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Program Close Video Why UC Berkeley Law? Why You? Why Now? By the Numbers 30 Research institutes and centers 14 Clinics offering hands-on learning 40 Student-initiated legal services projects 90% Students engaged in pro bono work 35,900 Pro Bono hours logged by the Class of 2024 Instagram berkeleylaw Instagram berkeleylaw “It’s the Law” is back! This week, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky tackles a hot-button question: “Can President Trump ban DEI programs?” Tune in for his expert analysis on the constitutional limits and what’s really at stake for diversity, equity, and inclusion in education—and beyond. #berkeleylaw #ItsTheLaw #DEI #PresidentialPower View post on Instagram “It’s the Law” is back! This week, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky tackles a hot-button question: “Can President Trump ban DEI programs?” Tune in for his expert analysis on the constitutional limits and what’s really at stake for diversity, equity, and inclusion in education—and beyond. #berkeleylaw #ItsTheLaw #DEI #PresidentialPower Instagram berkeleylaw 🏆 UC Berkeley Law shines at the UCLA Transactional Law Competition! 🏆 Two teams from Berkeley Law’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Team competed in the UCLA Transactional Law Competition yesterday, representing Jennifer Keith, the CEO of a software company being acquired by a private equity firm. Their negotiations addressed complex deal terms, including rollover equity, incentive promote structures, and shareholder rights. Both teams performed exceptionally well, earning multiple awards: - Team Blue (Betty Chen and Tian Zhao) won Best Brief and Best Negotiation - Team Gold (Julia Jones, Johanna Richter, and Anika Bajpai) won Best Negotiation Reflecting on the experience, Julia Jones shared: "It was incredibly rewarding to see weeks of preparation and teamwork come to life in such a hands-on setting. The competition brought in top-tier transactional lawyers as judges, who not only gave us thoughtful feedback but also provided insight into how these negotiations play out in the real world. Huge thanks to Kiki and Clint for coaching us through it all!" Congratulations to all for their hard work, preparation, and success in this highly competitive event! View post on Instagram 🏆 UC Berkeley Law shines at the UCLA Transactional Law Competition! 🏆 Two teams from Berkeley Law’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Team competed in the UCLA Transactional Law Competition yesterday, representing Jennifer Keith, the CEO of a software company being acquired by a private equity firm. Their negotiations addressed complex deal terms, including rollover equity, incentive promote structures, and shareholder rights. Both teams … 🏆 UC Berkeley Law shines at the UCLA Transactional Law Competition! 🏆 Two teams from Berkeley Law’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Team competed in the UCLA Transactional Law Competition yesterday, representing Jennifer Keith, the CEO of a software company being acquired by a private equity firm. Their negotiations addressed complex deal terms, including rollover equity, incentive promote structures, and shareholder rights. Both teams performed exceptionally well, earning multiple awards: - Team Blue (Betty Chen and Tian Zhao) won Best Brief and Best Negotiation - Team Gold (Julia Jones, Johanna Richter, and Anika Bajpai) won Best Negotiation Reflecting on the experience, Julia Jones shared: "It was incredibly rewarding to see weeks of preparation and teamwork come to life in such a hands-on setting. The competition brought in top-tier transactional lawyers as judges, who not only gave us thoughtful feedback but also provided insight into how these negotiations play out in the real world. Huge thanks to Kiki and Clint for coaching us through it all!" Congratulations to all for their hard work, preparation, and success in this highly competitive event! Instagram berkeleylaw Welcome to our new “Campus Conversations” series! This week, pre-eminent patent litigator Dan Johnson dropped by Professor Colleen Chien’s class, then hung out afterward to share insights (and a few laughs) with our students. Stay tuned for more everyday moments that make Berkeley Law so special! #CampusConversations ##BerkeleyLaw #PatentLitigation View post on Instagram Welcome to our new “Campus Conversations” series! This week, pre-eminent patent litigator Dan Johnson dropped by Professor Colleen Chien’s class, then hung out afterward to share insights (and a few laughs) with our students. Stay tuned for more everyday moments that make Berkeley Law so special! #CampusConversations ##BerkeleyLaw #PatentLitigation UC Berkeley Law is unmatched in our combination of comprehensive excellence, vibrant and warm community, and public mission — the law school of choice for the next generation of lawyers and leaders who want to have an impact. 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