UCLA School of Law

09/09/2026

With so many different areas of study to specialize in at UCLA Law, the possibilities may seem (almost) endless! In this video, new J.D., LL.M., and M.L.S. students share their specialization plans from wayyy back during orientation.

[Video description: A video compilation of incoming UCLA Law students sharing what legal specializations they are interested in pursuing. Students speak into a microphone in Shapiro Courtyard and personal indoor spaces.]

09/09/2026

With so many different areas of study to specialize in at Law, the possibilities may seem (almost) endless! In this video, new J.D., LL.M., and M.L.S. students share their specialization plans from wayyy back during orientation.

[Video description: A video compilation of incoming UCLA Law students sharing what legal specializations they are interested in pursuing. Students speak into a microphone in Shapiro Courtyard and personal indoor spaces.]

09/04/2026

Want to see what UCLA looked like almost a century ago? 📜

We’re back with part four of our series “Strolling with Stephen.” This time, Professor Yeazell takes us inside Murphy Hall for a walk down memory lane, diving into historic campus photos and dropping some UCLA lore along the way.

Missed the first three parts? Head to our profile to catch up, and stay tuned for the next (and final) part! 👀

Historical UCLA photos sourced from the UCLA Library University Archives.

[Video Description: Professor Stephen Yeazell walks through the interior hallway of Murphy Hall at UCLA, pointing at framed historical black-and-white photos along the wall and sharing facts directly to the camera.]

09/04/2026

Want to see what UCLA looked like almost a century ago? 📜

We’re back with part four of our series "Strolling with Stephen." This time, Professor Yeazell takes us inside Murphy Hall for a walk down memory lane, diving into historic campus photos and dropping some UCLA lore along the way.

Missed the first three parts? Head to our profile to catch up, and stay tuned for the next (and final) part! 👀

Historical UCLA photos sourced from the UCLA Library University Archives.

[Video Description: Professor Stephen Yeazell walks through the interior hallway of Murphy Hall at UCLA, pointing at framed historical black-and-white photos along the wall and sharing facts directly to the camera.]

09/03/2026

Over the last 25 years, legal scholars have studied the ripple effects of 9/11 across federal policy, national security, and civil liberties. Here, Ahilan Arulanantham, faculty co-director of the Miñana Family Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA Law, explains how U.S. immigration policy changed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001.

[Video description: UCLA Law's Ahilan Arulanantham, standing in his office, explains the legal and institutional impacts of September 11, including federal law enforcement, the creation of DHS, and immigration policy.]

09/02/2026

Our incoming students had some thoughts… 👀

[Video description: A vertical video compilation of new UCLA Law students sharing their first impressions of the school. Students speak into a mini microphone while outside in a sunny Shapiro Courtyard, with short photo cutaways of campus, L.A. freeways, and a class beach day outing.]

09/02/2026

Our incoming students had some thoughts… 👀

[Video description: A vertical video compilation of new UCLA Law students sharing their first impressions of the school. Students speak into a mini microphone while outside in a sunny Shapiro Courtyard, with short photo cutaways of campus, LA traffic, and a class beach day outing.]

09/01/2026

UCLA School of Law faculty and experts continue to lead national conversations on today’s most critical legal, economic, and policy issues. From voting rights and trade policy to questions related to AI character ownership and surveillance, our scholars are bringing expert analysis to major outlets nationwide. See some of August's highlights below:

Rick Hasen writes in Slate about the Supreme Court's ruling on voting by mail.

Kimberly Clausing contributes to a New York Times essay on the effects of Trump's zero-sum approach to trade.

Mark McKenna appears on NPR's 'All Things Considered' to discuss a lawsuit over who owns AI-generated characters.

Joanna Schwartz speaks with the Houston Chronicle about lawsuits over police conduct.

Andrew Verstein is quoted by the New York Times about prediction markets and insider trading.

Allan Marks is quoted in the LA Times about federal intervention in state environmental matters.

Ellen Aprill talks to CBS News about a proposed IRS requirement that nonprofits disclose whether their officers have been convicted of certain crimes.

Ahilan Arulanantham is quoted by the AP about federal surveillance targeting people for their beliefs.

Adam Winkler is quoted in the Houston Chronicle about the push for 'permitless carry' of guns.

Eugene Volokh talks to LAist about laws that restrict recording people without their consent.

Stephen Bainbridge is quoted in an Atlantic article about how Trump is testing the definition of insider trading.

Stuart Banner speaks with the Tampa Bay Times about the history of jury duty and why some people want to avoid it.

Steve Bank is quoted by Time about the fallout from the scrapped plan to bring investors into the World Cup.

Ingrid Eagly is quoted in USA Today about a policy shift in how asylum claims are reviewed.

Want to see more? Explore our full media coverage. 🔽

UCLA Law produces an annual magazine, numerous law journals, and news articles and newsletters about students, faculty and alumni.

08/31/2026

To keep it brief… we’re obsessed with our newest class. 📂🫶

Swipe through some of the highlights from orientation and convocation, then tap our comment below to read about our new class!