Student Organizations
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association (ABA) is the largest legal association in America. The USF chapter seeks to introduce and supply to students the information, opportunities and resources of the ABA. They participate in national ABA events and celebrations on campus at USF and annually co-sponsor Wellness Week with the Deans Office.
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
vltaylor@usfca.edu
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) is one of the nation's leading progressive legal organizations. ACS is comprised of law students, lawyers, scholars, judges, policymakers, activists, and other concerned individuals who are working to ensure that the fundamental principles of human dignity, individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to justice are in their rightful, central place in American law. The student chapter at the University of San Francisco School of Law fosters a new generation of progressive leaders by bringing to campus renowned advocates, scholars and judges who address a wide range of legal and policy issues, and providing networking opportunities with local progressive lawyers.
www.acslaw.org
usf.acs@gmail.com
Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
sbthai@usfca.edu
The Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) is committed to promoting, serving and representing the interests of the Asian Pacific American law student community. APALSA has over a 25 year history of being one of the most active groups at the law school. They represent the diversity of experiences and culture present in their membership and collectively address the contemporary legal issues that affect Asian Pacific Americans. They strive to create opportunities to facilitate interactions between students, active practitioners, and the Bay Area Asian Pacific American community through education, programs, services and collaboration with local Asian Bar Associations that meet the specific concerns and needs of USF Asian Pacific American law students.
Association of Law Students for Disability Rights
katierobert4@gmail.com
The Association of Law Students for Disability Rights is for students with disabilities, for students interested in disability law, representation or discrimination and for any open-minded students who want to meet new people. Their primary goal is to provide a support system for fellow students with disabilities and/or different educational needs. The group aims to provide students with resources and encouragement to succeed in law school and beyond and to increase awareness on campus regarding disability related issues such as accommodations and rights.
Black Law Students Association
nndubaku@yahoo.com
The Black Law Students Assocation (BLSA) is a nationwide nonprofit organization that focuses on addressing the concerns of Black law students and fostering a connection between the members of BLSA and the local community. The purposes of BLSA are multi-faceted. Some include providing Black law students with a forum for expressing their unique needs and concerns; ensuring retention of all Black law students, specifically incoming first years; develop future Black leadership; and to foster a connection between the members of BLSA and the BLSA alumni active in the local legal community.
Business Law Association
The USF Business Law Association (BLA) was founded to help expand interest and educate students about the interrelationship between business and the law. The BLA consists of law students focused on a wide variety of goals from presenting distinguished speakers and panels to expanding cross registration and providing mentorship opportunities. The BLA also works with student groups at the USF School of Business and Management to coordinate programs and expand the social and professional networks of Law and MBA students.
Christian Fellowship Group
emaleman@usfca.edu
The Christian Fellow Groups goal is to continue to be a Christ centered group on campus that exposes the teachings of Christ to others in the law community. The group seeks to show a practical application of Christs teachings to present situations. Bible studies will be offered to show others how to live their lives according to Christ even in todays society. This group will continue to cater to the entire law school community, not just those that are believers. Additionally, the Christian Fellowship Group wants to encourage fellowship and unity among all believers regardless of denominational affiliation.
Criminal Law Society
jesse.kershner@gmail.com
The Criminal Law Society (CLS) encourages the study of criminal law at USF. It works to enlighten students to the opportunities that exist under the larger umbrella term by providing prosecution, defense, and other career panels throughout the year. It also strives to keep students informed of developing criminal issues by sponsoring guest speakers. The CLS is meant to create and maintain a large network of similar-minded people within the law community as a whole.
Cyclists Anonymous (Bicycle Commuter Support Group)
Cyclists Anonymous is USF School of Law's premiere bicycle commuter support group. The group exists to promote the bicycle as an everyday alternative for transportation, fitness and stress relief. It is a community for students to receive help, support, and guidance in bicycle-related matters, including flat tire rescue, self-maintenance and route tips.
Environmental Law Society
rickumoff@gmail.com
www.usfels.blogspot.com
The Environmental Law Society (ELS) seeks to enhance the law school experience by fostering and promoting the study and awareness of environmental law issues; to inspire, support, and train the next generation of environmental leaders by providing resources, networking opportunities, and referrals for clinical placements; to encourage environmental advocacy and participation in environmental activities in the legal community and in the community at large.
Equal Justice Society
usfejs@gmail.comhttp://usfejs.blogspot.com
The USF School of Law chapter of the Equal Justice Society (EJS), founded in 2002, advances a positive agenda of progressive legal change in the areas of human and civil rights. Through collaboration with other student groups, EJS presents roundtables, symposia and media/film presentations all with an eye toward educating the law school community about important legal and policital issues.
Estate Planning & Tax Society
usfestateplanning@gmail.com
The Estate Planning Societys mission is to assist law students who are interested in estate planning as a career, or simply want to know more about it. The group coordinates events where students and local attorneys in the field can network and build professional relationships. The board also meets with an estate planning advisory board made up of local attorneys who advise us on how USF can strengthen its estate planning curriculum and on what USF law students can do to make themselves more marketable in the job market after graduation.
Federalist Society
mbbrown30@gmail.com
The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.
The Forum
theforumusf@gmail.com
The Forum is the student newspaper of the University of San Francisco School of Law. The mission of The Forum is to promote dialogue, debate, and discussion within the law school community.
Intellectual Property and Cyber Law Association
paddyunderwood@gmail.com
The Intellectual Property and Cyber Law Association is a student organization providing a forum where like minded students can come together to discuss and learn about intellectual property, (including copyright, trademark, patents, trade secrets) and cyberlaw.
International Law Society
mmen06@hotmail.com
hillary.amster@gmail.com
The University of San Francisco School of Law has a proud history and commitment to Global Lawyering. As the lead student organization dedicated to issues involving international law, the USF International Law Society (ILS) seeks to supplement the Law Schools impressive global curriculum, by sponsoring timely and important programming in the fields of public and private international law. USF ILS seeks to encourage careers in international law, development, and inter-governmental organizations as well as to facilitate meaningful opportunities for student, practitioner and alumni networking.
USF ILSA is a local student chapter of the International Law Students Association, and works closely on campus with the Center for Law & Global Justice.
Jewish Law Students Association
tddayno@gmail.com
bpleahy@usfca.edu
The Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) of USF is an independent forum for Jewish law students to form friendships and ties with each other, with other student groups, and with the Jewish community of San Francisco. We welcome students of all denominations, political beliefs, and personal views. Each semester, we organize volunteer events and social opportunities, in addition to presenting panels and speakers that reach out to our peers at the law school. Our goal is to celebrate and share Jewish culture and values, while educating and informing our community about religious traditions and topical events that relate to Israel and the Jewish world.
Korean American Law Student Association
minjung1121@gmail.com
The Korean American Law Student Association (KALSA) is a law student organization committed to promoting the growth, education, and awareness of Korean American issues within the legal community. The primary goal is to foster a professional relationship between law students and lawyers through KALSA and KABA-NC (Korean American Bar Association of Northern California).
Labor and Employment Law Student Association
devinkinyon@gmail.com
http://www.usfca.edu/org/lelsa
The Labor and Employment Law Student Association (LELSA) is a group of students at USF Law School who have taken on a special interest in legal issues surrounding the workplace. In the past, LELSA has brought speakers to campus ranging from judges, practicing attorneys, labor union organizers, and politicians. In addition to outside speakers, LELSA holds a Brown Bag Lunch Series where USF professors hold group discussions with students about labor and employment issues.
La Raza Law Students Association
aevalencia@usfca.edu
yreyes@usfca.edu
La Raza Law Students Association is a student organization aimed at promoting the Latino/a voice in the USF law community. La Raza has been an active student organization at the USF School of Law for over 20 years. During this time, we have promoted the USF School of Law's mission of social justice and social equality through our active involvement in the San Francisco Bay Area community. Our strong alumni network, social activities, and events for cultural enlightenment have made La Raza one of the most influential groups in the USF community.
Middle Eastern Law Students Association
gazizad@usfca.edu
The Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA) of USF is a forum for Middle Eastern Law Students to form friendships and ties with each other, other student groups, and with the Middle Eastern Community of San Francisco. MELSAs goal is to celebrate and share Middle Eastern culture and values, while educating and informing our community about traditions and topical events that relate to the Middle East.
Older and/or Wiser Law Students
usfowls@gmail.com
The Older and/or Wiser Law Students (OWLS) is a group for non-traditional students and the traditional students who are fascinated by us. If you have, wish you had, or are avoiding a spouse, children, a job, significant life experience prior to law school, vivid memories of the 1980s, or chronic lower back pain, then OWLS is for you. The OWLS offer social, career, and academic support all year long. All students, day and evening, are welcome.
Pilipino American Law Society
grcascon@gmail.com
francesca.constantino@gmail.com
The purpose of the Pilipino American Law Society (PALS) is to bring an awareness of the Filipino culture to USF Law School. Additionally, PALS strives to get students involved in the law school community while also providing services and help to group members whenever necessary. PALS is both a cultural and a legal club that aims to
Pride Law Association
sarkisovstan@gmail.com
wu.paloma@gmail.com
www.usfca.edu/org/pridelaw
Pride Law strives to promote a positive atmosphere for queer USF law students. Pride Laws objective is to educate the community at large about GLBTQ issues and concerns in order to alleviate and eradicate homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, and other affronts to the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.
Public Interest Law Foundation
chairs@usfpilf.orgm
www.usfpilf.org
The Public Interest Law Foundations (PILF) Mission:
- Foster a community of law students interested in public interest work.
- Educate students about job opportunities in the public interest sector and serve as a resource for job leads.
- Raise money to support unpaid summer work in the public interest.
- Encourage law students to volunteer in the Bay Area community and help provide meaningful and appropriate opportunities for them to do so.
- Educate students about ways that private/firm attorneys can make meaningful contributions to the public interest.
- Instill a sense of community ownership, pride and responsibility that will motivate students/lawyers to make positive changes.
South Asian Law Students Association
srthakur@usfca.edu
The goal of the South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) is to connect the South Asian Law Community through networking and social events, promote awareness of legal issues affecting the community and to increase visibility of the community at USF and the legal field.
Sports and Entertainment Law Association
guiliana.r.garcia@gmail.com
The Sports and Entertainment Law Association (SELA) seeks to provide members with opportunities to learn about careers within the sports and entertainment law realms. Throughout the year SELA provides speakers and activities designed to expose students to these exciting areas of law while allowing them to interact with other students sharing similar interests.
Students for Law and Global Justice
mspalmer@usfca.edu
Students for Law and Global Justice (SLGJ) holds as its primary objective the strengthening and bolstering of the mission of the Center for Law and Global Justice (CLGJ). Working with the CLGJ, other student groups, journals, the university, and the San Francisco community, SLGJ will help expand the CLGJ from a primarily summer-based institution to a year-round institution that generate scholarly and practical opportunities for both students and faculty.
The Women's Law Association
cherisse.cleofe@gmail.com
The Women's Law Association (WLA) is an organization of and for women at the University of San Francisco School of Law. The WLA's goal is to provide support for women at USF in academic, professional, and personal respects. From career development, assistance and support for first-year students, to social and volunteer activities, the WLA strives to be there for the women of the USF School of Law.