Abimael “AJ” Bastida J.D. ‘14 makes the case for preserving the time-honored practice of oral argument McManis Faulkner Partner Abimael “AJ” Bastida B.S. ‘11, J.D. ‘14 recently published an op-ed entitled “Preserving the Practice of Oral Argument.” Bastida represents both…
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 3, 2024 —Santa Clara University School of Law welcomed its newest class on Monday, Aug. 19, including 192 new full-time and a record 54 new Flex part-time first-year students. Another six students joined this year to…
On the evening of August 15, Mayer Theater bore witness to a gathering of profound significance. The Santa Clara Law community—comprising esteemed faculty, dedicated staff, and the ambitious new cohort of students—convened to inaugurate the academic journey of the Class…
Omar Habbas J.D. ’85 came to Santa Clara Law after hearing his brother, Sam Habbas B.A. ’80, rave about his own experience at SCU—the Jesuit values, the dedicated professors, the small student-to-teacher ratio, the supportive relationships, and the school’s great…
On Tuesday, August 20th, the Santa Clara Law community enjoyed a vibrant fireside chat with our newest faculty members, Professors Ed Lee and Zahr Said. Hosted by High Tech Law Institute Co-Director Professor Tyler Ochoa, the event featured a delightful…
The High Tech Law Institute student nominee Xu Li J.D. ’24, has been awarded the 2024-2025 AIPLA Past President’s Award, marking yet another triumph for Santa Clara Law in the field of intellectual property law. The American Intellectual Property Law…
Santa Clara University School of Law proudly served as a key sponsor of a momentous celebration of legal scholarship and literary prowess hosted by Northwestern University School of Law, “Writing Langston: A Conference on Langston Hughes and the Law.” This…
Following up on last year’s successful launch of the Dean’s Democracy Series, Santa Clara Law is excited to announce a captivating schedule of speakers in 2024-25. The Dean’s Democracy Series is dedicated to continue to bring us together, providing…
The International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) at Santa Clara Law played a pivotal role in a landmark hearing focused on climate change and human rights in Brazil. IHRC Deputy Director Britton Schwartz presented crucial observations to the Inter-American Court of Human…
Launched just last year by the Office of Career Management (OCM), the 1L Coaching Teams are back again by popular demand! Rooted in the Jesuit values of competence, conscience, and compassion, the coaching teams go beyond the classroom to nurture…