(L to R) Professors Ann Carlson, Ingrid Eagly, and Jon Michaels
(L to R) Professors Ann Carlson, Ingrid Eagly, and Jon Michaels

Three members of the UCLA School of Law faculty are featured in an essay that appears in the opinion section of The New York Times, which recounts the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. Ann Carlson, Ingrid Eagly, and Jon Michaels are among the 35 legal experts from around the country whom the Times quotes on matters ranging from the firings at independent agencies to President Trump’s clashes with the judiciary.

Apr 29, 2025
Joanna Schwartz talks to the Indianapolis Star about police accountability
April 11, 2025 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The 2024-25 UCLA Criminal Justice Law Review Symposium will be held on April 11th, 2025, in room 1420 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. The symposium will bring together prominent legal advocates, community organizers, and scholars to discuss the history/goals of abolition feminism versus feminism that looks for equality within the carceral system ("carceral feminism"), explore the charge that carceral feminism has failed to effectuate justice for women of color in particular, and discuss alternative means of accountability for people who commit gendered crimes. 
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To be awarded the specialization in Criminal Law and Policy, students must maintain a B- (2.7) grade average in courses taken for the specialization.

Detailed course descriptions are linked in the listings below. Prospective students should bear in mind that, due to curriculum scheduling and faculty availability, not every class listed is taught each year. This is most often true in the case of seminar courses. A sufficient number of courses will be available to enable those students who choose to specialize to satisfy the specialization requirements.

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Mar 10, 2025
Ingrid Eagly's scholarship on immigration is featured in HBO's 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver'
Exterior of the US Supreme Court Building

The current U.S. Supreme Court term features major cases on gender-affirming care for minors, federal agency authority, firearms regulation, and religious liberty, along with significant questions about state power and administrative law. So far, the court has issued several decisions on employment and immigration law, with many high-profile cases still awaiting decision.

Feb 28, 2025
Joanna Schwartz speaks with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about police accountability when bystanders are injured
Feb 27, 2025
Joanna Schwartz is quoted by the LA Times on a case involving qualified immunity for police
Left to right: Michaela Firmage ’25, clinic co-instructor Daniel Greenfield, and Sylvia Lydon ’25 teamed up on Avila v. Felder.
Left to right: Michaela Firmage ’25, clinic co-instructor Daniel Greenfield, and Sylvia Lydon ’25 teamed up on Avila v. Felder.
March 19, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Join the Federalist Society at UCLA for a panel featuring prominent District Attorneys from Southern California: Los Angeles DA Nate Hochman and Riverside DA Mike Hestrin! These distinguished panelists will discuss their approach to criminal justice and the challenges facing DAs today. 


The event is moderated by Prof. Pavel Wonsowicz and features opening remarks by UCLA Law Dean Michael Waterstone. 


There will be time for Q&A, so submit your questions on our RSVP form! Donuts available for attendees while supplies last. 


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