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IN THE ARENA: UCLA Law's Trial Advocacy Program builds lawyers—and wins competitions

… Mundell, an appellate attorney for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.; Zach Fields, a clerk for the 9th … advice from Professor Pavel Wonsowicz and advice on criminal procedure from Professor Beth Colgan. “Since … UCLA Law,” says Andrew Gordon ’22, who is about to go into criminal law as a post-bar clerk for the Orange County DA’s …

Trailblazing judge Salvador Mendoza Jr. ’97 appointed to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

… resolving their legal problems – in my cases, involving criminal matters – but it’s also making them feel at ease in … careers. He helps put on the annual Tri-Cities Youth and Justice Forum to introduce about 200 underrepresented … resolving their legal problems – in my cases, involving criminal matters – but it’s also making them feel at ease in …

Research for Change

… Foundation, the  Research for Change Initiative of the Criminal Law and Policy Consortium harnesses the power of University-based research to inform real-world criminal legal topics. The Initiative supports UCLA Law … which features analysis of news and trends in the carceral justice system. Abby Branham (she/her) is a third-year UCLA …

UCLA School of Law Clinical Program Students Secure Victory on Behalf of Taco Trucks

… partner Sarah and I were honored to work, as part of the Criminal Defense Clinic, on a case that directly impacts … part of the Los Angeles community." The law school's Criminal Defense Clinic , launched in 2009, offers a unique … in Los Angeles. UCLA Law News Clinical Education Criminal Justice Public Interest Law Criminal Law and Policy …

Public Interest Career Guides and Job Search Strategies

… also features several Guides dedicated to careers in criminal law, including in public defense, prosecution, and criminal law policy and reform. Finally, we have a Guide that … in these fields. Explore the guide   Careers in Youth Justice The practice of youth law is centered on addressing …

Comparative law and politics scholar Yutian An joins UCLA Law

… Yutian An, whose research lies at the intersection of criminal law, administrative law, and comparative law, is … both authoritarian and democratic regimes, with a focus on criminal law institutions. She also explores the interactions … UCLA Law News Faculty Constitutional & Public Law Criminal Justice … Yutian An, whose research lies at the intersection …

Veterans Legal Clinic

… : cases heard in traffic court, not DUIs or other criminal cases Criminal record clearing : expungement of past criminal … Our Faculty Jeanne Nishimoto Executive Director, Veterans Justice Clinic Sunita Patel Professor of Law Faculty …

‘Wheel’ Winner: Birnholz Shares the Story Behind Her TV Success

… mater, where Birnholz now teaches the experiential course Criminal Trial Advocacy and co-teaches Negotiation Theory and … focus kicks in, whether you’re being cold-called on in Criminal Law class, or you’re conducting a cross-examination … UCLA Law News Faculty Alumni Clinical Education Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy … When UCLA School of Law lecturer and …

An Abolitionist County Judge?

… 2019, when he won a position as judge of the Harris County Criminal Court. Judge Bynum led the effort to implement … power for systemic change. RSVP here for free food! Criminal Justice Public Interest Law Critical Race Studies Program … …

Shield Laws for Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care: A State Law Guide

… that care is legal from the reach of states with civil, criminal, and professional consequences related to that care. … related to the shield laws or other reproductive rights or justice issues, email larj@law.ucla.edu . For general … that care is legal from the reach of states with civil, criminal, and professional consequences related to that care. …