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#SLSSocial Afternoon Social: Meet Guest Host Orin Kerr: October 21
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIn a student-led conversation, get to know Professor Kerr, who joined the SLS faculty in 2025 and is a professor of criminal procedure, computer crime law, and evidence.
FLI Study Nights: October 21
@ SLS: Room 21 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordRecurring study night hosted by Stanford Law FLI Professionals.
Twin Holy Birthdays (The Báb and Bahá’u’lláh) (Bahá'í): October 22
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 […]
Rock Center 50 Minutes: What Is the United Nations Good For? with Comfort Ero hosted by Kimathi Marangu: October 22
OnlineJoin the Stanford Rock Center for Corporate Governance for the next installment of Rock Center 50 Minutes, featuring a conversation with Comfort Ero, President and CEO of the International Crisis Group, hosted by Rock Center Fellow Kimathi Marangu. As the United Nations prepares for a leadership transition amid mounting global challenges, what role can it […]
AI Initiative Speaker Series – The Emergence of AI Insurance and a New Incentive for Safer AI with Philip Dawson, Armilla: October 22
@ SLS: Room 270 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAdvances in AI evaluation and assurance are helping to unlock underwriting of AI risk. As enterprises seek greater certainty in liability protection to enable AI adoption, insurance for AI risk creates a powerful new incentive for improvements in governance and AI safety. In this session, Philip Dawson, Head of Distribution & Partnerships at Armilla, examines […]
Policy Lab Workshop | Workshop: Writing Policy Reports and Using AI for Drafting: October 22
@ SLS: Room 14 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordLearn how to organize research and data for compelling policy memos and briefing papers that illustrate underlying findings and principles. This workshop will highlight examples from past Policy Lab projects with attention to the differences between legal advocacy and policy analysis. You will learn general principles grounded in Robert K. Yin’s foundational works on writing […]
Issue Spotting with SCritLS: October 22
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Critical Legal Studies (ScritLS) for our kick-off event where we will introduce what ScritLS is doing this year and have a casual discussion about critical angles for understanding the law. We will focus particularly on the 1L fall curriculum, but we welcome all who are interested in learning more about social justice […]
Get Energized with the Caffeine Czar: October 22
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesNeed a quick pick-me-up so Sonia can get even better representation? Come by Crocker!
Rock Center Summer Associate Mixer: October 22
EVGR Pub & Beer Garden 716 Serra St., Stanford, CAThe Rock Center will host an off-campus evening mixer bringing together Stanford Law 1Ls with local corporate and litigation associates. The event will provide students with the chance to meet practicing attorneys, learn more about different firms and practice areas, and build professional networks in a relaxed setting.
Law and Economics Seminar with Prof. Reilly Steel: October 22
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesProf. Steel (Columbia Law School) will speak on "Systematic Corruption" at the next seminar on October 22nd from 4:15–5:45 pm in Room 285. The paper can be downloaded here. This event is open to the University public.
Navigating the U.S. Legal Landscape: Networking in Law School, Firms, and Beyond: October 22
@ SLS: Room 14 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordPlease join Stanford China Law and Policy Association (CLPA) and Chinese American Lawyers of the Bay Area (CALOBA) on a roundtable featuring law firm associates and a Stanford Law School J.S.D. scholar as they sharepractical networking strategies, cross-cultural insights, and experiences navigating the U.S. legal profession. Snacks and pizza provided!
Plaintiffs’ Law Association: Job Workshop: October 22
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Plaintiffs' Lawyers Association for a job workshop and student panel in preparation for 1L and 2L summer recruiting. This is the best place to get PLA’s advice about timelines, resources, and tips around applying to plaintiffs’ firms.
Admin Day for Nov 3 a.m. Classes: October 23
Classes regularly scheduled for the morning of Tuesday Nov 3 will meet beginning 2:15 p.m.
Lunch with Dean Triantis: October 23
@ SLS: N301 - Dean's Conference RoomJoin Dean Triantis for lunch this Autumn Quarter on Fridays from 12:45 pm to 2:00 pm on the following dates: Oct 2, Oct 9, and Oct 23. This is a great opportunity to discuss law school topics and share your experiences. Each lunch is limited to 9 students. Interested? RSVP to secure your spot! If you’re unable […]
2027 Grad Class Reception: October 23
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWhether you’ve been here 2+ years (JD students) or 2+ months (AdvDeg students), it’s time to kick off the graduation celebration season! Please join us for a celebratory reception for the Class of 2027. This is an opportunity for graduating JD students to get to know their fellow graduating classmates from the Advanced Degree program. […]
DAMNS Fall General Body Meeting: October 23
@ SLS: Room 27 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordDAMNS will be holding our fall quarter general body meeting on Friday, October 23 at 6:30PM. Come by for snacks + desserts, good company, and discussion of DAMNS business! Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/GYEn1VXwVaZLYKwR6 by Thursday, October 22 at 11:59PM if you plan to attend.
SLS Women of Color Mentorship Meet-Up: October 25
The Oval 20 Palm Dr, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Women of Color Collective (WoCC) is having our first Stanford Law Women of Color mentorship meet-up, so that our mentorship pairings have a space to meet for the first time (or again)! We will be serving light snacks and coffee for you to grab before you go meet up with your mentor/mentee. We are […]
#SLSSocial Breakfast: October 26
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the SLS community for coffee, breakfast, and conversation. Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome!
Future of the Legal and Medical Professions Symposium: October 26
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesTechnology, Trust & Transformation Law and medicine are navigating many of the same changes: new technologies, shifting markets, and an evolving policy landscape reshaping how each profession operates and whom it serves. This full-day symposium brings together leaders, scholars, and practitioners from Stanford, peer institutions, and industry for a cross-disciplinary conversation about these shared disruptions. […]
Writings of 1776: Still Crazily Relevant After All These Years: October 26
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Federalist Society for a conversation with Judge Bush (6th Cir.) titled "Writings of 1776: Still Crazily Relevant After All These Years."
Beyond the Doctrine: Contracts: October 26
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the American Constitution Society (ACS) for Beyond the Doctrine, our lunch series that brings 1L doctrinal professors into conversation with students about their careers and scholarship beyond the classroom. This quarter we're joined by Professor John Donohue, who teaches Contracts this fall and is one of the country's leading empirical legal scholars. We'll discuss […]
Understanding California Ballot Initiatives: October 26
@ SLS: Room 230 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesStanford Law School presents a two-hour discussion of this year's California ballot initiatives on October 26th, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., before Election Day. Come learn more about each initiative and what a "yes" or "no" vote for each initiative will really mean, so you can go to the polls fully informed. Use this link […]
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 […]
Law & History Workshop | Aaron Hall, "The Founding Rises Again": October 27
@ SLS: Room 320D Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join the Stanford Center for Law and History for a workshop this Fall 2026. Our speaker is Aaron Hall (Berkeley Law). We will discuss his paper “The Founding Rises Again.” The workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 12:45 PM. We will meet in SLS Room 320D. Lunch will be provided. To […]
Student Input Session: 2027 Public Interest/Public Service Summer Funding: October 27
@ 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.