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Liberation
A first-of-its-kind program is transforming women’s lives — and forging a path to lasting freedom — by bringing passionate Bruin teaching inside prisons.
UCLA Law’s Safeguarding Democracy Project, Hammer present series on free and fair elections
The forums will address concerns like the fairness of the Electoral College, allegations of election fraud and the spread of misinformation.
In memoriam: Ralph Shapiro, 92, alumnus, philanthropist and lifelong supporter of UCLA
Shapiro, who for more than half a century played an immense role in the life of campus as a donor, volunteer, mentor and advisor, died Aug. 14.
The climate policy at stake in this election: The tax code
Clean energy tax credits can make or break megatons of emissions, says UCLA Law professor Kimberly Clausing.
Q&A: UCLA Law’s Steven Bank on the legal landscape of the Paris 2024 Olympics
The professor and authority on the intersection of sports and law discusses the legal complexities of the upcoming Games.
Watch: UCLA constitutional law experts review the Supreme Court’s most recent term
Legal scholars analyze the implications of the presidential immunity case and other decisions.
Robert Swerdlow named UCLA vice chancellor for legal affairs and chief campus counsel
A member of the campus’s legal affairs team since 2018 and a longtime litigator in private practice, Swerdlow will begin his new role Aug. 1.
Trailblazer Antonia Hernández awarded UCLA Medal
The double Bruin, who has been a longtime leader in the fields of law and philanthropy, was honored for her dedication to social justice.
New study provides first nationwide window on juvenile ‘lifer’ population
The comprehensive tracking effort of those sentenced as youths to life without parole looks at outcomes like resentencing, release and exonerations.
EPA in the courts over vehicle emissions, and regulating ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
It’s been a busy week for Environmental Protection Agency watchers. UCLA experts weigh in.
Every Vote Counts. But Who’s Counting?
Four UCLA professors are helping lead the charge in protecting our democracy.
The Original L.A. Law
Over its 75-year history, UCLA Law has tackled some of society’s most critical issues. But it’s only getting started.
Gold Dust Twins: How two law students made a civil rights–era connection
Katharine “Kitty” Young and Evan Mitchell Zepeda discovered their relatives, both civil rights icons, were longtime best friends.
‘The best way to protect voting rights’: A Q&A with UCLA’s Richard Hasen
In a new book, the law professor and voting rights expert argues for a constitutional amendment affirming the right to vote.
Empowering Latina Voices: Highlights from the Latina Futures Symposium at UCLA
Eminent policymakers and scholars from across the country came together to explore law and policy challenges through a Latina lens.
UCLA Law launches center to address ‘revolutionary change’ in philanthropy and nonprofits
The new center was made possible by more than $11.7 million in gifts from businessman and philanthropist Lowell Milken, a UCLA Law alumnus.
Over three dozen UCLA faculty listed among world’s most influential researchers
The faculty members have published research that is cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
UCLA Law launches institute for human rights in The Hague
Promise Europe furthers the groundbreaking work of the Promise Institute for Human Rights, broadening the international platform for UCLA’s research, teaching and advocacy.
Chancellor Block visits White House to talk about diversity on college campuses
As part of a panel discussion co-hosted by White House domestic policy advisor Neera Tanden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
UCLA professor E. Tendayi Achiume awarded MacArthur Fellowship
The UCLA School of Law faculty member was recognized with the ‘genius grant’ for her impactful work on race, migration and international law.
National panel led by UCLA law professor recommends 24 ways to protect integrity of 2024 elections
The report is aimed at ensuring access to the ballot for all eligible voters and enhancing the public’s confidence in the fairness of the election.
Q&A: New UCLA Law dean aims to build investment and excitement
Michael Waterstone was a Bruin long before he returned to campus in August.
Johanna Carbajal’s journey from lockup to law studies at UCLA
After years of foster care and incarceration, the single mom found her calling — and a welcoming space on campus.
UCLA Law alumnus and legal scholar Khaled Beydoun discusses his work and heritage
Beydoun, who has written several books on Islamophobia, cites UCLA Law’s Critical Race Studies program as pivotal in his development as an academic.