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Pro Bono hours logged by the Class of 2025
Berkeley Law 1L Gabrielle Ladun chose the school in large part because of its vaunted pro bono culture. Over spring break, instead of taking a respite from her busy schedule, she leaned into yet another new experience: Working with San José State University (SJSU) undergraduates to help expunge criminal records through the Record Clearance Project (RCP). Ladun signed up through Berkeley Law's Pro Bono Program because of her interest in criminal justice reform and direct client services. But as a first-generation law student, she was also drawn by the opportunity to mentor SJSU prelaw students. Though just a week, the experience was highly valuable, she says. “Learning about how to build client rapport was a major highlight, and I enjoyed connecting with my client throughout the week. Additionally, while working on the expungement petition, we had a writing workshop and direct attorney feedback on how to write persuasively,” Ladun says. “I appreciated the opportunity to improve my advocacy skills in a real life context. Link in bio for full story. #BerkeleyLaw
The countdown is on. 🎓 Commencement is in one week on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 9am in the Hearst Greek Theatre. LL.M. students Ruben Cano, Paul Kanchana Suchato, and Leyi Ou share a message for their classmates. #BerkeleyLaw #BerkeleyLaw2026 #CalGrad .......................... Video Description: A series of close-up and medium shots featuring three LL.M. students Ruben Cano, Paul Kanchana Suchato, and Leyi Ou on a sunny day outdoors at Berkeley Law School. They are dressed in business-casual attire and speak directly to camera.
Finals might be here but it's important to remember to have fun! Join Ava to learn a bit about how to balance work and play while in law school. #BerkeleyLaw #LawSchool #WorkLifeBalance .......................... Video Description: Senior Communications Intern Ava and 3L Metyia Phillips are outdoors at Berkeley Law School, speaking directly to the camera. Text on screen reads: "Asked and Answered with Ava"
Finals might be here but it's important to remember to have fun! Join Ava to learn a bit about how to balance work and play while in law school.
#BerkeleyLaw #LawSchool #WorkLifeBalance
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Video Description:
Senior Communications Intern Ava and 3L Metyia Phillips are outdoors at Berkeley Law School, speaking directly to the camera. Text on screen reads: "Asked and Answered with Ava"
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