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Dangerous Democracy: May 16
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesLegal Histories of the unsteady alliance between Democracy and the Rule of Law The Dangerous Democracy workshop explores the historical tensions between law and democracy, examining how legal mechanisms have been used to undermine democratic institutions, and conversely, how political pursuits have eroded the rule of law. It challenges the conventional narrative that liberal democracy […]
Mandatory Student Org Leadership Training: May 16
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesTwo representatives from each student organization is required to attend OSA's nuts and bolts training. We will share event planning, financial guidelines, and resources to incoming leadership. Lunch will be provided
Lunch with Dean Triantis: May 16
@ SLS: N301 - Dean's Conference RoomJoin Dean Triantis for lunch this Spring Quarter on Fridays from 12:45 pm to 2:00 pm on the following dates: Apr 11, Apr 18, May 9, and May 16. This is a great opportunity to discuss law school topics and share your experiences. Each lunch is limited to 9 students. Interested? RSVP here to secure your spot! […]
Privacy Careers in the Private Sector (Firms and In-house): May 16
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAre you interested in learning more about the burgeoning legal landscape of Privacy law? Please join SLATA in welcoming three leaders practicing privacy law in the technology sector: Brian Kennedy (prior Privacy Counsel at Google and currently Of Counsel at Gibson Dunn), Brian Gin (Chief Privacy Officer of Trellix), and Mary Race (Of Counsel at […]
CLF Worship Night: Sharing & Singing: May 16
@ Stanford: Munger 5 lounge (2d floor)Come join the Christian Legal Fellowship on a night of dinner, worship, and conversations about faith! All are welcome.
Karaoke Night Hosted by APILSA: May 17
@ Stanford: Kennedy Commons Great RoomAPILSA will be hosting a Karaoke party in Kennedy Commons.
Class of 2025 T-Shirt Pickup: May 19
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs a special gift, the SLS Office of Alumni Relations and the Stanford Alumni Association are gifting all graduating a students a Class of 2025 T-shirt! We will be tabling in/around Russo Commons (Law Lounge). Pick yours up at: Monday, May 19 | Breakfast SLS Social | 8:00–9:30 AM Wednesday, May 21 | Lunch Break […]
#SLSSocial Community Breakfast: May 19
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesStart your week off with fellow SLS community members over a cup of coffee and a breakfast treat. Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome.
Voices from the Desert: Human Rights and Justice in Western Sahara: May 19
@ SLS: Room 14 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordJoin us for a lunch panel discussing human rights violations occurring in the Western Sahara. We will explore how we as students can support the cause for justice as the Sahrawi people fight for their right to self-determination and uphold their authority over the territory’s natural resources in accordance with international law. We will be […]
Book Talk: “The Authoritarian Commons”: May 19
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the China Law and Policy Association (CLPA) for a book talk with Professor Shitong Qiao, Duke University Law School, on his new book, The Authoritarian Commons: Neighborhood Democratization in Urban China (Cambridge University Press, 2025). Since the Chinese government carried out full-scale privatization of the urban housing market nearly three decades ago, private home ownership […]
Preparing for Summer Internships: Public Interest/Public Service: May 19
@ SLS: Room 27 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordPlease bring your lunch and join the Levin Center staff for a discussion about how to prepare for your public interest/public service summer internship. We will review orientation, managing your time, managing up, and memo writing.
Beyond the Doctrine: Property Law: May 19
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesACS is hosting Property Law Professors Ablavsky and Campbell for our next Beyond the Doctrine! In this speaker series, professors provide insight into the broader social context surrounding the doctrinal rules we learn in the classroom and provide space for students to ask new questions — instead of “what is the holding in this case,” […]
Lessons from Earth’s Frontiers: What the Oceans and Antarctica Teach Us About Space with Dr. Lida Teneva (PhD'13): May 20
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Space Law Society, Ocean Law at Stanford Law School, and Stanford Student Space Initiative for a conversation with Dr. Lida Teneva (PhD'13). Dr. Teneva is an expert on ocean and climate conservation with over 15 years of experience shaping marine protection policy across the Pacific Islands, Latin America, East Africa, and the polar […]
A Conversation with Judge Kenneth Lee (9th Cir.): May 20
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Federalist Society with for a conversation with Judge Kenneth Lee (9th Cir.). Lunch will be served; please RSVP to help us estimate order size.
Building Legal Intelligence: a conversation with Jorge Mattamouros (Founder of Equall and ex-White & Case Partner): May 20
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for an exclusive fireside chat with Jorge Mattamouros, Co-Founder of Equall and former Partner at White & Case, as he shares his compelling journey from international arbitration at a prestigious law firm to pioneering innovation in the legal technology space. This event is perfect for law students, legal professionals, technologists, entrepreneurs, and anyone […]
The Trump Administration's Attack on DEI: May 20
@ SLS: Room 85 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS in welcoming Professor Richard Ford for a conversation on the Trump administration's attack on DEI and his article "Gutting DEI Won't Save Us." Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP!
APILSA Public Interest Social Hour: May 20
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin APILSA and Shafaq Khan for a casual social hour with bubble tea! Come and ask your questions about public interest careers, share where you will be this summer, and hang out with other APILSA members interested in PI work! Please RSVP for bubble tea!
Annual Lecture on Human Rights with Kira Kay: May 20
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM for the Annual Lecture on Human Rights, co-hosted by the Center for Human Rights and International Justice and SIHRLA, featuring Kira Kay, documentary filmmaker and Executive Director of the Bureau for International Reporting. Kay will speak on underreported international issues and communities central to […]
Negotiating the Academic Social Contract with Rick Banks and Paul Brest: May 20
Room offsiteThe event is anchored in a Stanford Graduate School of Education undergraduate course, "Stanford and Its Worlds: 1885 - Present,” a Stanford Graduate School of Business course, “The University in Crisis,” and the project "Private Universities in the Public Interest” at the Stanford Center for Racial Justice. It is co-sponsored by the School of Humanities and Sciences […]
CLB Law and Biosciences Workshop Seminar: May 20
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the CLB for our fifth and final workshop seminar of the Spring Quarter. Samantha Zyontz, Affiliate Clinical Assistant Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law, will present her research with a talk on "Commercial Regulation and Scientific Brain Drain: Evidence from New Genomic Techniques in Agricultural Biotechnology."
Stories About Growing Up with First Person Storytelling Group: May 20
@ Stanford: Munger 5 lounge (2d floor)Whether growing up means moving across the country, learning the hard way, or realizing you're not quite as grown as you thought, we all have stories about it. Join First Person for an evening of storytelling around the theme of Growing Up — tales of milestones and missteps, growing pains and growing pride, first loves, […]
Class of 2025 T-Shirt Pickup: May 21
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs a special gift, the SLS Office of Alumni Relations and the Stanford Alumni Association are gifting all graduating a students a Class of 2025 T-shirt! We will be tabling in/around Russo Commons (Law Lounge). Pick yours up at: Monday, May 19 | Breakfast SLS Social | 8:00–9:30 AM Wednesday, May 21 | Lunch Break […]
Startup and Venture Capital Career Paths with Army Veteran, SLS/GSB ’14 Grad Tim Hsia: May 21
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SLVO and SLASP for a lunch discussion with Tim Hsia (Stanford JD/MBA ’14) as he discusses nontraditional career paths, from nonprofit startup to bootstrapped startup to venture capital. Tim jokes that if this were a law school class it might be called "How to be Rigorous, Reasonable, and Resilient When Pursuing Career Risk." Lunch […]
Clerkships: Preparing to Apply – Part III: May 21
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesClass of 2026 Join us for the conclusion of our three-part series. Michelle Anderson and Nicole Pitman will review the timeline leading up to the Hiring Plan date of June 9 and cover topics including: using OSCAR and the hiring status spreadsheets in CAM, the logistics of requesting letters of recommendation for judges in CAM, […]
1L Course Planning for 2L & 3L -- Classes You "Must" Take: May 21
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesNow that 1L is nearly in your rear view, you may be wondering how to choose classes for the next two years with an eye toward balancing pursuit of your academic passions, clinic, externships, global quarter, meeting graduation requirements, and taking the courses "needed" for the Bar or your line of work. Join Director of […]