August 2018
Application Workshop
At each workshop an admissions counselor will discuss application deadlines, what goes into a personal statement, who should provide letters of recommendation, and possible decision outcomes. We'll also be on hand to answer any questions. RSVP here.
Find out more »September 2018
Application Workshop
At each workshop an admissions counselor will discuss application deadlines, what goes into a personal statement, who should provide letters of recommendation, and possible decision outcomes. We'll also be on hand to answer any questions. RSVP here.
Find out more »October 2018
Application Workshop
At each workshop an admissions counselor will discuss application deadlines, what goes into a personal statement, who should provide letters of recommendation, and possible decision outcomes. We'll also be on hand to answer any questions. RSVP here.
Find out more »November 2018
Application Workshop
At each workshop an admissions counselor will discuss application deadlines, what goes into a personal statement, who should provide letters of recommendation, and possible decision outcomes. We'll also be on hand to answer any questions. RSVP here.
Find out more »January 2019
Mediation: Theory and Practice
Presented by the Conflict Resolution Program at Santa Clara Law Dates and Times: January 10 (1:30-5:30); January 11-12 (9-5); January 24 (1:30-5:30); January 25-26 (9-5) REGISTER ONLINE This Unique Mediation Training brings together law students and professionals in business, health care, human resource, mediation and law who wish to expand their understanding of conflict and develop the skills and self-awareness necessary to mediate effectively. This highly interactive and experiential program meets the 40-hour training requirements of most courts and many…
Find out more »April 2019
Free Press Under Attack: The Fight Over California’s Secret Cop Records
When two reporters from Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism filed public records requests about criminal cops in January, they didn't expect to get a threatening letter from California's Attorney General. Three weeks after receiving a list of 12,000 names of cops and applicants for police jobs who have been convicted of a crime in the past 10 years, CA Attorney General Xavier Becerra contacted the journalists, telling them to destroy the records and that possessing them is a criminal offense.…
Find out more »2nd Annual JLSA Passover Seder!
The Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA) is proud to announce The 2nd Annual JLSA Passover Seder! The theme of this year's seder is "5,000 Years of Civilization Reborn" and so we will be holding a seder for the ages! The seder will consist of a traditional and short seder with thoughtful discussions on relevant topics. A ticket includes a catered kosher meal of matzah ball soup, potato kugel, a chicken dinner, and dessert. A vegetarian option is available. There will,…
Find out more »2019 In-House Counsel Institute
Intensive training for experienced lawyers to better serve the in-house legal needs of high tech companies in today's fast-paced global environment. April 25, 26 & 27, 2019 View the 2018 program View the 2017 program View the 2016 program The In-House Counsel Institute offers 2 1/2 days of in-depth training with opportunities for interactive hands-on practice. The In-House Counsel Institute features a faculty of legal thought leaders from several prominent tech companies and law firms to teach the course. The…
Find out more »June 2019
2019 Silicon Valley Summer Institute: System Design and Online Dispute Resolution
Presented by the Conflict Resolution Program at Santa Clara Law State-of-the-art theory applied to practice—in law, business, and interpersonal relationships. Dates and Times: June 21 (1:30 - 5:30 pm); June 22 (9 am - 5 pm); June 23 (9 am - 5 pm) REGISTER ONLINE Tuition: $1,095; $895 - gov/non-profit; $100 discount 30 days before program (n/a to gov/non-profit) Tuition, due at registration, is fully refundable, minus $300 cancellation fee, up to two weeks before the course begins. This Course…
Find out more »July 2019
2019 Silicon Valley Summer Institute: Advanced Negotiation Skills and Strategies
State-of-the-art theory applied to practice—in law, business and interpersonal relationships. Presented by the Conflict Resolution Program at Santa Clara Law Dates and Times: July 12 (1:30 – 5:30 pm); July 13 (9 am – 5:00 pm); July 14 (9 am – 5:00 pm) REGISTER ONLINE Tuition: $1,095; $895, gov/non-profit; $100 discount 30 days before program (not available to gov/non-profit) Tuition, due at registration, is fully refundable, minus $300 cancellation fee, up to two weeks before the course begins. This advanced…
Find out more »2019 Silicon Valley Summer Institute: Mediating Online
Presented by the Conflict Resolution Program at Santa Clara Law State-of-the-art theory applied to practice–in law, business, and interpersonal relationships. Dates and Times: July 26 (1:30 - 5:30 pm); July 27 (9 am - 5 pm); July 28 (9 am - 5 pm) REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL Tuition: $1,095; $895 - gov/non-profit; $100 discount 30 days before program (n/a to gov/non-profit) Tuition, due at registration, is fully refundable, minus $300 cancellation fee, up to two weeks before…
Find out more »August 2019
Mediation: Theory and Practice – August 2019 CANCELLED
This class has been cancelled. Please contact Dana Curtis at dcurtis@scu.edu with any questions. Thank you. State-of-the-art theory applied to practice—in law, business and interpersonal relationships. Presented by the Conflict Resolution Program at Santa Clara Law Dates and Times: August 15 (9 am–5:30 pm); August 16 (9 am – 5:30 pm); August 17 (9 am – 5:30 pm); August 23 (9 am – 5:30 pm); August 24 (9 am – 5:30 pm); August 25 (9 am – 4:30 pm) REGISTER…
Find out more »November 2019
AI Ethics, Law, and Human Progress
Join guest speaker Prof. Shannon Vallor , Santa Clara University, for IA Ethics, Law and Human Progress. Register Online This event is part of the AI for Social Impact and Tech & Social Justice Speaker Series and is co-sponsored by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and the SCU AI Students Club.
Find out more »November Application Workshop
When should I take the LSAT? When should I apply? What are your median scores? What if my GPA is below your median? How am I going to pay for law school? Members of the Admissions Office will answer these and other questions during this workshop. RSVP here.
Find out more »January 2020
Mediation: Theory and Practice – January 2020
Dates and Times of all class sessions: January 11 (9 am–5:30 pm); January 12 (9 am – 5:30 pm); January 24 (9 am – 5:30 pm); January 25 (9 am – 5:30 pm) State-of-the-art theory applied to practice—in law, business and interpersonal relationships. Presented by the Conflict Resolution Program at Santa Clara Law REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS COURSE This Unique Mediation Training brings together law students and professionals in business, health care, human resources, mediation and law to…
Find out more »February 2020
WIPIP 2020
WIPIP 2020 Participant List WIPIP 2020 Schedule Call for Papers Travel Info For more information about the WIPIP series, see http://wipip.info. Track the Twitter conversation at #WIPIP2020.
Find out more »Black History Month Panel
Santa Clara Law Black Law Students Association presents Black History Month Panel, moderated by Professor Deborah Moss-West JD ’94. Come see a diverse group of attorneys discuss their experiences in the legal profession with an emphasis on implicit bias. February 18, 2020 | 12:00-1:00 PM Charney 101 Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »January 2023
The Fierce Urgency Of Now: A Conversation With Dr. Clarence B. Jones
Join Us For A Special Event In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! The Fierce Urgency Of Now: A Conversation With Dr. Clarence B. Jones, Dr. King’s Close Friend, Lawyer, And Advisor, and SCU Law Students WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 12:00 noon Pacific Time (light lunch provided) WHERE: Charney Hall 101 and live-streamed. Live-stream link: https://santaclarauniversity.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=e4ad36a7-326e-4ef9-8b7a-af87000d1ab8 Additional biographical information about our very special guest, Dr. Jones: https://www.npr.org/2013/08/27/214224111/clarence-b-jones-a-guiding-hand-behind-i-have-a-dream https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/jones-clarence-benjamin https://www.drclarencebjonesinstitute.org/ This event is co-sponsored by the Center for…
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Social Justice Thursday Speaker Series- “Midterm Election Recap and Democracy Trends in the Americas”
Join Ann Ravel and Prof. Jachimowicz in a student-led discussion on what recent events can tell us about the direction of democracy in North and South America. Ann M. Ravel was nominated to the Federal Election Commission by President Barack Obama on June 21, 2013. After her appointment received the unanimous consent of the United States Senate, Ms. Ravel joined the Commission on October 25, 2013. She served as Chair of the Commission for 2015 and Vice Chair for 2014…
Find out more »April 2023
Center for Social Justice and Public Service – Social Justice Thursday Speaker Series
The Racial Justice for all Act: Rooting Out Racism in the Criminal Justice System Speakers: Terrance J. Evans, Partner, Duane Morris, and President, Charles Houston Bar Association Melissa O'Connell, Staff Attorney and Policy Liaison, Northern California Innocence Project Prof. O’Connell received her J.D. with a concentration in Public Interest and Social Justice from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2003. Melissa was one of the early practitioners with Fresh Lifelines for Youth (F.L.Y.), a legal non-profit working…
Find out more »September 2023
The Center for Social Justice and Public Services presents: Social Justice Thursday Speaker Series Targeting Gun Violence with Mike McLively, Policy Director, Giffords Center for Violence Prevention.
Join Senior Staff Attorney Mike McLively & Prof. Jachimowicz for a discussion on legislative priorities of the Giffords Law Center and other efforts to curb gun violence. LSO Host: Public Law Association | LSO Co-Sponsors: ACS, SBA, and the Santa Clara Business Chronicle Event will be live-streamed, here and available as a recording after the event. All are welcome. For questions and accommodations, email centerforsocialjustice@scu.edu 12pm- Lunch Provided Sept 14, 2023 Charney 101, Lawyers Lab
Find out more »From 1L’s to Leaders – Tools and Strategies for Addressing Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession
The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center Invites you to a pre-Celebration MCLE event. . . From 1L's to Leaders - Tools and Strategies for Addressing Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 KGACLC and EK+O Law hosted an Implicit Bias MCLE event . . . details and materials are below. Tricia Montalvo Timm '96 generously supplied complimentary copies of her book "Embrace the Power of You: Owning Your Identity at Work" for MCLE attendees. Journey…
Find out more »January 2024
Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2024
Please join Santa Clara Law as we commemorate the birthday of the civil rights leader who advanced the causes of social and economic justice and changed the course of human history in our country and around the world. In compliance with ADA/504, please direct your accommodations requests to kbindi@scu.edu. Santa Clara University sits on the ancestral lands of the Ohlone and Muwkema Ohlone People. Event recording link
Find out more »Australia and its Indigenous Nations: Exploring Strategies for Co-Existence in a Monist Legal Reality.
Speaker: Matthew Walsh, Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney, Australia. In compliance with ADA/504, please direct your accommodations requests to kbindi@scu.edu. Santa Clara University sits on the ancestral lands of the Ohlone and Muwekma Ohlone People. Event recording link
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SCOTUS v. The People: The Supreme Court’s Assault on American Democracy
Social Justice Thursday Speaker Series Featuring: Professor David Sloss SCOTUS v. The People: The Supreme Court's Assault on American Democracy Thursday, Feb 15 12pm-1pm Charney 101 Light lunch will be served Streaming and recording link here SCOTUS v. The People The Supreme Court's Assault on American Democracy
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