Criminal Law Society (CLS)
Criminal Law Society (CLS)
Criminal Law Society Welcome Meeting: October 14, 2025
@ SLS: Room 185 Crown Quadrangle 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesJoin us for the Criminal Law Society’s first meeting of the year! This event is open to all students interested in criminal law—whether you’re considering a career in defense, policy, or simply want to learn more about the field. We’ll introduce the board, share our goals for the year, and highlight upcoming events. This is […]
California Defenders Kick-off Event: October 23, 2025
Room offsiteJoin the Criminal Law Society for the kickoff of California Defenders, a new statewide network connecting law students and faculty committed to social justice and public defense. The organization aims to build a community of future defenders dedicated to advocating for the accused and challenging systems of inequality. Our first event features Scott Sanders, a former Orange County […]
Innocent on Death Row: 30 Years Later with Professor Larry Marshall : November 11, 2025
@ SLS: Room 280B Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesRolando Cruz spent 11 years on Death Row for a crime he did not commit. Stanford Law School Professor Larry Marshall worked for five years to help bring Mr. Cruz’s truth to light and allow him to return home. On the 30th anniversary of Mr. Cruz's acquittal, which made national headlines and ignited deeper questions […]
Criminal Law Society Internship Office Hours: November 20, 2025
@ SLS: Crocker Garden Crown Quadrangle, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesThinking about summer work in public defense, civil rights, or crim-adjacent policy? Drop in to chat with CLS leadership about applications, timelines, writing samples, and networking strategies. Donuts and coffee provided!
The Public Defense Crisis and the Future of the Sixth Amendment: January 15
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesSixty-three years ago, on January 15, 1963, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963). As we reflect on the meaning of the Sixth Amendment in today's reality, an esteemed and experienced panel of experts will consider the legacy of Gideon and its implications on the legal […]
Crime, Punishment, & Immigration: February 2
@ SLS: Room 290 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, United StatesFederal action on immigration continues to intensify. This year has featured race-based stops and arrests, unlawful raids, and the heightened use of criminal law as a tool of immigration control. The line between “civil” immigration consequences and criminal punishment continues to erode. Join us for a dialogue with Raha Jorjani, from the Alameda County Public […]