Vesak/Buddha Day (Buddhist)
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 […]
Pam Karlan - Appellate Advocacy Club
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Appellate Advocacy Club on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. We will hear from Professor Pam Karlan. Room 95. Lunch will be provided! Professor Karlan is the Co-Director of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic at Stanford Law School and has argued numerous cases before the Supreme Court. Learn about Professor […]
Happy AAPI Month! APILSA Presents: Two short films highlighting Pacific Islander Identity
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAs a part of our AAPI month series, APILSA presents two short films highlighting Pacific Islander Identity: Standing Above the Clouds:Â Native Hawaiian mother-daughter activists stand to protect their sacred mountain […]
Defending Human Rights: A Conversation with former High Commissioner for Human Rights Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a candid conversation with Prince Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, former High Commissioner for Human Rights and former President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, about his experience in championing international human rights, and about strategies for law students interested in pursuing careers as […]
Using Your Law Career to Combat Climate Change: Lunch Event with Myra Pasek, former General Counsel for Tesla and Impossible Foods
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWant to use your legal career to mitigate climate change? Advocate for a kinder and more sustainable food system? Advance innovative start-ups? Join us to hear from Myra Pasek, JD, about her impactful career in startups including Tesla, Impossible Foods and SCiFi Foods– companies with a mission to mitigate climate change by reforming transportation and […]
Ethical and Legal Implications of Donor Conception
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThis is a talk by the United States Donor Conceived Council (USDCC), a non-profit organization focused on advocating for the rights of donor-conceived individuals.
The Jackson H. Ralston Prize in International Law
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesProgram
OutLaw Fellowship Panel
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, May 16, from 12:45-2:00pm to learn from 3Ls who have gone through the fellowship cycle! Come with questions on how to put together your application, think about organizations you want to work with, recommenders, and much more!
Lunch Talk with Sierra Club Attorneys
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesTwo Senior Attorneys from the Sierra Club — Josh Berman and Zack Fabish (SLS ’06) — will speak about their work at the Sierra Club to facilitate the renewable energy transition.
SLA Grand-Section Soccer Tournament
@ Stanford: Wilbur Field 560 Wilbur Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin your current/past section members and LLMs to play some friendly games of soccer in the Grand-Section Tournament! All skill levels are welcome. Cheering from sidelines highly encouraged. Stay tuned for faculty appearances! Drinks and snacks provided!
Memorial Day Holiday
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSLS Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Ron Tyler
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesProfessor Ron Tyler will lead weekly mindfulness meditation sessions in Spring quarter. All are welcome (students, faculty, and staff), no matter your familiarity or experience with meditation. Drops in are always welcome. Mondays, April 8 through May 27.
SLS Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Ron Tyler
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesProfessor Ron Tyler will lead weekly mindfulness meditation sessions in Spring quarter. All are welcome (students, faculty, and staff), no matter your familiarity or experience with meditation. Drops in are always welcome. Mondays, 4/8 through 5/27.
2024 Graduating Class Photo
@ SLS: Cooley Courtyard 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesMeet in Cooley Courtyard for the annual Graduating Class Photo. All graduating JD and Advanced Degree students are invited. Arrive no later than 12:50 pm. We will take the photo promptly at 12:55 pm and be done by 1:00 pm so you can attend lunchtime events.
OCI Interivew Panel with APILSA
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin APILSA for an informal conversation on the interview process during OCI.
SLS Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Ron Tyler (extra session!)
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWe've added an additional mindfulness meditation session with Professor Ron Tyler. As you head into the final days of the quarter, take some time to rest and re-center. All are welcome, no matter your familiarity or experience with meditation. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Social Media and the First Amendment
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Supreme Court is considering whether laws in Texas and Florida that regulate how social media companies engage in content moderation violate the First Amendment. This pair of cases, known as the NetChoice cases, implicate not only First Amendment issues, but broader questions about the role of social media companies in the public sphere. Join […]
Ascension of Baha'u'llah (Baha'i)
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 […]
From Gaza’s Frontlines to Legal Battles in the Hague
@ SLS: Room 230 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesHow does a democracy committed to international law fight terrorist organizations that systematically and purposely violate that law? What are some of the unique challenges - operational and legal - that Israel faces in its war against Hamas? How has Israel responded accusations of illegal actions in Gaza, and what is the IDF doing to […]
Mike Winnsday!
PICC , United StatesHi PI Famm! Come out for the second annual Mike Winnsday -- lavish breakfast edition! Come celebrate all that is best about the PI community at SLS in our home, the PICC. Please RSVP to be included in our headcount!
Climate Defenders: A Conversation with Ted Hamilton and Alfred Brownell
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SLSCA (Stanford Law Students for Climate Action) and SIHRLA (Stanford Immigration and Human Rights Law Association) in this incredible panel on international and domestic climate defenders. This event will […]
How Reverse Search Warrants Allow Google Searches to be Handed to Police
@ SLS: Room 320F Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin ACS and SLATA for an event on reverse search warrants! Reverse search warrants require a provider–almost always Google–to search through its entire database of location and keyword search data to identify all users or devices that have been in a geographic area during a certain time period and any person who has entered a […]
Policies and Ethical Considerations Regarding the Responsible Use of AI (Virtual)
OnlineJoin us for a panel discussion on AI's implications for legal professionals. This virtual event will explore proactive strategies and ethical frameworks to navigate the risks faced by companies in the era of generative AI. Our esteemed panelists include: George Niño, JD ’89: Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Yokogawa Vincent Sheu, JD ’17, […]
Why They Blow the Whistle
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWhen human research subjects are mistreated or abused, it is rare for anyone to blow the whistle. In many research scandals, doctors and other staff members remain silent for years while unwitting research subjects are deceived, exploited, or even killed. In the rare cases where someone speaks out, the act often leaves deep scars that […]
#SLSSocial Social Hour | Featured Guest Host: The Crown Library Team
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the library for the final #SLSSocial of the year! Meet the team, learn about library resources, and answer library trivia questions for the chance to win a prize. Stop by the library crafting station for DIY bookmarks to get you ready for summer.