51. LUVALLE COMMONS
Open for business since 1985, LuValle Commons, a student center adjacent to the law school, was named in honor of James “Jimmy” LuValle, a UCLA graduate and Olympic medalist, and the first president of the Associated Graduate Students.
Celebrating 75 Years of UCLA Law
Join the dean of UCLA School of Law, Michael Waterstone, UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, and distinguished faculty, students, and alumni as we celebrate 75 years of UCLA Law. This video tribute honors our history of legal innovation and vision for shaping tomorrow's legal landscape. From groundbreaking scholarship to producing leaders who have transformed the practice of law, UCLA Law continues its tradition of excellence while looking boldly toward the future.
26. VISITS FROM SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Throughout the years, 11 Supreme Court justices have visited UCLA Law. In 2018, Justice Elena Kagan spoke to then-Dean Jennifer Mnookin about civility and the virtue of listening.
An innovative new partnership between UCLA School of Law’s Criminal Law and Policy Consortium (CLPC) and the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office (LACPD) will give individuals facing deportation legal representation from a UCLA Law graduate with deep experience in immigration or public interest law.
The guide is an invaluable resource for advocates who represent unhoused people facing steep financial and legal burdens for sleeping on streets and other basic human behaviors.