The pretrial phase of any criminal case is critical. But the laws, rules, procedures and norms involved in this pivotal moment are not often clear or consistent, which presents challenges for judges. Aiming to synthesize and clarify the dozens of studies that elucidate various aspects of the pretrial process, UCLA School of Law’s Criminal Justice Program produced a pretrial bench book for judges in California.
UCLA School of Law professor Ingrid Eagly has been selected for the Fulbright-Schuman European Union Affairs Program, which provides opportunities for scholars to conduct research and engage in academic exchanges related to E.U. policies and institutions.
On Wednesday, October 2 at 12:15, we will be hosting Joseph B. Sweeney, former Associate General Counsel at the CIA, who will be speaking on state secrets privilege. This event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for those of you interested in national security, constitutional law, and the complex issues surrounding government secrecy.
The Williams Institute's 2024 NYC Fall Salon will take place on Thursday, September 12 from 6:00-8:30 PM at the Meta office in Hudson Yards.
We invite you to join our discussion on the current state of LGBTQ+ law and policy and what’s at stake in the upcoming November election and beyond.For tickets to our 2024 NYC Fall Salon, please visit: https://bit.ly/NYCFallSalon24RSVP ends on September 4, 2024.
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With deep expertise in the law of prisoners’ rights, UCLA School of Law assistant professor Aaron Littman is poised to engage in further cutting-edge research with the support of a prestigious fellowship that goes to the most promising pre-tenure faculty members across all fields of study, throughout University of California system.
UCLA School of Law’s Criminal Justice Program has published a report that sheds light on the federal, state and local laws and regulations that encourage collaboration between local law enforcement agencies and Los Angeles County’s child protective services agency, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).