An Open Forum of Ideas

University of California Hastings College of the Law reveres the law yet thrives on an appetite for lively debate and robust discussion of what it means. This give-and-take is evident in the positions taken by our faculty members and law students whose opinions may differ but whose differences are discussed agreeably.

A Legal Culture

Our students' propensity to question deeply and to make their voices heard reflects the vibrant legal culture we have fostered at UC Hastings. We have at once an enviable collection of young faculty members with spirited and original points of view complemented by the insightful approaches of our august senior professors. Our students represent a rich diversity in age, background, ethnicity, and gender, voices echoing the spontaneity and tempo of San Francisco.

In the Heart of the Law

What helps give relevance to your UC Hastings legal education is its setting in the heart of the law, literally next door to state and federal courts of every level and near government agencies that serve the public purpose and defend the public interest. That proximity gives you the opportunity to experience the law in the very forums where it is practiced and determined.

A Record of Achievements

UC Hastings has established an impressive record for the quality of its graduates since its founding in 1878 as the first public law school in California. An unparalleled UC Hastings presence in the judiciary and the bar, in government and business, in education, and in the entertainment industry has had a significant influence on our immediate community as well as the society at large. As you consider UC Hastings for your legal studies, be prepared for a high-energy forum that brings the law to life for a life in the law.

University of California - Hastings College of the Law.  A 
vibrant forum for the law.