The Journey and the Frontier: The Google Patents Data Science Story
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesPart 1: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Part 2: Thursday, November 16, 2023 12:45 - 2:00 PM For those who are unable to join us in person, a Zoom option will be available. Google Patents Data Science Team is one of the first data science teams embedded directly within a legal team and focused squarely on […]
Appellate Advocacy Club
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin the Appellate Advocacy Club on November 15th, 2023 from 12:45 - 1:45 pm. Room 95. We will hear from Ben Horwich, a partner at the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson. Mr. Horwich served five years as Assistant to the Solicitor General in the U.S. Department of Justice, clerked twice on the Supreme Court, […]
Staying on Course: How to Avoid Law School Exam Pitfalls
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesLaw school exams are NOT intuitive and can be extremely hard to tackle when you start law school. Join Director of Academic Success, John Dalton, as he discusses how to approach studying for and taking law school exams and provides guidance on how to avoid common law school exam pitfalls. Opportunity for Q&A will be […]
A Conversation with 9th Circuit Judge Marsha Berzon
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with Marsha Berzon, a judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Berzon will discuss and answer questions about her path in the legal profession and to the Ninth Circuit. This is an exciting opportunity to hear from and connect with a leading scholar at the height of our field. Lunch will […]
Natural Rights at the Founding
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWatch the event Although no longer a part of our constitutional discourse, natural rights were central to American rights jurisprudence for well over a century. This talk will explore how […]
SLLSA Faculty Dinner
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesA dinner with SLLSA members and our faculty mentor Professor Chacon.
Writing White Paper and Policy Briefs
@ SLS: Room 320D Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesEffective public policy depends on gathering accurate data and then translating that data into clear, concise accounts for policymakers, analysts, experts, and lay audiences. Most public policy research finds its voice in standard policy memo formats - empirical research reports, white papers, findings memos, action memos, and briefing papers. This Policy Lab workshop will introduce […]
Access to Justice: Crisis and Crossroads
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe American civil justice system sits at a crossroads. In three-quarters of the 20 million civil cases filed in state courts each year, at least one side lacks a lawyer. Beneath those cases sit tens of millions more legal problems that never make it to court -- including life-altering cases that involve wage garnishment, eviction, […]
Clearing 3L Administrative Hurdles: Discussing Next Steps for Graduation and Bar Registration Requirements
@ SLS: Room 190 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIf you are a 3L with questions about graduation or steps you need to take with bar registration, join Director of Academic Success, John Dalton, as he discusses graduation applications and bar registration requirements. Opportunity for Q&A will be available at the end of the session. John will also circulate the PowerPoint from this presentation […]
SLATA/Wilson Sonsini: Life Sciences Panel
@ SLS: Room 95 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin SLATA and Wilson Sonsini for a “Day in the Life” panel, where attorneys from Wilson Sonsini will share their experience with and offer a better understanding of the various practice areas within the life sciences sector. Lunch will be provided upon RSVP! Panelists: Julia Minitti, Michael Coke, Wendy Devine, David Pirko, Madeline Hess (moderator)
If/When/How General Body Meeting
@ SLS: Room N102 Neukom Building, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesIf/When/How community will gather for lunch and a discussion of programing plans for this academic year.
Guided Exam4 Installation Session, and Exam Q&A
@ SLS: Room 90 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for a guided session to install Exam4 and answer your exam-related questions. We'll have 4 sessions available where members from the offices of IT, Registrar, Student Affairs, and Educational Services will be on hand to help you and answer your questions. The sessions will be held in Room 190 on: Wed. Nov. 8 […]
#SLSSocial Hour
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us your fellow SLS Community for an afternoon to mingle and enjoy delicious food and drinks. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and mingle with your community. […]
Steyer-Taylor Center/Sustainable Finance Initiative Open House
@ SLS: Room 270 Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesInterested in tackling climate risk and opportunity through business and financial innovation? Want to work on decarbonization at the intersection of technology, policy and finance? Then don't miss the Steyer-Taylor Center […]
WoCC Faculty Dinner
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThe Women of Color Collective will be hosting a faculty dinner honoring Professor Rabia Belt, who recently became the first woman of color to receive tenure at SLS. We look forward to recognizing this outstanding achievement and celebrating our supportive and vibrant community with you all!
Thanksgiving Recess begins
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThanksgiving Recess begins.
GSC Thanksgiving Feast
@ Stanford (TBD)SAVE THE DATE: The Graduate Student Council (GSC) will host the annual Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day) in the lawn area next to the Kennedy Graduate Residences. […]
Thanksgiving Recess ends
@ Stanford Law School 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThanksgiving Recess ends.
#SLSSocial Community Breakfast
@ SLS: Russo Commons - Student Law Lounge 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesStart your week off with your fellow SLS Community over a cup of coffee and breakfast goodies. Students, Staff and Faculty are all welcome.
AI Personhood: Crime and Punishment for Intelligent Machines
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesWhile much of the world is focused on near-term issues related to Artificial Intelligence — such as regulation, misinformation, IP rights, and labor market impact — less attention has been paid to some fundamental legal and societal challenges we will soon face. The next generation of generally intelligent autonomous systems will raise serious questions about […]
SLS Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Ron Tyler
@ SLS: Room 180 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesProfessor Ron Tyler will lead weekly, 30-minute mindfulness meditation sessions. All are welcome, no matter your familiarity or experience with meditation. Please RSVP to determine interest, though drops in are […]
DC: Oyez, Oyez! Reflections from Two Decades of Supreme Court Arguments
E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse 333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DCThe Stanford Law School Washington, D.C. Alumni Community is excited to invite you to an evening with Jeff Fisher, Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and Co-Director of Stanford's Supreme Court Litigation Clinic. Joined by three SLS students enrolled in the clinic, Professor Fisher will discuss the clinic’s argument earlier in the day in […]
Student-Led Yoga Mondays (ORSL)
@ Stanford (TBD)Student-Led Yoga is intended as a means of making the mental and physical benefits of asanas readily available to all, regardless of where you are on your yogi journey. Expect […]
SLPR Sesh
@ SLS: Room 280A Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesCome work on your SLPR Bluebook assignments together with your fellow AEs and more senior editors. Treats will be provided!