USF School of Law News

Nelson Receives Meehan Award

Fri, 22 May 09 12:07:31 PDT

The USF School of Law presented Christina Gallagher Nelson '88 with the John J. Meehan Alumni Fellow Award in recognition of her service to the law school including her work mentoring students.

232 Receive Degrees at May 23 Commencement

Tue, 26 May 09 03:00:15 PDT

The Class of '09 was welcomed into the ranks of USF Law Alumni at a ceremony in St. Ignatius Church.

Shatz Presented Sarlo Prize

Wed, 27 May 09 02:50:15 PDT

On May 13, Professor Steven Shatz received the USF Sarlo Prize for teaching excellence.

Alumni Graduates Dinner Salutes Class of 2009

Wed, 27 May 09 03:14:40 PDT

The USF School of Law community celebrated the Class of 2009 at the Alumni Graduates Dinner.

NBC Nightly News Reports on USF Law Clinic

Mon, 01 Jun 09 01:53:58 PDT

The USF School of Law's Investor Justice Clinic is receiving national attention for its work on behalf of small investors.

A Visit to Cambodia and Vietnam

Thu, 04 Jun 09 12:24:01 PDT

Dean Jeffrey Brand is assisting students in Cambodia and Vietnam for several weeks and chronicling his trip on a new blog and Twitter page.

USF Students Excel in Advocacy Competitions

Thu, 18 Jun 09 03:46:56 PDT

During the spring semester, USF School of Law students competed in moot court competitions, with many earning first-place finishes.

Leo Wins 2009 Herbert Jacob Book Prize

Wed, 24 Jun 09 03:05:16 PDT

Associate Professor Richard Leo received the prestigious 2009 Herbert Jacob Book Prize.

LIM Joins Michelle Obama in Community Service

Wed, 01 Jul 09 01:52:00 PDT

Law In Motion Service Program participants worked beside first lady Michelle Obama and first lady of California Maria Shriver to build a new playground at Bret Harte Elementary School.

Maritime Law Event Explores Longshore Act

Thu, 09 Jul 09 02:09:54 PDT

In conjunction with the Longshore Institute, the University of San Francisco Maritime Law Journal will sponsor a one-day educational seminar July 21 to explain the Longshore Act and its extensions.