice Center when helping a client obtain a gubernatorial pardon for a past crime, which stood in the way of the client securing permanent residency in the U.S. 2L student Saamia Aziz experienced the…
May 28, 2025
Maria Clara Ribeiro Siqueira ’25 and Justine Caedo ’25 say 最新麻豆视频 Law SF鈥檚 Technology Law and Lawyering Concentration provided specialized skills, industry insights, and mentorship that helped them translate their passion for tech and innovation into fulfilling career paths in transactional law, privacy, and AI. As technology…
May 27, 2025
1L Nat Williford says working with public defenders in Fresno brought classroom theory to life and deepened their resolve to pursue a career in public defense. Reflecting on a week with the Fresno Public Defender鈥檚 Office, 1L student Nat Williford shares how working alongside felony attorneys affirmed…
May 27, 2025
2L Yasmin Thompson鈥檚 experience crafting arguments for clients in the Individual Representation Clinic helped her build the skills and confidence to pursue a career as a public defender after graduation. 2L student Yasmin Thompson says the 鈥減owerful鈥 collaborations and work to serve clients in the Individual Representation Clinic…
May 27, 2025
For Alternative Spring Break, 1L Shanaya Henderson worked with the San Francisco Public Defender鈥檚 Office Clean Slate Unit to prepare persuasive expungement petitions for clients. 1L Shanaya Henderson reflects on helping individuals expunge their criminal records during a week-long pro bono service trip with the San Francisco Public…