Getting involved in Law Student Organizations (LSOs) at Santa Clara Law is about more than joining a group—it's about building lasting connections, honing practical skills, and enriching your legal education through shared purpose and values. Whether you're passionate about a specific area of law, public service, mentorship, or simply seeking community, our LSOs offer invaluable opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
Explore our LSOs below and discover how you, too, can be part of something meaningful during your time at Santa Clara Law.
Mission Statement:
“Affirmed”: showing a strong dedication to an important idea, offering support and encouragement.
We are a community of non-traditional and experienced law students building connections, ideas and support for approaching the legal profession as a second career. Our goal is to provide opportunities for social networking, professional mentorship, and career advice for law students with prior experience in other fields. Our group is inclusive and open to all.
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) promotes the vitality of the U.S. Constitution and the fundamental values it expresses: individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, access to justice, democracy, and the rule of law. These abiding principles are reflected in the vision of the Constitution’s framers and in the wisdom of forward-looking leaders who have shaped our law throughout American history. As a result of their efforts, the Constitution has retained its authority and relevance for each new generation.
The American Constitution Society embraces the progress our nation has made toward full embodiment of the Constitution’s core values. ACS believes that law can and should be a force for improving the lives of all people. We are revitalizing and transforming legal and policy debates in classrooms, courtrooms, legislatures and the media, and we are building a diverse and dynamic network of people committed to justice.
The Santa Clara University School of Law chapter of the American Constitution Society aims to encourage debate and discussion with the purpose of promoting progressive law and policy in the United States.
Description of Organization:
The Art Law Society was launched in 2021 with the mission to facilitate conversations among art law students, practitioners, and artists by hosting a variety of lectures, networking events, and panel presentations. Our hope is to provide a forum at SCU Law for the discussion of a depth of art law topics. In addition, SCU’s Art Law Society takes the discussions outside of the classroom by organizing tours of local museums, galleries, and auction houses to immerse students in California’s vibrant art scene from San Francisco to San Jose. Art Law Society has made a name for itself in the area, bringing together Art Law organizations from all six Bay Area Law Schools to some of our annual events.
Mission Statement:
- Increase interest, awareness, and visibility of soft IP Law at Santa Clara. Specifically raise issues relating to licensing, privacy, patents, NFTs, copyright, fraud, and other similar legal issues relating to Fine Art.
- Expose students, and all others, to options relating to art in the law and legal professions.
- Build connections with soft IP Law networks in the Bay Area including those (primarily lawyers, alumni, and law students) in San Jose, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, and Oakland.
- Encourage and educate students to pursue an interest in art law, meaning law related to art or artists.
Social Media:
Instagram: @scuartlaw
Facebook: facebook.com/scuartlaw/
Mission Statement:
We, the Asian-Pacific American students at the Santa Clara University School of Law, in order to promote awareness to the faculty, staff, alumni, and students of the School of Law to our needs and objectives, in recognition of our members in the legal community and for the support of Asian-Pacific American students enrolled in the School of Law, established APALSA. APALSA recognizes the importance and
Instagram: @scuapalsa
External Links
- Asian Pacific American Bar Association – Silicon Valley – www.apabasv.com
- Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area – www.aaba-bay.com
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association – www.napaba.org
Mission Statement
To increase the number of culturally responsible Black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
Description
SCU BLSA is dedicated to fostering academic and professional competence, and bringing about meaningful legal and political changes that address issues in the Black community. We welcome all members of SCU Law, regardless of background. Through its affiliation with the National BLSA and other Bay Area legal groups, all members enjoy an extensive network of professional, academic, and social resources.
That National Black Law Students Association (“NBLSA”), is a national organization formed to articulate and promote the needs and goals of Black law students to effectuate change in the legal community. NBLSA has more than 6,000 members and is also comprised of chapters and affiliates in six different countries, including the Bahamas, Nigeria, and South Africa. Organized into six regions (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southern, Midwest, Rocky Mountain and Western Region), the organization has more than 200 chapters and is present in all but a few of the nation’s accredited law schools, as well as unaccredited law schools.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCUBLSA/
Please feel free to contact our officers, or email us at blsa@scu.edu
Mission
The purpose of the BCLS is to educate the Santa Clara University community about Blockchain Technology, prepare Santa Clara University School of Law students for the high-tech legal landscape of the future, and be a springboard for entry into the blockchain legal field, by:
- Enjoying the developing legal landscape of the Blockchain Industry
- Cultivating student interest and knowledge of Blockchain Technology
- Exposing students to Blockchain Technology and the crypto legal field
- Developing and supporting a Blockchain & Compliance Certificate
- Connecting law students with Blockchain professionals in Silicon Valley and beyond
Ethos
The BCLS recognizes the innate balance of powers implicated in decentralized systems. Lawyers fulfill an integral role in advising clients to optimize the balance of decentralization and centralization in their business organizations and activities. Centralized systems can relinquish partial control to allow decentralized principles to promote democracy and civil liberty through harnessing the blockchain-enabled powers of immutability, auditability, and automation. The BCLS believes striking the optimal balance between centralization and decentralization means a balance promoting democracy and civil liberty.
Mission Statement:
ChIPs is a nonprofit organization that advances and connects women in technology, law, and policy. We seek to accelerate innovation through diversity of thought, participation, and engagement.
LSO Email: chips@scu.edu
Faculty Advisor: Laura Norris
Instagram: @scuchips
https://www.instagram.com/scuchips/
Events:
We strive to host diverse events for students to build their networks with attorneys from big law, small firms, and in-house legal departments. We also provide a mentorship program in collaboration with ChIPs Silicon Valley, connecting students with each other and with attorneys in the Silicon Valley.
Mission Statement:
We are law students with academic and professional interests in the criminal law field. Our goal is to provide opportunities for Santa Clara Law students to network with professionals and other students, to learn more about the field of criminal law, and to experience the different perspectives of those within the criminal law arena. We also provide resources and support for those interested in pursuing a career in criminal law.
Facebook: Facebook.com/clsatscu
Instagram: @criminallawsociety_scu
General Email: scucrimlaw@scu.edu
Mission Statement:
The Disabled Law Students Association is dedicated to providing a community that supports and advocates for students with all types of disabilities. We strive to increase awareness of disability issues by sponsoring school-wide events, promoting disability-themed courses, and fostering a culture of acceptance. We work in partnership with the Office of Accessible Education and the National Disabled Law Students Association to better support students at Santa Clara Law and on a national level.
The Environmental Law Society’s mission is to promote environmental awareness on the Santa Clara campus and in the surrounding community. It also encourages students to pursue careers in environmental law by sponsoring educational and networking events on current topics in environmental law.
Instagram: @els_santa_clara_law
Mission Statement:
The goal of the Family Law Society is to place like-minded individuals together to build friendships and strengthen our network. As a society, we hope to provide opportunities for those with a passion for family practice. On the other hand, we aim to educate individuals who would like to learn more about what it means to be a family law practitioner. Most importantly, we want to have a good time with other students with an interest in the place where families and the law collide.
Description:
During the academic year we will provide on-campus events, including lunchtime speakers. Additionally, we hope to organize happy-hours with SCU alumni practicing family law once per semester. We would also love to serve as a resource for students as they search for family law employment opportunities in Santa Clara County by connecting Santa Clara Law students with practitioners in the area.
Filipino American Law Society (FALS) was started to address legal and social issues relevant to the Filipino and Filipino-American community. We welcome all individuals, regardless of ethnic background, that are interested in Filipino and Filipino-American issues and increasing cultural diversity in the legal profession.
Mission Statement: To address legal and social issues relevant to the Filipino and Filipino-American community.
Connect with us!
FB: facebook.com/groups/scufals/
IG: @sculawfals
Please feel free to contact our officers or email us at sculawfals@gmail.com
First-Generation Law Student Association is a student based organization that creates a space for students who are the first in their families to attend law school. Acknowledging the challenges that come with being a first-gen law student, we provide programming, mentorship, and opportunities to help ease the law school experience.
Mission Statement:
Our purpose is to serve as an organizing force and support system for first-generation law students within and outside of law school as they tackle law school and the legal profession. Our four main approaches are: Academic Orientation, Social & Emotional Support, Financial Empowerment and Professional Development.
Organization Email: firstgenlaw@scu.edu
Facebook Page: First-Gen Law SCU
Instagram: @firstgenlawscu
The Galloway Moot Court program (“Galloway”) is the only moot court program offered at Santa Clara University for first-year law students. Galloway is an exciting opportunity for first-year students to hone their legal writing, practice oral advocacy skills, and introduce themselves to the world of moot court competitions.
Competition Eligibility: Galloway is an internal competition open exclusively to full-time and part-time first-year students at the law school. Over half of each first-year class signs up to compete in Galloway each year.
Overview: Galloway consists of two competition stages.
- Appellate Brief Writing: Students work in two-person teams to draft an appellate brief to a fictional Supreme Court of the United States. Briefs are drafted based on a hypothetical case involving criminal law and procedure. The case is drafted by the Galloway Board under the supervision of the Faculty Advisor.
- Oral Arguments: The sixteen teams with the highest-scoring briefs are then selected to present oral arguments in four successive elimination rounds (e.g. preliminaries, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final round).
Awards: The final two teams receive cash prizes, and both teams have the opportunity to receive a Best Oral Advocate award. Students do not receive academic credit for participation in Galloway.
Timeline: Galloway materials are released at the start of the spring semester in mid-January. Competitors have one week to draft and submit their briefs to the Galloway Board. Teams that advance to the oral argument rounds are selected in late January or early February. The four successive oral argument rounds take place throughout February.
Board Eligibility: Competitors who advance to the quarterfinal round are eligible to apply to be on the following year’s Board. Board applications are released in March, and decisions are released in April.
Why should students participate in Galloway?
- Bolster your networking skills.
- Meet practicing PDs, DAs, Santa Clara County Superior Court judges, and justices on the California Courts of Appeal.
- Interact with faculty and other first-year students.
- Receive mentorship from upper-division law students and Galloway alumni.
- Gain practical experience.
- Practice persuasive legal writing techniques.
- Develop public speaking skills.
- Learn more about appellate practice.
- Stand out!
- Become part of a group of students who gain moot court experience before the end of their first year.
- Participation in a moot court competition that is highly regarded in job interviews.
- Win cash prizes and awards.
QUESTIONS? Please contact the Galloway Board at gallowaymootcourt@scu.edu. Additionally, the Galloway faculty adviser is Professor Adriana Duffy-Hörling, who may be contacted at amduffy@scu.edu.
The Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal (HTLJ) is a scholarly publication of the Santa Clara University School of Law. HTLJ is a leading forum for multidisciplinary discourse on emerging issues at the intersection of technology, law, and public policy. Prior to Volume 30, the journal was known as the Computer and High Technology Law Journal. All issues of HTLJ are available online via Digital Commons.
Current students interested in receiving updates about HTLJ events and opportunities should submit their information here, follow HTLJ on Twitter, and connect with a member of the current editorial board. To contact the editors with questions about the journal, email info@htlj.org.
History
Originally founded in 1984 as the Computer and High Technology Law Journal, the Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal (HTLJ) focuses on all aspects of intellectual property and high tech law. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, HTLJ continues to be at the forefront of novel legal issues, fostering debate and discussion in the home of leading tech companies like Google and Apple.
HTLJ publishes two issues per volume (ISSN 0882-3383). Throughout its history, one of the journal’s top priorities has been making its content more accessible to the legal community. After signing the Durham Statement on Open Access to Legal Scholarship with dozens of other law schools, Santa Clara made copies of all published journal content available online for free to anyone via the Digital Commons platform.
Articles published in HTLJ have been cited in landmark intellectual property cases, including the Federal Circuit’s opinions in Festo v. Shoketsu, 234 F.3d 558, 574 (Fed. Cir. 2000) and In re Bilski, 545 F.3d 943, 1001 (Fed Cir. 2008).
Mission
The High Tech Law Journal’s mission is to be the preeminent legal publication fostering legal scholarship and discourse in the area of intellectual property and technology-related law and contribute to the enhancement of the legislative and regulatory environment in this area of the law.
To fulfill its mission, HTLJ:
- Provides a forum for legal scholars, practitioners, students and industry decision-makers for discourse on emerging issues at the juncture of technology, the law and public policy
- Places itself at the forefront of emerging legal trends with the strategic guidance of a world-class Board of Advisors consisting of distinguished legal professionals and scholars from a broad spectrum of academic, business and public policy perspectives
- Expands the resources for legal practitioners, scholars and students focused in the area of intellectual property and technology-related law area by providing opportunities for continuing education, networking, and mentorship
Instagram: @scu_htlj
Welcome to the Honors Moot Court website at Santa Clara University. Honors Moot Court provides opportunities for students to participate in competitions internally (at Santa Clara University) or externally (at other schools).
The Honors Moot Court programs at Santa Clara give law students the unique opportunity to demonstrate their legal research & writing skills, producing professional-quality work while also showcasing their oral advocacy abilities.
Honors Moot Court students work independently and in teams on their respective competitions, and thus develop and enhance the professional skills needed in the practice of law, such as leadership and team building, project & schedule management, communication skills, and networking with colleagues, supervisors, and members of the legal community.
The two programs are distinct, and both are run by Honors Moot Court boards consisting of third- and fourth-year students who previously competed in moot court.
Honors Moot Court External (HMCE)
The School of Law enters student teams in a number of inter-school, or external, moot court competitions. These are hosted by law schools and other organizations around the country and internationally in various subjects (constitutional law, criminal procedure, copyright, trademark, environmental law, international law, etc.).
Applications and tryouts for HMCE typically take place in September and April, depending on the specific competition.
Eligibility to participate and receive credit therefore is limited and is based on application and demonstration of ability.
Honors Moot Court Internal (HMCI)
Each year the School of Law conducts an in-house appellate moot court competition strictly for SCU students. Enrollment is limited, and students are selected by the Internal Moot Court Board based on their oral and written performance in Advocacy.
The HMCI Competition is accompanied by a mandatory course in the spring semester, when briefs are due and oral arguments take place (permission numbers to register will be given to accepted applicants).
Contacts:
Honors Moot Court External
Please direct general questions to the HMCE Board at hmce@scu.edu.
Honors Moot Court Internal
Please direct general questions to HMCI Board at hcmi@scu.edu.
Description:
The SCU Immigration Law Society (ILS) connects law students with local immigration professionals from nonprofit and reduced-cost legal clinics, business immigration firms, and policy making institutions.
Mission Statement:
ILS publicizes efforts to reunify families, protect asylum-seekers, and attract competitive talent. ILS challenges its members, and the student body, to advocate for all immigrants based on a collective vision of a more just and humanitarian world.
2024-2025 Officers
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Alejandra Barcena |
abarcena@scu.edu |
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Co-President |
Melina Torres |
mtorres2@scu.edu |
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Vice President |
Lizbeth Aguilar |
laguilar2@scu.edu |
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Treasurer |
Steven Brewer |
sbrewer@scu.edu |
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Community Outreach Chair |
Elliot Kevane |
ekevane@scu.edu |
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Policy Chair |
Natasha Naqvi |
nnaqvi@scu.edu |
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Secretary |
Ellie Stoutt |
estoutt@scu.edu |
To join or for questions, contact us for more information.
- Instagram: @immigrationlawsociety
- Club Email: immigrationlawsociety@scu.edu
Mission Statement:
The Santa Clara Law Internal Trial Team is a student-run group with the goal of providing more trial litigation experience to Santa Clara Law Students. The Internal Trial Team will host a competition every year which will include seminars, mentorships, and the opportunity to network with local attorneys and judges. The Internal Trial Team Board will provide a fact pattern, present seminars, set-up mentorships, and schedule at least three rounds of competition.
International Law Students Association (ILSA) is an internationally recognized organization of students and young attorneys dedicated to the study and promotion of international law. With over 150 chapters, ILSA is one of the largest and most active student organizations in the nation. As a registered ILSA Chapter, all Santa Clara ILSA members enjoy the international network of academic, professional, and organizational resources provided by the Association.
The Santa Clara chapter is dedicated to providing students interested in international law with access and opportunities to explore this exciting and expanding area of law. Throughout the year, we welcome speakers from across the globe, sponsor student trips to conferences, provide information on study abroad opportunities and internships, and host wonderful networking events.
2024-2025 Officers:
| Co-President | Amanda Mitchell | ajmitchell@scu.edu |
| Co-President | Ricardo Larrea Diaz | rlarreadiaz@scu.edu |
| Vice President | Alexis Krolick | akrolick@scu.edu |
| Communications Chair | Rachel Jeet | rjeet@scu.edu |
| Community Service Chair | Nicolas Papa | npapa@scu.edu |
| Treasurer | Simon Choe | schoe@scu.edu |
Mission Statement:
The International Law Students Association is a non-profit association of students and lawyers who are dedicated to the promotion of international law. ILSA provides students with opportunity to study, research, and network in the international legal arena. The organization’s activities include academic conferences, publications, the global coordination of student organizations, and the administration of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Additional information and social media:
Active Member Organization, Student Bar Association
The Internet Law Student Organization (ILSO) was created to raise awareness and spark interest about Internet Law and the theoretical and practical dilemmas that arise when applying laws to rapidly developing technologies.
2024-2025 Officers:
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Hannah Parks |
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Co-Vice President |
Hannah Grant |
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Co-Vice President |
Grace Kantrow |
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Treasurer |
Shelby Taketa |
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External Communications Chair |
Beth Choi |
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External Content Manager |
Jessica Daney Cuevas Madriz |
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Co-Fundraising Chair |
Eleni Mandas |
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Co-Fundraising Chair |
Schuyler Chamberlain |
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Secretary & 2L Representative |
Emily Caballero |
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3L Representative |
Emma Reed |
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2L Representative |
Mehar Bajwa |
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2L Representative |
Rachel Jeet |
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1L Representative |
Justin Shen |
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1L Representative |
Nicholas Levi |
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1L Representative |
Samuel Tse |
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1L Representative |
Cristofer Tzoc |
Faculty Advisor: Professor Eric Goldman
Mission Statement:
As a student organization dedicated to Internet Law, we aim to:
- Raise awareness and spark interest about Internet Law and the theoretical and practical dilemmas that arise when applying laws to rapidly developing technologies.
- Enable crucial discussions about hot topics in Internet Law such as privacy, content moderation and online free speech, ethics, cybersecurity, and online intellectual property.
- Educate students about the different facets of Internet and Tech Policy.
- Promote collaboration among all legal communities and practice areas (i.e criminal law, family law, social justice, technology law).
External Links:
LSO Email: internetlaw@scu.edu
Job Board
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
About JLSA
The Jewish Law Student Association is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming place for Jewish students along with our friends and allies of all beliefs and backgrounds. Together, we strive to continue building our vibrant community and deepen our connection to Jewish identity. Throughout the year, we host speaker events and holiday gatherings to connect our members with professionals in the legal industry. Please feel free to contact any of our officers with questions about our events or programs. For general inquiries or requests to receive mailings and announcements, please email lawjlsa@scu.edu.
Activities
Networking
JLSA hosts its famous Wine and Cheese Networking Event every fall. Attorneys eagerly attend to meet students and answer their questions about the different practice areas, career paths, and life as an attorney.
School Events
Throughout the academic year, JLSA hosts and sponsors events such as the Chanukah Celebration and various discussion panels. Past panels included discussions on Litigation versus Transactional Law, the Israel-Hamas War, Abortion and Jewish Law, and more.
Holidays
We do our best to ensure students have community during the holidays. JLSA works closely with Chabad of Santa Clara and Hillel of Silicon Valley to provide tickets to high-holiday services at neighboring synagogues and the opportunity to join a Jewish family for their holiday celebrations. We invite all to our annual Passover Seder and our Purim celebration.
If you would like help finding a place to celebrate a Jewish holiday, please reach out to us at lawjlsa@scu.edu.
2024-2025 Officers:
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Adi Ofir |
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Vice President |
Veronica Carrillo |
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Treasurer |
Ali Sheikhpour |
asheikhpour@scu.edu |
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Secretary |
Jack Goldman |
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1L Rep |
Bella Scharff |
The Santa Clara Journal of International Law is an entirely student-run organization. All articles are selected, edited, and published by the Journal’s Editorial Board. We publish electronically two times a year, with articles by professors and legal practitioners dealing with issues of international and comparative legal scholarship. Submissions are received on a rolling basis to enable the Journal to address global events and issues as they arise.
Additionally, the Journal publishes at least one student comment selected from our first-year Associates by the Editorial Board.
It is our hope that the Santa Clara Journal of International Law will foster greater understanding and cooperation in the area of international law across all borders. To further this vision, the Journal will contribute to the advancement of legal journalism by publishing an easily accessible international law journal composed of intellectually sound material that will assist legal scholars in their studies, practice, and career development. In addition, we strive to provide contemporary and original analysis of international socio-political, economic, and cultural issues.
Contact Us
Santa Clara Journal of International Law
Santa Clara University School of Law
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
Email: scjilsubmissions@gmail.com
https://digitalcommons.law.scu.edu/scujil/
Mission:
LELS is dedicated to supporting students who are interested in the field of Labor and Employment law. LELS aims to increase awareness and education of employer and workers’ rights, increase student involvement in the field of Labor and Employment law, contribute to the career decisions of students who are interested in Labor and Employment law, and support the community by way of advocating for workers’ rights.
Organization email: LELS@scu.edu
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scu_lels/
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/labor-and-employment-law-society/
Mission Statement:
The primary focus of the Latinx Law Student Association is to recruit, support and graduate Latino students. We strive to fulfill these ends by establishing a sense of community among Latino/a students through academic, professional, social, political, and cultural support. We strive to build enduring bridges with our local communities as well as foster lasting relationships with professional organizations. We believe this vision enriches the entire Santa Clara University community.
Description:
Latinx Law Student Association is an inclusive law student based organization that holds bi-monthly meetings, socials, and/or community service events reflecting the needs of its members who wish to make positive substantive contributions to the study of law at Santa Clara University, and the legal community. Through various guest speakers, community projects, and legal education outreach, Latinx Law Student Association highlights the importance of diversity on campus and within the entire legal profession.
Latinx Law Student Association Officers 2024-2025
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Diana Acuña |
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Alejandra Barcena |
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External Vice President |
Fernando Sanchez Garcia |
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Danielle Caballero |
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Secretary |
Clarisse Quintero |
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Treasurer |
Steven Javier Brewer |
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Marketing Chair |
Vanessa Rodriguez Nol |
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Co-Mentorship Chair |
Jose F. Ramirez |
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Ulises Solis |
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Cassandra Armenta |
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Melina Torres |
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Co-Academic Resource Chair |
Andrea Cuevas Blancas |
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Co-Academic Resource Chair |
Danielle Gaxiola |
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Co-Community Outreach Chair |
Michelle Dominguez |
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Co-Community Outreach Chair |
Lauren Loeb |
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| 1L Representative | Maria Elena Arriaga | marriagafuentes@scu.edu |
| 1L Representative | Sebastian Duarte | sduarte@scu.edu |
| 1L Representative | Stephanie Medina | smedinabarrera@scu.edu |
| 1L Representative | Valeria Plancarte | vplancarteespinoza@scu.edu |
Follow Us:
Organization Email: llsa@scu.edu
Instagram: @scu.llsa
Facebook Group (includes event updates)
Outline Bank (password protected)
Online Giving:
The Latinx Law Student Association awards “Empoderamiento” scholarships every year to rising second and third year law students who have demonstrated a commitment to the goals of our organization, community service, and/or social justice. These scholarships help Latinx law students offset the cost of higher education while promoting diversity in the legal industry.
Donors are the lifeblood of our scholarship program. If you are interested in donating to the Latinx Law Student Association scholarship fund, please visit Santa Clara University’s Online Giving Page. Under “I WANT TO SUPPORT,” choose “Other” from the drop down options. Type in “Latinx Law Student Association” or “LLSA.”
If you have any questions, please email llsa@scu.edu.
Description of Organization:
The Santa Clara University Law & Business Society is for students who are interested in the intersection of law and business. The Society will focus on two areas – (1) Business Law (Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Emerging Companies, etc.); and (2) Law as a Business (Opening, Running, and Managing a Law Firm). The Society will invite attorneys and business leaders to discuss current business law and policy at various events.
Mission Statement:
As members of the Santa Clara University Law and Business Society, we hereby pledge to:
- Educate ourselves and our community about the intersection of law and business;
- Create opportunities for students, academics, and practitioners to engage one another;
- Assist students in their transition from law school to employment; and
- Continue to support relationships between the Society and Santa Clara Alumni.
Please contact us at santaclaralbs@gmail.com to join our meeting and event mailing list.
Description of Organization:
The Santa Clara Law Review is a legal periodical edited by the law students of Santa Clara University and is the only legal periodical officially sponsored by the Santa Clara University Law School Administration.
Mission Statement:
The purpose of this club shall be to foster community among Santa Clara University students interested in golf through networking and events. To educate the campus about golf as a professional networking tool. To establish inclusivity by collaborating with other student organizations. To build networking relationships through golf between Santa Clara University School of Law students and the Bay Area legal community.
Mission Statement:
The Santa Clara Lawyers Who Adventure provides its members with balance in life, a network with others who share the same interests, and an outlet to individuals who share a passion for outdoor activities.
Description of Organization:
Middle Eastern North African Law Student Association (MENALSA) at Santa Clara University School of Law is committed to promoting cultural awareness within the legal community by creating an academic and professional environment which promotes tolerance and excellence for Middle Eastern and North African law students. MENALSA is also committed to serving our local and global Middle Eastern community to promote universal political growth, progress, and peace.
MENALSA delivers on its mission by sponsoring speakers who promote dialogue on critical issues facing every law student, as well as hosting networking and social opportunities for all students to meet lawyers and fellow law students from all backgrounds.
Please contact us at melsa.scu@gmail.com for additional information on joining or contributing to MENALSA.
Description of Organization:
MLSA is a student organization dedicated to promoting the interests and values of Muslim community and to serve as a system of support for Muslim Law students at Santa Clara University.
Description:
OUTLaw, formerly known as EQSCU, is an educational and support organization that provides educational and career resources, networking opportunities, and a social support system. The group also works to increase awareness of the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, 2Spirit and all other sexuality and gender diverse persons within the law school. We hold regular meetings, sponsor final exam review sessions, support activism, invite speakers to the law school, and represent Santa Clara Law at national and local LGBTQ+ legal conferences, and career fairs. We also serve as a bridge between current law students, LGBTQ+ law school alumni, and SF Bay Area LGBTQ+ legal professionals.
Mission Statement:
OUTLaw is an active and vital part of Santa Clara Law. Our organization promotes the interests of LGBTQ+ persons at the law school and was founded on the basis to bring greater awareness and acceptance of diversity at Santa Clara Law.
EQSCU’s goals are to increase outreach efforts to LGBTQ+ students, provide support to LGBTQ+ students, sponsor speakers on LGBTQ+ issues, develop ties with the larger civil rights community, and serve as an information source on LGBTQ+ legal issues for all students and the larger community.
External Links:
Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Center
The Center, just minutes from campus, provides information, support and services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community from as far north as Foster City and as far south as Gilroy.
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF)
A minority bar association in the San Francisco Bay area with a membership of nearly 600 lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgenders, and their supporters in the legal community, including judges, lawyers, legal workers and law students.
National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA)
An affiliate of the American Bar Association that sponsors year-round regional and local events to promote justice in and through the legal profession for the lesbian and gay community.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
A legal resource with the primary commitment to advancing the rights of lesbians through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling.
Lambda Legal
A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, the transgendered, and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
A national political organization based in Washington, D.C. that works to ensure equality for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
A national organization that works to extend rights to people that traditionally have been denied their rights, including people of color, lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgendered people, women, people with disabilities, and the poor, just to name a few.
Mission Statement:
The Privacy Law Student Organization is dedicated to the study and discussion of modern issues of privacy law. PLSO’s mission is to promote awareness and generate discussion about contemporary privacy issues, while encouraging involvement in privacy law within the legal community. PLSO strives to enhance the quality of the legal community by promoting interaction and debate concerning a wide range of issues that affect individual privacy rights in a format that allows student to interact with attorneys and specialists in the privacy law fields.
Organization Email: PLSO@scu.edu
Description of Organization:
The Public Law Association will bring students, faculty, and staff together who are interested in laws affecting the public sector and exploring careers in public service. The Public Law Association focuses on issues related to all areas of public law – including administrative law, constitutional law, municipal and county law, open meetings/open records laws, political/election law, education law, water law, state and federal legislation, public employment, government contracts, government tort liability, agency regulations, land use/environmental issues, public lawyer ethics, and public finance.
Description of Organization:
Our membership consists of students with a broad range of interests and work experience, including development, land use, litigation, finance, and appraisal. We strive to provide meaningful opportunities for professional and personal development.
Our organization greatly values experienced real estate law practitioners’ input and participation, and we welcome them as advisory members.
Mission Statement:
The Real Estate Law Society (RELS) is dedicated to educating its members about current legal practices and issues in the area of real estate law. We provide opportunities for members to satisfy their curiosity and cultivate their knowledge of the various real estate practice areas.
Please contact us at rels@scu.edu to join our meeting and event mailing list.
Description of Organization:
The Santa Clara Business Law Chronicle (SCBC) is Santa Clara Law’s pre-eminent, student-run organization that publishes short, concise articles surrounding the legal and business fields. SCBC aims to appeal to the modern day legal field, thus the reason behind the shorter articles. Like a law journal, SCBC analyzes and discusses past, present, and future trends, issues, cases, and/or decisions, that are affecting the legal and business worlds.
The SCBC was founded in the Fall of 2022 by five Santa Clara Law students. Their goal was to promote and enhance student writing, while ensuring that complex legal and business analysis was crafted for the everyday reader. Since inception, the SCBC has grown to having over 80+ editors and associates.
The SCBC contains primarily student published articles, while implementing articles from leaders in the fields of Art Law, Corporate & Securities, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, Litigation, Sports & Entertainment, Public Interest, Regulatory, and Government, and Technology.
For information regarding the SCBC's articles, events, and/or fundraising, please contact scbc-law@scu.edu
Mission Statement:
The primary purpose of the Santa Clara Circuit is to release a yearbook at the end of each academic year, with special attention to the graduating class. During the academic year, the SCC will strive to accomplish this by capturing memorable moments and developing dedications within the yearbook that recognizes student achievement and involvement across journals, organizations, and all other areas of the like. The SCC will also strive to host a yearbook signing party at the end of the academic year to further promote the sense of community at Santa Clara Law and honor the graduating class.
Please contact us at law.circuit@scu.edu to get involved!
Description of Organization:
SCOTUS Review strives to promote discussion and awareness of current events of the Supreme Court of the United States, Federal Courts of the United States, State Courts, and similar events that may impact the interpretation and development of the law. We host events that seek to cultivate discussion on these topics amongst students, faculty, members of Santa Clara University’s administration, alumni, attorneys, and the surrounding community. We hope to inspire greater engagement and appreciation of the effects judicial rulings can have on the conception of law, history, and everyday encounters.
Description of Organization:
Social Justice Coalition (SJC) is the student-run organization focused on raising awareness among law students about issues and careers in public interest. The Coalition welcomes all interested law students, recognizing that the opportunity to serve others is an important experience in our legal education.
SJC provides a network for students concerned with social justice issues and works with other student organizations to provide a space for networking and collaboration on a variety of social justice issues and topics.
Instagram: @sjc_scu
Mission Statement:
The Society for Artificial Intelligence and Law (SAIL), formerly known as the Artificial Intelligence Student Association, is dedicated to educating students and facilitate meaningful discussions about the legal implications, and the theoretical, practical, and ethical dilemmas arising from the advancements of Artificial Intelligence in a variety of fields and settings.
Our Medium Blog – https://medium.com/society-for-ai-law-at-scu
@SCU_SAIL – https://www.instagram.com/scu_sail/
Email: scu.ai.club@gmail.com
Description of Organization:
SIEGL aims to educate students and enable crucial discussions about hot topics in Interactive Entertainment and Gaming Law, including intellectual property, privacy, contracts, licensing, employment, and data management matters.
Mission Statement:
Raise awareness for and spark interest in Interactive Entertainment and Gaming Law, and the theoretical, practical, and ethical dilemmas arising from the expansion of the video-game industry and the gaming industry in general.
Instagram: scu_siegl
Description of Organization:
SALSA is a student based organization that serves as a forum to connect those in the law school who identify with, or are interested in, South Asian culture and/or legal issues. SALSA welcomes all law students with an interest to join and participate in its various networking and social events. In addition, SALSA encourages overlap and communication between other student organizations to create a more unified legal community among Santa Clara Law students.
Mission Statement:
SALSA at SCU is dedicated to promoting the professional and social needs of South Asian law students through mentorship programs, networking events and education. These opportunities allow South Asian law students and those interested in South Asian and South Asian American issues to gather together, create support networks and form lasting communities. In addition, SALSA is dedicated to enhancing the professional growth of its members through affiliation with the South Asian Bar Association in the greater Bay Area and the national North American South Asian Law Students Association.
Email us for more information: salsascu@gmail.com
External Links: www.nasalsa.org
www.southasianbar.org
Description of Organization:
The Sports and Entertainment Law Society assists law students pursuing a career in sports and entertainment law by hosting guest speakers, organizing site visits, and providing educational resources to further develop students’ knowledge of the sports and entertainment industries.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) is to provide interested students with access to practitioners and other individuals in the sports and entertainment law fields, to facilitate events to grow student’s industry knowledge, and to assist in strengthening Santa Clara Law’s stellar reputation in the sports and entertainment fields.
Description of Organization:
The Santa Clara Law Chapter of Street Law, Inc., has two main objectives. (1) To encourage all law students to participate in public service, regardless of their area of interest, and (2) Working with local organizations i.e., local high schools, middle schools, juvenile detention centers, group homes etc., to support the next generation of students on their paths towards academic and career-related success. In addition to maintaining our overall objectives, there are certain core principles this organization and its members shall uphold:
- Advance Equity and Justice
- Build Civic Agency
- Build Bridges Across Cultural Differences
- Foster a Democratic Culture
We are committed to increasing basic legal acumen for all, especially those who are in underserved
communities. Our programs are developed to help people who are marginalized gain essential
knowledge and applicable skills. We are committed to building bridges across differences by helping one
another understand our differences and work toward finding points of agreement.
At Santa Clara Law, the Student Bar Association (SBA) Executive Board advocates for student interests in collaboration with faculty, administration, alumni, and the broader community. The SBA organizes student events, coordinates communications—including publishing The Grapevine—and supports more than 40 student organizations through budget allocation and community building.
All enrolled Santa Clara Law students are SBA members, and the SBA is affiliated with the American Bar Association Law Student Division (ABA-LSD), which represents approximately 50,000 law students nationwide.
Email us at sba@scu.edu for more information.
Mission Statement:
The Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA) provides a comprehensive forum for Santa Clara Law School students to interact with IP practitioners in cross-disciplinary discussions and lectures. We are committed to preparing students for their future careers as IP attorneys who are well-equipped to face the challenges of current and future IP issues in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Please contact us at sipla@scu.edu to join our meeting and event mailing list.
Description of Organization:
The mission of the Tax & Estate Planning Society (“TEPS”) is to promote and encourage the study of taxation and estate planning law. In addition, TEPS is focused on developing strong relationships within the academic, business and legal tax and estate planning community. TEPS serves as a forum for law students, faculty, legal scholars, tax and estate planning practitioners, and leaders in taxation, tax policy, and estate planning to engage in an interdisciplinary discussion on developing issues in tax and estate planning law.
Tax touches every aspect of the legal world, from corporate formation and mergers to criminal fraud to personal inheritance decisions and investment decisions. Estate planning, although also encompassing other areas of the law, is a natural extension of a Society focused on taxation.
The Society organizes many events throughout the year. At these events, the members of TEPS have the opportunity to network with the business and legal communities, while learning about particular issues and areas in taxation and estate planning.
Please email tepslaw@scu.edu for more information on joining!
Description of Organization:
The Santa Clara University Federalist Society Student Chapter is one of over 200 Federalist Society chapters in law schools across the country. We are a completely student-run organization that provides a network for social, political, and career opportunities. We regularly host speakers’ events and debates featuring prominent experts who come to campus to speak on relevant topics of law and public policy. We also offer several social networking events involving lawyers and other professionals who are active members of the Federalist Society’s various Lawyers Chapters.
Our student chapter works closely with the national organization to facilitate scholarly legal discussion on the most cutting-edge and controversial topics. All members of the Santa Clara University School of Law community are encouraged to become involved and attend our various events and meetings.
Mission Statement:
The Federalist Society is a group of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal system and its philosophies and ideologies. It is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. The Society seeks both to promote an awareness of these principles and to further their application through its activities. In working to achieve these goals, the Society has created a conservative and libertarian intellectual network that extends to all levels of the legal community. For more information on the Federalist Society and its background go to www.fedsoc.org.
Mission Statement:
To provide academic and professional support to Santa Clara Law students by promoting a social environment that encourages quality relationships among members, providing opportunities for members to be involved with the community, and also to support the community through student involvement.
Description of Organization:
The Women and Law Association is dedicated to providing academic and personal support to our members, and increasing awareness of legal, political, and social issues affecting women. We are also committed to actively serving our community. To further these goals, Women & Law facilitates networking opportunities, organizes outreach projects, and hosts speaking events that encourage discussion and foster support. All members of the Santa Clara University School of Law community are encouraged to participate.
Feel free to email us at womenandlaw.scu@gmail.com.