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Kathina (Buddhism): October 27
Stanford has long supported faculty, students, and staff in observing religious holidays of significance to them. In the complex process of creating the academic calendar, religious holy days are but one of many considerations. The Office for Religious Life makes available to faculty, staff and students a list of significant religious holidays at the beginning […]
Admin Day for Nov 3 p.m. Classes: November 6
Classes regularly scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday Nov 3 will meet beginning 2:15 p.m.
1L Study Cafes: November 6
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome join your classmates, Director of Academic Success Sarah Brim, and “celebrity guests” — including TAs and 2Ls who have had your same professors and are available for feedback and questions — in an informal coffee shop style setting (expect free food and some ambient noise) where you can dedicate a chunk of time to […]
Policy Lab Workshop | Writing Op-Eds, Blogs & Opinion Pieces: November 6
@ SLS: Room 21 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordSharing your research in an advocacy setting elevates your voice as a changemaker. Bring your ideas for a dynamic discussion of the style and structure of effective advocacy featuring op-eds and Substack posts by your professors and colleagues.
Where Should Progressive Lawyers Pursue Criminal Justice Reform?: November 6
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a conversation between former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju, and Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of California Jodi Linker. They will discuss their experience leading major prosecution and public defense offices, as well as the role of progressive lawyers in the criminal […]
Shabbat (Friday Night) Dinner: November 6
Offsite/Private LocationJoin the Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) for a cozy November Shabbat dinner!
Diwali (Deepavali) (Hindu): November 8
Stanford has long supported faculty, students, and staff in observing religious holidays of significance to them. In the complex process of creating the academic calendar, religious holy days are but one of many considerations. The Office for Religious Life makes available to faculty, staff and students a list of significant religious holidays at the beginning […]
Sigd (Jewish): November 8
Stanford has long supported faculty, students, and staff in observing religious holidays of significance to them. In the complex process of creating the academic calendar, religious holy days are but one of many considerations. The Office for Religious Life makes available to faculty, staff and students a list of significant religious holidays at the beginning […]
Student Input Session: 2027 Public Interest/Public Service Summer Funding: November 9
@ SLS: Room 230 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Financial Aid Office & the Levin Center invite students to discuss the allocation and impact of summer funding for Summer 2027. Topics include Law Firm Bonuses, Summer Living Allowance, Financial Aid impact, and Maximizing PI funds. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP.
BLSA General Body Meeting: November 9
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for the BLSA General Body Meeting! Hear what we have planned for the rest of the semester, share your ideas and feedback, and help shape what BLSA does next. Come meet your community, and yes, there will be food!
FLI Public Interest Alumni Panel: Should You Opt Out of Big Law?: November 9
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a lunch talk with FLI Alumni who opted out of Big Law! Moderated by Public Interest Co-Chairs Andrea and Nathan, we will be virtually hosting Jasmine Miller ‘19 (Youth Law Center), Lincoln Mitchell ‘19 (Asst. Federal Defender in E.D. Pa.), and Yvette Borja ‘18 (NYU Law Professor) to share their PI journeys […]
Climate Week Event: Is Environmental Review Worth the Wait?: November 9
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesNEPA and its California counterpart, CEQA, require the government to study a project's environmental effects and hear from the public before building or approving it. Proponents argue those reviews give communities a voice and expose potential harms. Critics point to those same process being used to delay green energy, transmission lines, and apartments near transit. […]
Governing the Energy Transition: A Conversation with Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Dave Turk: November 10
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ELS, ACS, and Abundance for a conversation with Dave Turk, Program Director of Environment at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. Drawing on his experience in federal policymaking, international energy cooperation, and climate philanthropy, Turk will explore how laws and policies are translated into […]
1L Curriculum Meeting with John Dalton, Associate Dean of Student Affairs (November 10, 2026): November 10
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJohn Dalton, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, will hold a meeting on November 10, promptly at 12:45 p.m. in room 290 to discuss Winter Quarter 1L courses. Information on how to pre-registration for Winter Quarter 2027 courses will be sent to students prior to November 10. Lunch will be provided to attendees. (PLEASE NOTE: If […]
The Writ-of-Erasure Fallacy and the Texas Heartbeat Act - Jonathan Mitchell: November 10
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Federalist Society for a conversation with Jonathan Mitchell, former Texas Solicitor General and Principal at Mitchell Law PLLC titled "The Writ-of-Erasure Fallacy and the Texas Heartbeat Act."
IP in the Headlines: November 10
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin Knobbe attorneys for a look at the recent IP cases making headlines. Our panelists will break down what happened, why it matters, and what it means for the future of the field. They'll also share what it's really like to practice IP law at Knobbe, from their day-to-day work to the paths that brought […]
Challenging Third Country Deportations Internationally: A Conversation with the Global Strategic Litigation Council: November 10
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAnti-immigrant politics are rapidly reshaping the global landscape of migration governance. A central feature of these emerging regimes is the proliferation of third-country deportation agreements. Through these arrangements, the United States and European states outsource migration control to other countries, primarily in the Global South, thereby evading their obligations under international law and exposing migrants […]
SLS Workers' Rights Pro Bono Project Clinic: November 10
@ SLS: Room N102 Neukom Building, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Workers' Rights Pro Bono Project will meet four times over the quarter. The first session will be an orientation during which we will go over the legal knowledge 1L members are expected to acquire, as well as understanding membership requirements. The other three are formal clinic dates during which participants will speak with clients, […]
“Baby Doe”: Film Screening and Discussion: November 10
@ SLS: Room 270 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome watch "Baby Doe", a documentary that follows the story of Gail Ritchey, a young woman from a community in rural Ohio, who, thirty years ago, gave birth alone and left her newborn in the woods. Now a mother of three, her quiet suburban life is shattered when DNA evidence links her to the infamous cold case of “Geauga’s Child,” […]
SJCRCL Speaker Event with LDF's Antonio Ingram: November 11
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Journal of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties has the pleasure of hosting Antonio Ingram III, a civil rights attorney at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Mr. Ingram has built a rich career in civil rights, with his legal and policy advoacy spanning voting rights, education, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Students will have the privilege […]
Upstander Training w/ Title IX: November 11
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIn this interactive workshop, you'll practice spotting concerning situations and try out simple ways to step up safely. Through engaging scenarios and group conversations, you'll build your own upstander toolkit, connect with Stanford's community values, and discover resources that can help you look out for one another.
The Largest Patent Verdict Ever: A Conversation with Quinn Emanuel: November 11
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Law and Technology Association (SLATA) is hosting a lunch panel with Quinn Emanuel partners Tigran Guledjian and Lance Yang, who will discuss their recent $5.7 billion trial victory for Taction Technology against Apple – the largest patent infringement jury verdict in U.S. history. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
Finals Prep with Harvey: AI for Outlines, Research, and Practice Exams: November 11
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFinals are coming. Learn how to make Harvey do some of the heavy lifting. Join the Stanford Law Start-Up Project (SLASP) for a hands-on lunch workshop led by a Harvey legal engineer. Through live demos, you will learn how to use Harvey for everyday law school work: Build and refine your course outlines Speed up […]
Careers in International Trade Law: A Conversation with Rob O'Brien: November 11
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with Rob O'Brien, an associate in Baker McKenzie's International Trade practice group. Rob is based in California and advises on issues involving the impact of US export control, sanctions, and customs law on the transnational flow of goods, software, technology, and services. 1Ls exploring practice groups in advance of OCI […]
#SLSSocial Afternoon Social: November 11
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesGood food. Guest hosts. Great company. #SLSSocial: Legal Notes is coming to Crocker Garden on Wed, Nov 11! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to perform. Share your interest through the Performer Interest Survey.