Social Justice in Action

UC Law SF launched the Center for Social Justice in Fall 2022 We believe that all lawyers can and should participate in the cause of social justice and that law schools play an important role in helping students discover how to integrate this value into their professional identities. The Center provides strategic leadership on social justice activities at the law school and promotes a strong public interest campus culture.

In order to fulfill its goal of helping all students find meaningful ways to incorporate justice work into their professional identity and future practice, the Center for Social Justice consolidates, coordinates and communicates about opportunities for students to be engaged in work with and for the community, and to connect with faculty, staff, and other students engaging in social justice programming. Key features of the Center include: a Social Justice Speaker Series, a peer mentor program, and direction on where to seek academic & career counseling for public interest summer and postgraduate employment and funding.

The Center for Social Justice also houses UC Law SF's Pro Bono Program, where students can--as early as their first day of orientation--engage in meaningful work in the community and gain legal skills and experience.

As detailed in this Report, our students are motivated to make a positive impact in the community throught their legal work In a variety of ways every day, they are taking action to help ensure legal protections are a reality for our local community members--whether advocating for fair wages are paid, helping prevent an eviction, or ensuring constitutional treatment of those in prison and jail.