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SLS Wellness Week 2026: October 5
@ SLS Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWellness Week is a great time to discover campus resources, to build healthy habits, and to contemplate what 'wellness' means to you. We hope you'll take time this week to focus on your own wellbeing.
SLS Firm Expos: October 8
@ Stanford: Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe third annual SLS Firm Expo Series is a great way to research employers! The event is hosted from 3:30pm - 5:30pm on October 8th - October 9th. These two career-fair style events are an efficient and convenient way to network in-person with over 70 firms in just two afternoons. We recommend coming for the […]
Private Lunch w/ Matt Botvinick [Anthropic; AI & Rule of Law]: October 8
@ SLS: Room 272 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesA private lunch with SAILS and Matt Botvinick, who leads the AI & Rule of Law Team at the Anthropic Institute. This team, embedded within Anthropic, conducts research on what AI will mean for executive power, for courts and elections, and for the public deliberation that constitutional democracy ultimately rests on. Matt is also a Resident Fellow […]
Policy Lab Workshop | Understanding the Differences Between Empirical Analysis and Policy Advocacy: October 8
@ SLS: Room 14 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, StanfordThis workshop elevates understanding of how biases and value systems may play out in policy research. It compares examples of strong empirical writing with effective advocacy, with attention to tone, word choice, evidence, audience, and policy goals.
AI Initiative Speaker Series – Privilege Risk in the Age of AI with Jina Choi, Gibson Dunn: October 8
@ SLS: Room 270 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJina Choi, a partner at Gibson Dunn and former Chief of the Corporate and Securities Fraud Division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office - Northern District of California, examines how AI tools intersect with privilege and confidentiality risks in legal practice. This discussion will address the risks of putting client data into AI platforms, the impact […]
The Ongoing Controversy Involving the Southern Poverty Law Center – Ryan Bangert (Alliance Defending Freedom): October 8
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Stanford Federalist Society for a conversation with Ryan Bangert, Vice-President of the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) titled "The Ongoing Controversy Involving the Southern Poverty Law Center."
Digital Wellness with the Law Library: October 8
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us at the library for a digital reset! Librarians will help you explore practical ways to reduce unwanted AI features and build healthier habits around digital tools. Plus, get an early look at one of our newest resources: Freewrite typewriters for distraction-free writing.
At the Intersection of Law, Business & Government: October 8
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlease join Women of Stanford Law for a conversation with lawyers from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. The participating lawyers will be Marcy Wilder, Melissa Jacobs, Debbie Oh, and Meghan Anand. Lizzie Spaeth will moderate the panel. Spanning multiple practices and offices, they will discuss their path to practice, their day to day experiences, and tips for […]
Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference Info Meeting: October 8
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAn informational meeting on attending the annual Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference to give details and answer questions.
Grad 201: Navigating Your Health at Stanford: Vaden Services, CAPS, Insurance: October 8
OnlineNavigating healthcare while in graduate school shouldn’t feel like a research project. Whether you are new to campus or returning for another year, join the Graduate Life Office (GLO) for a comprehensive webinar designed to help you get the most out of your health and wellness resources at Stanford.
Rule of Law Speaker Series: AI and Political Freedom: October 8
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesAI safety is having a moment. Once the preoccupation of technologists and futurists, it is now front-page news and kitchen-table conversation. This is a welcome development. But there is one crucial dimension the public conversation has yet to reach: the connection between AI safety and democracy. Without the political freedom that democracy secures, AI cannot […]
JD/MBA Dinner and Professional Networking: October 8
Offsite/Private LocationWe'll be hosted by the Demarzos and accompanied by other business leaders from GSB.
Autumn Final Study List Deadline: October 9
Last day to add or drop a course (unless instructor has set an earlier deadline) Last day to adjust units on a variable-unit course (variable-unit option must be explicitly noted in course description)
Paper Option (courses with paper options are explicitly noted in course description): October 9
Last day to elect paper option (with instructor permission) instead of taking a final exam Last day to change course sections (with instructor permission) to elect Research credit option
Meet the Bronx Defenders Executive Director, Juval Scott: October 9
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Criminal Defense Clinic and Levin Center for a discussion with Juval Scott, Executive Director of The Bronx Defenders, a national leader in holistic indigent defense. Learn how its trailblazing model provides wraparound civil and criminal legal services to meet clients where they are. Please RSVP for lunch.
Lunch with Dean Triantis: October 9
@ 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 […]
Friday Lunch – Fall Mentorship Family Meetup: October 9
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFri, Oct. 9, 12:45pm @ Crocker For our first monthly Friday lunch, our APILSA mentorship families will meet in Crocker! Please bring your own lunch. Snacks will be provided for those who RSVP by October 7!
At the Frontier of AI & IP: A Fireside Chat with Perplexity AI’s Head of Litigation Tyler Blake and Mayer Brown’s Allison Aviki: October 9
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Stanford Artificial Intelligence and Law Society (SAILS) alongside the Stanford Intellectual Property Association (SIPA), will co-host a lunchtime event on campus next Friday, October 9 featuring Mayer Brown and Perplexity AI. This event will take the form of a “fireside chat” featuring Mayer Brown’s Global Co-Leader of Intellectual Property Allison Aviki and Perplexity AI’s […]
Federalist Society 1L Academic Panel: October 9
@ SLS: Room 285 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United States2L and 3L FEDSOC members will meet with new students to provide study tips on how to approach the academic quarter.
WoCC Academic Office Hours: October 9
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFeel free to drop by to ask questions you have about 1L classes so far - any question is welcome (including, what is an outline? how do you take notes on readings? how do you approach readings to begin with?), and this is also a space to just debrief and celebrate being more than a […]
Wellness Week: Yoga with Angel & Lesly: October 9
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin 1L yoga instructors Angel and Lesly as they lead a yoga class on the grassy area between Neukom, Crown, and Paul Brest Hall. Bring your own mat.
Environmental Law Welcome BBQ: October 9
@ Stanford: Munger BBQ Pit , United StatesAn opportunity to meet other students interested in environmental, clean energy, and infrastructure law and policy! Co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Society, the Stanford Environmental Law Journal, and Stanford Law's Abundance chapter. Open to all SLS community members.
OutLaw Retreat: October 10
Offsite/Private LocationWe will be heading into wonderful San Francisco for a day of joy, community building, and great vibes. We anticipate the formal programming to start at 9am and end around 6pm. More information on logistics to come.
Kickball Tournament & Social From SLA & #SLSSocial: October 10
@ Stanford: Wilbur Field 560 Wilbur Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPlay or watch the annual SLA Kickball Tournament, followed by dim sum hosted by #SLSSocial at 5:30 PM! Students, faculty, and staff are invited. Registration for the tournament and dim sum is required by Monday, October 5.