University of San Francisco School of Law

09/03/2026

Building community (+sharing delicious treats) at the annual Student Org Fair!

09/03/2026

🎉 Big news! Dean Johanna Kalb, Professor Michele Neitz, and Associate Professor Alexandria Serra have been named to The National Law Review and Wickard’s inaugural “Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia” list.
The recognition celebrates educators shaping the future of legal ed and is a reflection of the work happening every day at to prepare for modern legal practice.
“Our location in the heart of San Francisco gives us a front-row seat to how quickly GenAI is transforming society and the legal profession. We see it as essential that our students learn to use these tools with skill and judgment, and that they have a voice in the broader conversation about AI’s impacts on the world.” - Dean Kalb.
Congratulations to Dean Kalb, Professor Neitz, and Professor Serra on this well-earned recognition. 👏
Read more: https://www.usfca.edu/news/national-law-review-and-wickard-name-university-san-francisco-school-law-dean-and-two-faculty

09/01/2026

"The people who are getting detained when we accompany our Clinic clients are people who have overstayed their visas, even if they have a legitimate asylum claim pending. This is not about people who are criminals." expert, Professor Bill Hing spoke with ABC7 News on the significant increase in immigration enforcement activity in the Bay Area and California. Watch the interview: https://abc7news.com/post/ice-arrests-san-francisco-bay-area-70-uc-berkeley-data-project-finds/19754574/

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Stephen Curry is bringing his passion for storytelling to the Silk Speaker Series at USF.

The four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP comes to the Hilltop on Aug. 30 for an exclusive screening and panel conversation of “The Baddest Speechwriter of All,” the award-winning documentary he co-directed about civil rights leader and Martin Luther King Jr. adviser Clarence B. Jones.

While the in-person event at the War Memorial Gym at the Sobrato Center is sold out, USF has created a secondary viewing location in response to overwhelming interest. Guests can watch a real-time simulcast of the documentary and moderated panel conversation.

Experience an unforgettable conversation with Stephen Curry exploring social justice, civil rights, and the enduring impact of those who changed the course of history.

Book your ticket » https://bit.ly/4gfyZ9f

08/20/2026

A few more highlights from orientation 📸 including a festive welcome reception, the oath of professionalism, and our newest 1Ls already mixing, mingling, and making friends for years to come. 💚

08/17/2026

🎉 Welcome to , 1Ls and LLM candidates! Orientation week kicked off today with a welcome from the deans, and we couldn’t be more excited to meet the newest members of our law school community.
Here’s to new beginnings, big ambitions, and an incredible year ahead.

08/13/2026

USF's neighborhood came in first in a poll of San Francisco Chronicle readers, asking where in San Francisco they’d most like to live.

"The biggest winner by far was the Richmond District, which its advocates laud for its movie theaters, great parks in every direction, and every variety of food one can imagine."

08/07/2026

Calling all from class years ending in 1 or 6: it’s time to celebrate!

Join us for your milestone at CelebrateUSF on Saturday, October 24th, and reconnect with classmates, friends, and your favorite professors. CelebrateUSF is open to all USF alumni, and School of Law grads will have their own dedicated tent. Details:

📅 Saturday, October 24th
🕐 1–4 pm: CelebrateUSF Alumni & Family Weekend, featuring the law alumni tent, with open bar and food included
🕓 4–5 pm: Silk Speaker Series (speaker TBD)
📍 University of San Francisco campus

Register today: https://www.usfca.edu/alumni/celebrateusf