University of California Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), founded in 1878, was the first law school established in California and continues today to be a leader in legal education.
We offer our students a top-tier education in the heart of a dynamic city that is home to state, federal and appellate courts; groundbreaking industries in technology, healthcare and other fields; social movements that have significant impact in human and civil rights; and major offices of top international law firms.
We integrate our rigorous academic program with access to clinical and hands-on opportunities, and are committed to providing our students with the tools and resources required to prepare for the bar exam and careers in the law.
Our faculty are leading experts who work closely with students during and after their academic careers to nourish their knowledge and love of the law.
UC Law SF is home to research partnerships including LexLab, which offers cutting-edge AI training for law students and professionals; the UCSF-UC Law SF Consortium, where students learn about the intersection between health policy and the law in conjunction with one of the nation’s leading medical schools; and more than a dozen other centers dedicated to scholarship and education in specific areas including business law; tax law. Constitutional law, immigration law and more.