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Judicate West executive personally pledges $75k to fund Black law student scholarships in California

California Association of Black Lawyers President Tamara C. Michael said the contribution comes as the organization enters a n...

The RPLG Public Law Fellowship Program: Training future lawyers in local government law

Local law shapes every corner of California, yet students barely see it--Renne Public Law Fellowship throws them into the acti...

California Supreme Court amends Law Office Study Program rules

The amendments, which take effect June 1, also revise supervision standards and the process for revoking student certification...



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UC Irvine law students help lead Supreme Court case on corporate liability for torture

Students in UC Irvine's Defending Democracy Clinic are part of the team arguing a U.S. Supreme Court case that could determine whether corporations can be held liable for aiding human rights abuses abroad.

Federal Public Defender is hiring and moving into LA Times Building

The Office of the Federal Public Defender, Central District of California, is on an aggressive hiring campaign and will relocate its headquarters to the historic Los Angeles Times Building downtown next year, marking a major move for the nation's largest defender office.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor brings message of civic engagement to Los Angeles

Appearing before high school students, college audiences and law students in a daylong series of events organized by the California Unity Bar, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor urged civic participation, thoughtful dialogue and dedication to public service.