Critical Race Studies Symposium
Please join us Thursday, October 23rd through Saturday, October 25th, as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Critical Race Studies program at UCLA School of Law. This symposium will honor CRS’s significant achievements over the past quarter century, as well as our continued commitment to the study and advancement of racial justice—particularly in the face of oppressive policies that continue to harm and disenfranchise our communities.
More information, including registration details and the event schedule, will be available soon. In the meantime, please review our information below for helpful tips on planning your attendance.
About the CRS Symposium
Established in 2007, through a collaboration of CRS students and faculty, the CRS Symposium is the signature event of the UCLA School of Law's Critical Race Studies Program. The purpose of the event is to foreground the most innovative ideas and strategies to end racial injustice, to promote learning and collaboration across disciplines, and to integrate racial justice theory and practice.
The Symposium is also the site of the Reunion of Friends and Alumni of CRS, which consists of UCLA Law graduates and others who share our mission to think new ideas, teach new leaders and scholars, and to transform racial justice advocacy.
To see videos of panels and presentations from past Symposia, please see the links below.
To stay up to date with plans for future events and symposia, subscribe to the CRS mailing list.
2025 Symposium Information
The symposium will be held at:
UCLA School of Law
385 Charles E. Young Drive East
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Please note that the symposium will not be livestreamed, but a recording of all panels will be posted online afterwards.
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Agenda (in process)
Thursday, October 23, 2025
- 5:00–6:00 PM – Registration & Light Refreshments
- 6:00–7:30 PM – Plenary #1
Friday, October 24, 2025
- 8:00–9:00 AM – Registration & Breakfast
- 9:00 AM–6:30 PM – Symposium
- 6:30–9:00 PM – Dinner Reception
Saturday, October 25, 2025
- 9:00–10:00 AM – Registration & Breakfast
- 10:00 AM–1:15 PM – Symposium
- 1:15–2:00 PM – Lunch
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Food
Meals and refreshments will be provided during the symposium, including vegan options.
If you have specific dietary needs or allergies, we recommend bringing your own food or visiting one of the restaurants or cafés on campus.
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Parking (Cars, Bikes, Scooters)
Bike and Scooter Parking
There are several bike parking stations near the law school where you can park your bike/scooter. You may find a map of the biking parking areas here.
General Parking
Lots 2 and 3 are the closest lots to the law school, and a map is attached showing their location.
Map of the Campus with Labels for the Law School, Lot 2 and Lot 3
It is a 10 walk from the parking lots to the law school.
Parking costs range from $5 per hour to $31 for an all-day pass. Average day pass is $17. More information here.
Disability Parking Options
Dickson Court: Disabled parking is available directly in front of the law school on Dickson Court.
If you’re entering campus from Hilgard Avenue, make a left onto Charles E. Young Drive East. Continue down the road until you reach Dickson Court- please note, you’ll be required to make a right turn at this point.
You’ll find designated disabled parking spots on both sides of Dickson Court. Signage will be posted with instructions on how to pay for parking.
Lot 2 (Alternate Option): If disabled parking spots are not available on Dickson Court, please proceed to Parking Lot 2, where you may park in any of the "pay-by-space" disabled parking stalls.
How to Pay for Parking
- Park in any unreserved stall in a Pay-by-Plate area.
- Visit the nearest pay station machine.
- Enter your license plate number using the number pad.
- Keep your printed permit as a receipt.
If your vehicle does not have a visible license plate, enter the last six digits of your VIN and display the permit on the driver’s side dashboard.
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Transportation to UCLA
There are several public transportation options available to get to UCLA, read more here.
Several bus lines travel along Hilgard Ave. from Sunset Blvd. with stops within a short walk to the law school (located at Hilgard & Wyton Ave).
The closest and most convenient stop is at Hilgard & Westholme Ave — about a 5-minute walk.
Due to traffic congestion, we recommend allowing extra time and consulting your bus provider's trip planner.
Rideshare
Use this address when calling a rideshare:
385 Charles E. Young Dr. East, Los Angeles, CA 90095 -
Hotels & Lodging
The below hotel offers special discounts for booking your stay with them for the Symposium, subject to room availability:
Hotel Angeleno - Symposium Discount Available
Distance: 3.1 miles from UCLA Law
Rate: $179/night + tax
Valet Parking: $20/day (discounted)
Booking Reservation Link (please be sure to book through this link): UCLA School of Law Booking Link
Address: 170 N. Church Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 476-6411The following hotels are all located within 5 miles of the UCLA School of Law, and though they do not currently offer any special discounts for Symposium guests, they are recommended by our staff. Please find the contact information for these local lodging options below:
The Inn at UCLA (conveniently located on the UCLA campus and a short walk from the law school)
Distance from UCLA School of Law: 0.1 miles
Phone Number: (310) 825-2923
330 Charles E. Young Drive East
Los Angeles, CA 90095UCLA Tiverton House (located across from the UCLA campus)
Distance from UCLA School of Law: 1 mile
Phone Number: (310) 794-0151
900 Tiverton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024The Luxe Hotel – Sunset (located across the street from the Hotel Angeleno)
Distance from UCLA School of Law: 3.1 miles
Phone Number: (310) 476-6571
Luxe Hotel – Sunset
11461 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049Luskin Conference Center (located on the UCLA campus)
Distance from UCLA School of Law : 0.6 miles
Phone Number : (855) 522-8252
425 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095W Los Angeles (located across from the UCLA campus)
Distance from UCLA School of Law: 0.7 miles
Phone Number: (310) 208-8765
930 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Other Questions/Assistance
If you have other questions or require any accommodations at the symposium, please contact us at crs@law.ucla.edu.
