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Judicial Clerkship Orientation
Judicial Clerkship Orientation
Judicial Clerkship Orientation Tuesday, March 29th, 12:45 -2:00PM, Room 180 Lunch Provided – RSVP Here Planning on applying for a judicial clerkship? Let us walk you through your next steps! This talk will cover: An overview of the clerkship application process The timeline for applying How to research judges and develop a strategy for your […]
Law School Trivia
Law School Trivia
Come test your knowledge at weekly trivia! We have 10 rounds plus a halftime and a final question round. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, best team name, and halftime winner.
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Can Staggered Boards Improve Value? Evidence from the Massachusetts Natural Experiment
with Professor Rob Daines
Stanford Law Review Vol. 69 Information Session
Stanford Law Review Vol. 69 Information Session
Join us on Wednesday, March 30 in Room 190 to learn more about the Stanford Law Review. We will be covering background information on the journal and the logistics of the Candidate Exercise. Panelists will also share their experience of being on Law Review. Lunch will be served! Please RSVP by Tuesday March 29 at […]
Fenwick & West 1L Interview Workshop
Fenwick & West 1L Interview Workshop
Fenwick & West 1L Interview Workshop & Reception Wednesday, March 30 Interview Workshop, Room 280A, 4:00-5:30pm RSVP to recruit@fenwick.com
Fenwick & West 1L Reception
Fenwick & West 1L Reception
Fenwick & West 1L Interview Workshop & Reception Wednesday, March 30 Reception in Cooley Courtyard, 5:30 - 7:00pm RSVP to recruit@fenwick.com
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Prospects for Peace and Transitional Justice in Syria
Prospects for Peace and Transitional Justice in Syria
Stanford Law School, classroom 190 RSVP 2016 Rubin International Human Rights Award recipient Deyaa Alrwishdi has worked at the national and international level to defend victims of human rights violations in Syria, including directly representing political prisoners and activists arrested at protests. He also documents violations and atrocities across Syria as a researcher with the Damascus […]
Women Trial Lawyers
Women Trial Lawyers
Ever wonder what it's like to be a trial lawyer? Women of Stanford Law and Quinn Emanuel are partnering up to bring in a panel of impressive Quinn Emanuel litigators to talk about their experiences and answer questions. Lunch will be provided!
The Rock Center and the SEC’s San Francisco Regional Office present, “The Silicon Valley Initiative: Protecting Investments in Pre-IPO Issuers”
The Rock Center and the SEC’s San Francisco Regional Office present, “The Silicon Valley Initiative: Protecting Investments in Pre-IPO Issuers”
5:00 - 5:45 pm: Networking reception 5:45 - 7:30 pm: Opening keynote remarks by Chair White, followed by a panel discussion Paul Brest Hall, Munger Graduate Residences Register Now! On March 31, 2016, Stanford’s Rock Center for Corporate Governance, in coordination with the SEC’s San Francisco Regional Office, is hosting “The Silicon Valley Initiative: Protecting […]
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AMIR: Erin Mohan, JD’11, US Dept. of Labor
AMIR: Erin Mohan, JD’11, US Dept. of Labor
Alumna Erin Mohan (JD '11) will talk about her career at the U.S. Department of Labor. She will also discuss hiring opportunities for the 2017 cycle, including the entry-level Honors Program for 3Ls and recent grads, and summer/quarter legal internships for current students RSVP After completing a federal appellate clerkship, Erin Mohan (JD ’11) joined […]
Companies, Consumers & The State: Defining Private Industry’s Obligation to Protect Privacy
Companies, Consumers & The State: Defining Private Industry’s Obligation to Protect Privacy
RSVP is required. Salil Shetty, Secretary General, Amnesty International Moderated by Jennifer Granick, Director of Civil Liberties, Center for Internet and Society Consumers expect companies to respect the right to privacy. This means respecting the privacy of users by providing clear, accessible information about how personal data is used, rather than unintelligible terms and conditions. […]
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Fireside Chat and Reception with ALDF Founder, Joyce Tischler
Fireside Chat and Reception with ALDF Founder, Joyce Tischler
Join us on April 5th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Manning Lounge for a conversation and reception with Joyce Tischler, the founder of the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Joyce helped pioneer the field of Animal Law and brought attention to animal issues on a national stage.
The Art of Going Public: How to Structure Public Offerings by Foreign Companies
The Art of Going Public: How to Structure Public Offerings by Foreign Companies
RSVP Wonder what are ADRs and GDRs? Want to know how to do a deal of the year? Come to participate in a lively discussion between Professor Joseph Grundfest and Bill Hinman, a partner of Simpson Thacher. Hosted by ADSA and ILS. Lunch will be served *** With a corporate practice based in Palo Alto, Bill […]
Judicial Clerkship Alumni Panel
Judicial Clerkship Alumni Panel
Judicial Clerkship Alumni Panel Tuesday, April 5, 12:45 – 2:00PM, Room 180 Lunch Provided – RSVP Here Join us to learn more about judicial clerkships from SLS alumni! The panelists will answer your question and address: Judicial Clerkship opportunities in federal and state courts Advice about the application process Benefits of clerking Panelists: Charles Proctor, […]
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Cases In Civil Law Jurisdictions: Practical Insights From Judges And Experts
Cases In Civil Law Jurisdictions: Practical Insights From Judges And Experts
Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way Stanford, CA 94305 5:45pm - 6:15pm - Reception 6:15pm - 7:45pm - Seminar Register Now Since its adoption of the Detailed Implementing Rules on the “Provisions of the Supreme People’s Court Concerning Work on Case Guidance” in May 2015, the Supreme People’s Court of China has given Chinese […]
Stanford Law Review Bluebook Training
Stanford Law Review Bluebook Training
Join us on Wednesday, April 6 or April 13 in Room 190 from 12:45 PM to 2 PM to learn more about how to take the Candidate Exercise. The Managing Editors of Vol. 69 be covering strategies, common Bluebook rules tested, and sample problems. Lunch will be served! Please RSVP by Friday April 1 at […]
Reproductive Justice 101
Reproductive Justice 101
Come hear Lina Houston of the national Law Students for Reproductive Justice discuss the fundamentals of reproductive justice - what it means and what the role of lawyers are in the movement. "Reproductive Justice (RJ) represents an emerging framework, an analytical tool, a movement-building strategy, and a desired outcome. RJ advocates concentrate on the realization […]
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Coffee Chats with K&L Gates
Coffee Chats with K&L Gates
Please join K&L Gates on April 7th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM for a free coffee cart event. Representatives from K&L Gates will be on hand to chat with you over free coffee drinks and breakfast treats. Feel free to drop a resume as well!
Public Interest Lawyering, Free Speech and the Internet: Paul Levy of Public Citizen
Public Interest Lawyering, Free Speech and the Internet: Paul Levy of Public Citizen
Join us for a special talk with Paul Levy from Public Citizen Litigation Group about public interest lawyering and litigation. Levy has been a public interest litigator at Public Citizen for almost 40 years. In recent years, his practice has specialized in free speech issues arising on the Internet, including litigating cases in state and […]
Corporate Law with Jones Day
Corporate Law with Jones Day
Join Stanford Law and Business Association (SLBA) and Corporate Law Association (CLAW) for a lunch panel with Jones Day as we discuss corporate practice and life as a corporate attorney.
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Federalist Society Intellectual Diversity Conference
Federalist Society Intellectual Diversity Conference
The Stanford Federalist Society will be hosting a one day conference covering the topic of intellectual diversity on campus. Panels will include academics who have researched this area and SLS grads speaking about their experiences on campus. Registration here: http://www.fed-soc.org/events/detail/stanford-intellectual-diversity-conference
McKinsey & Company Cocktail Reception
McKinsey & Company Cocktail Reception
McKinsey & Company: 2017 Summer and Full-time Opportunities Did you know that McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, has been hiring advanced professional degree (APD) candidates just like you for over 20 years? Over 40% of our 9000+ consultants in our 100+ offices worldwide hold PhD, MD, JD and non-MBA Masters degrees. Please […]
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Lunch with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
Lunch with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
Join the American Constitution Society for a discussion with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) about comprehensive immigration reform. Congresswoman Lofgren is the ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security, and she has a wealth of experience with legislating around immigration issues. The Congresswoman has been in Congress since 1995.
Women in IP
Women in IP
Women’s Intellectual Property Lawyers Association (“WIPLA”) invites you to panel of women in IP law. Come hear from successful women in IP on why they chose IP law as a profession, what challenges they had to overcome as women in the field, and their tips for success. Lunch will be provided. We hope to see […]
Chicago: Reception with Professor Michelle Wilde Anderson
Chicago: Reception with Professor Michelle Wilde Anderson
Debriefing Detroit and Stockton What America's two largest city bankruptcies say about the future of public services, poverty, and public pensions With news continuing to circulate regarding the financial distress facing the Chicago Public Schools and the City of Chicago, the SLS Chicago Chapter invites you to a reception and talk with one of […]
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Conversation with Exoneree Jarrett Adams
Conversation with Exoneree Jarrett Adams
Please join the Stanford Law School Chapter of the American Constitution Society for a lunchtime conversation with Jarrett Adams. Jarrett will discuss his long journey to justice: from wrongful conviction and exoneration, to law school and founding his own non-profit. Jarrett is a recent graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law. At age 17, he […]
Entrepreneurship and The Small Business Administration with Doug Kramer
Entrepreneurship and The Small Business Administration with Doug Kramer
Register Now Asian Box and dessert will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Come join Doug Kramer, Deputy Administrator of the US SBA, to hear how the Small Business Administration works with startups throughout their growth stages. Douglas J. Kramer was confirmed as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on […]
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ACS Election Info Session
ACS Election Info Session
Interested in leading the largest progressive student organization on campus? Not sure what the American Constitution Society (ACS) is, but sounds like something you would be into? Come to our election info session on Wednesday, April 13 at 12:45 pm to find out more about running for President or applying to be a member of […]
Accountable, Not Liable: How Injunctions Against Intermediaries Change Intermediary Liability In Europe
Accountable, Not Liable: How Injunctions Against Intermediaries Change Intermediary Liability In Europe
RSVP is required for this free event. In Europe, even law abiding Internet intermediaries can be sued in private lawsuits by intellectual property right holders in order to provide them with some 'extra assistance' in enforcement of their rights. The law increasingly forces intermediaries to work for the right owners by making them accountable even […]
Recruiting Event: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Recruiting Event: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Attorneys from HUD's Office of General Counsel will talk about the 2017-18 Legal Honors Program. Speakers include: Michelle Aronowitz, JD ’94, Deputy General Counsel for Enforcement and Fair Housing Julia Weiland Van Roo, JD ‘10, Trial Attorney for Region IX Gabriel Rodriguez, Trial Attorney for Region IX Through the Legal Honors Program, OGC hires talented […]
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How to Get Good Work as a Junior Associate (with Arnold & Porter)
How to Get Good Work as a Junior Associate (with Arnold & Porter)
A lunch panel sponsored by Arnold & Porter. Several attorneys will discuss how to be a successful junior associate and how to do good work as a summer associate. How to get good work, work well with partners, and navigate firm life. Lunch will be served. RSVP: http://bit.ly/22pDx1X Panelists: Adam Kretz (SLS alum, 3rd year litigation […]
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WSL Lunch with Professor Belt
WSL Lunch with Professor Belt
WSL is hosting a lunch with Professor Rabia Belt. This lunch is part of a series of small, casual discussions with female faculty members this Winter and Spring quarter. The lunch is limited to the first 10 women to RSVP to rkercher@stanford.edu.
Race in the Real World: Islamophobia
Race in the Real World: Islamophobia
Sponsored by the Undergraduate Program in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CSRE)
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Spring Retreat for Public Interest Fellows and Mentors
Spring Retreat for Public Interest Fellows and Mentors
This day-long retreat is for incoming 2L public interest mentors and 3L public interest fellows. We'll end the retreat with a reception in the lounge area outside 320D for all public interest students.
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(Un)Making a Murder: Responses and Remedies in the Aftermath of Wrongful Conviction
(Un)Making a Murder: Responses and Remedies in the Aftermath of Wrongful Conviction
Jon Eldan is an attorney and the founder of After Innocence, a non-profit that provides re-entry assistance for exonerees nationwide and advocates for policy reform on their behalf. He works directly with nearly 300 exonerees across 32 states, primarily on ensuring access to healthcare, public benefits and pro bono legal representation. He will talk about […]
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Fighting Mass Incarceration: Why Mercy Towards the “Non-violent” Is Not Enough
Fighting Mass Incarceration: Why Mercy Towards the “Non-violent” Is Not Enough
RSVP Please join us for a small-group discussion on issues of mass incarceration with Professor James Forman, Jr. Co-sponsored by the Stanford Criminal Justice Center and the John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law. Biography James Forman Jr. is a Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School. He is […]
Women and the 2016 Election
Women and the 2016 Election
Please join SLS Democrats and the Women of Stanford Law for a conversation with Professor Deborah Rhode on Hillary Clinton’s campaign, young women voters, how women's voting choices have been portrayed in the media, and the struggle of female candidates. Come join the conversation about women and the 2016 election. http://goo.gl/forms/IWo9v6KGGP
Lunch Talk with Professor Michelle W. Anderson: Water Crisis in Flint
Lunch Talk with Professor Michelle W. Anderson: Water Crisis in Flint
The lead poisoning crisis in Flint has caused outrage, confusion, and demands for accountability. It presents an important moment for those of us who care about local government law, our nation’s aging infrastructure, environmental racism, and pressing questions about local self-determination to come together and understand how the crisis came to be and what can […]
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Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America
with Professor James Forman, Yale Law School
Inside Justice: Visit to Immigration Bond Hearing (San Francisco)
Inside Justice: Visit to Immigration Bond Hearing (San Francisco)
Inside Justice: Visit to Immigration Bond Hearing (San Francisco) The Stanford Criminal Justice Center (SCJC) is launching a new series called “Inside Justice” to give small groups of law students the opportunity to experience various aspects of and processes that comprise our criminal justice system. These opportunities will include police ride-alongs; visits to local jails, […]
Fall 2016 OCI Orientation
Fall 2016 OCI Orientation
Fall 2016 OCI – Strategy & Logistics Learn how to maximize your OCI experience: Researching employers Overview of the bidding process Key strategy tips Wednesday, April 20th 1:00 pm – 2:00pm, Room 290 Brown Bag Lunch Please note: Attendance is mandatory for those planning to participate in Fall OCI
JRCLS Lunch with Bob Brigham
JRCLS Lunch with Bob Brigham
Members of the JRCLS will eat lunch with SLS alumnus Bob Brigham who works as a legal recruiter in the area.
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The Rock Center and SVDX present Cyber-Security for Dummies®: The Technical Stuff
The Rock Center and SVDX present Cyber-Security for Dummies®: The Technical Stuff
7:30 - 8:00am Continental Breakfast 8:00 - 9:30am Program Room 290, Stanford Law School Register now This second program in our two-part series on cyber- security focuses on the technical aspects. (The first focused on the board’s legal responsibility.) How can the “bad guys” hack into the largest public companies, much less the US government? […]
Understanding Emerging Technologies in Big Law
Understanding Emerging Technologies in Big Law
Attorneys from O'Melveny and Meyers will discuss trending technology sectors in the Bay Area, the various roles transactions attorneys have in the start-up world, and advice for law students who are interested in transactions. If you are interested in transactional work in the Bay Area, this event is for you!
Privatization Moves South: Prison Crises and Privatization as a (Misguided) Solution in Latin America
Privatization Moves South: Prison Crises and Privatization as a (Misguided) Solution in Latin America
Join the Stanford International Human Rights Law Association (SIHRLA) and the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) as we host Professor James Cavallaro, the founding director of Stanford Law School’s International Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Clinic and Commissioner on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, to discuss the rise in prison privatization in Latin […]
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Stanford Journal of Criminal Law and Society Symposium
Stanford Journal of Criminal Law and Society Symposium
The Stanford Journal of Criminal Law and Society presents its Third Annual Symposium. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE 9-10am - Registration and Light Breakfast 10-11:15am - Conviction Integrity Units: Can Prosecutors Regulate Themselves? Moderator: Mike Romano (Lecturer and Director of the Stanford Justice Advocacy Project, Stanford Law School) The Honorable Alex Kozinski (Judge, Ninth Circuit […]
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Cyber Initiative Seminar: Red-Teaming
Cyber Initiative Seminar: Red-Teaming
Sean McAfee is a Project Lead for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Cybersecurity Assessments and Technical Services (NCATS) team. He provides subject matter expertise in social engineering and insider threats. Mr. McAfee has worked in various capacities at the Department since 2008. Prior to DHS, he worked as a Grants Administration specialist […]
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Law School Debt: The Problem and Potential Solutions
Law School Debt: The Problem and Potential Solutions
Register Now In October 2015, the New York Times Editorial Board called the national law school debt crisis a "death spiral" marked by rapidly increasing tuition paid for with federal loans which students are increasingly unable to pay back in a faltering legal employment market. The paper noted, "Forty-three percent of all 2013 law school […]
CLB Lunch Talk: Ethics & Politics of Genome Editing
CLB Lunch Talk: Ethics & Politics of Genome Editing
Prof. Silvia Camporesi will discuss the ethical and political relevance of the somatic/germ-line distinction in the CRISPR genome editing debate. Dr. Camporesi is a bioethicist trained in biotechnology in Italy and the US and philosophy of medicine in the UK. She is currently based in the Department of Social Science, Health & Medicine at King’s College […]
Campus: The Practice and Art of Judging
Campus: The Practice and Art of Judging
The Practice and Art of Judging: A Conversation with The Honorable Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, MA '96, PhD '00, The Honorable Susan Y. Illston, JD '73, and The Honorable Vaughn R. Walker, JD '70 Moderated by Professor Pamela S. Karlan Tuesday, April 26, 2016 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 - 7:30 […]
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Developing Legal Cynicism Through Immigration Detention
with Assistant Professor Emily Ryo, USC Gould School of Law
Organizations and Transactions Clinic Lunch
Organizations and Transactions Clinic Lunch
Jay Mitchell (bio here) and Michelle Sonu (bio here) from the Organizations and Transactions Clinic will be giving a lunch talk on corporate practice, the intersection of law and business, and how the O&T Clinic helps develop skills necessary for any career path you may take. If you aren't quite sure what transactional law looks like or if you […]
SLR Senior Editor Training
SLR Senior Editor Training
Stanford Law Review will train its member editors in senior editor roles from 12:45-2 PM.
SIPA - Quinn Emanuel's "My Cousin Vinny" Lunch Presentation on How to Be a Trial Lawyer (William Price)
SIPA - Quinn Emanuel's "My Cousin Vinny" Lunch Presentation on How to Be a Trial Lawyer (William Price)
Join William Price, partner in the Los Angeles office and co-chair of the National Trial Practice Group at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivanat, for his "My Cousin Vinny" presentation on how to be a trial lawyer organized by the Stanford Intellectual Property Association (SIPA). Mr. Price is recognized as one of the leading trial lawyers in […]
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Criminal Law Society Board Elections and Handover Board Meeting
Criminal Law Society Board Elections and Handover Board Meeting
Want to form meaningful relationships with the fantastic criminal law professors at Stanford? Want to plan events that engage everyone at the school in important issues of criminal justice? Want to mentor 1Ls interested in criminal law? The Criminal Law Society will be electing the board for 2016-2017! If you are interested in being a […]
Post-Graduate Fellowships Workshop
Post-Graduate Fellowships Workshop
This brown-bag lunch session will detail the procedures, timing, and strategies for obtaining a post-graduate fellowship, with a focus on the major, proeject-based domestic fellowships. Diane Chin will be joined by Akiva Freidlin (2016 Skadden Fellow) and Cindy Garcia (2016 EJW fellow). RSVP
Morrison & Foerster 1L Reception
Morrison & Foerster 1L Reception
Please join Morrison & Foerster for our annual Spring 1L Reception. Several attorneys will be present to share experiences and answer questions about the firm. Drinks and appetizers will be served. All 1L students who attend will be entered into our famous MoFo Apple Raffle for Apple prizes! The grand prize is an Apple Watch! […]
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Civil Liberties on Campus
Friday, April 29, 2016 Video 1:30 PM Introductory remarks by Michael McConnell – SLS Room 190 1:40 PM Speech on Campus – SLS Room 190 Michael McConnell (moderator), Stanford Law School Greg Lukianoff, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Thane Rosenbaum, NYU Law School Catherine Ross, The George Washington University Law School Alex Tsesis, Loyola […]
Interstellar: What Does it Mean for Morality and Law?
Interstellar: What Does it Mean for Morality and Law?
Jace Yarbrough (Class of 2018) and the Christian Legal Fellowship present a lively and thought-provoking discussion on the moral and legal implications of the movie Interstellar. Dinner will be provided to those who RSVP. Interstellar Movie Poster