Legal Studies Latest News as of 9/15/25

September 15, 2025
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1)  Cal in the Capital
2)  Copwatch DeCal
3)  First-Gen College Day
4)  Master's/PhD Info Sess
5)  Pre-Law for 1st/2nd Yrs
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1)  Cal in the Capital
Cal in the Capital

Intern in Washington D.C. next summer! Apply to Cal in the Capital today!


Cal in the Capital (CITC) is a student-led internship program housed in the Public Service Center that helps Berkeley students secure public service internships in Washington, DC. At CITC, we strive to promote the spirit of public service among the Berkeley community and empower students to prioritize social justice. CITC interns come from all majors and have worked in a variety of positions including research, business development, data analysis, policy, and legislation. Check out the blog posts from past CITC interns to get an idea of what your summer in DC could look like!


Interested applicants can apply here. Applications are due September 28th at 11:59pm PST. 


For more information, contact calinthecapital@gmail.com or attend one of our upcoming info sessions and application workshop.


Info Session #1: Tuesday, September 9th, 8pm - 9pm, Public Service Center, Eshleman Hall Room 218

Info Session #2: Wednesday, September 17th, 8pm - 9pm, Dwinelle Hall Room 155

Application Workshop #1: Monday, September 22nd, 8pm - 9pm, Evans Hall Room 60

Application Workshop #2: Thursday, September 25th, 8pm - 9pm, Public Service Center, Eshelman 218


RSVP to let us know you’re attending!

'25 - '26 CITC Student Directors
Alexandra Iliopoulou, Development & Alumni Relations 
Esha Salman, Recruitment & Communications 
Joanna Lam, Academics & Operations
Samantha Viera, Employer Outreach & Partnerships
Visit our website, read our summer blog, and follow us on Instagram!
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2)  Copwatch DeCal!
Copwatch DeCal!
Copwatch DeCal!
#33951   
Legalst 198.6
Mondays 5-6:30pm
2 units
Class Blurb: This class will be facilitated using lectures and guided class discussions by invited guest speakers and student facilitators. There are opportunities for direct field monitoring of police on duty. Students will learn about the issues faced by residents that racial profiling, civil, and human rights abuses bring to the community. Students will be trained in basic criminal procedure, power analysis, and techniques for observing police activity. In addition, students will examine the history and origins of police, resistance movements, and community-based alternatives to the justice system as we know it. Finally, in this course, students will have the opportunity to have a role in the community beyond the DeCal, researching topics that are current and relevant to the larger community.
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3)  First-Gen College Day
First-Gen College Day

We are excited to invite you to this year’s National First-Generation College Celebration Day as we honor the resilience, accomplishments, and contributions of our first-generation community. This gathering is a chance to celebrate together, build connections, and uplift the journeys that continue to open doors for future generations.

Celebrate National First-Generation College Day! 

First-Gen Forward: First, and Not The Last

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Location: Alumni House, UC Berkeley 

Click here to register for this event and help us spread the word to students, colleagues, alumni, and campus partners by forwarding this message to your networks!

This event is proudly co-hosted by the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Division of Equity and Inclusion, Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3), Graduate Division, Office for Graduate Diversity, and the Division of Student Affairs.

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4)  Master's/PhD Info Sess
Master's/PhD Info Sess
Upcoming Event Co-sponsored by L&S Advising and Berkeley Career Engagement:
Pre-Master's/PhD Preparation and Planning Session
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. PT
A presentation designed to provide resources and advice to assist you as you plan and prepare to go onto a masters or PhD program: how to prepare, course choice considerations, working with professors, and exploring academic graduate program options.
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5)  Pre-Law for 1st/2nd Yrs
Pre-Law for 1st/2nd Yrs
Upcoming Event Co-sponsored by L&S Advising and Berkeley Career Engagement:
Pre-Law Planning for First and Second Year Students
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT 
Learn about on-campus opportunities that will help you develop critical skills for law school and how to find opportunities outside of UC Berkeley in the legal and adjacent fields. Gain clarity on the timeline for applying to law school.
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