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1) Undergraduate Women in Law
2) Legalst DeCals!
3) New Double Major Form
4) UCDC Sp26
5) Send me pre-law club info
6) French!
7) Capital Fellows
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1) Undergraduate Women in Law
Undergraduate Women in Law
A new student organization at Berkeley: Undergraduate Women in Law (UWILB).
Undergraduate Women in Law embodies a spirit of empowerment and advocacy for pre-law women. Our goal is to serve as a pivotal platform for fostering not just a supportive network, but a true community where aspiring female legal professionals can connect, collaborate, and cultivate their interests.
We are building an organization that offers:
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Networking events with women in the legal field and current Berkeley Law students,
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Workshops designed to enhance your resume, interview skills, and overall professional skills,
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Philanthropic efforts such as campus clean ups and fundraising for local support. In the past we have donated books to the Prisoners Literature Project and fundraised for the Women's Cancer Resource Center,
By creating an inclusive space for women to share experiences and navigate the often male-dominated pre-law world, UWILB seeks to promote gender equity and inspire the next generation of women leaders in law.
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198.1 The U.S. Police and Prison State
2 units
206 Dwinelle
W 7-9pm (Class begins Sept 3rd)
Course Code: 23169
Legalst 198.2: Intro to International Humanitarian & Human Rights Law
2 units
209 Dwinelle
M 6:30-8:30pm
Course Code: 23170
Legalst 198.3 Pre-Law
1 unit
126 Social Science
F 12-2pm
Course Code: 23171 enrollments are on a first-come, first-served basis
Legalst 198.4 British Parliamentary Debate
1 unit
250 and 251 Dwinelle
W 6-8pm
Legalst 198.5 Israeli Military History
1 unit
120 Wheeler
TH 8-9pm
This requires an application that should be on the decal.berkeley.edu site soon.
Legalst 198 6 Copwatch
2 units
246 Dwinelle
M 5-6:30pm
Course Code: 33951
Legalst 198.7 Criminal Psychology
1 unit
155 Anthro/Arts
M 6:30-8pm
Apply for a spot in the class
here.
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3) New Double Major Form
New Double Major Form
The College of Letters & Science has very recently changed up their Double Major and Simultaneous Degree forms. I've updated the links on our website under the Declaring the Legal Studies Major page and you can find the updated forms on the L&S Forms and Petitions page.
I may have directed a couple of you recently to the old form...so be aware that there are new forms now with additional pages to fill out.
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4) UCDC Sp26
UCDC Sp26
Spend the spring SEMESTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.!
UCDC Now Accepting SP26 Applications, priority deadline SEPT 18
UCDC sends juniors and seniors to Washington, D.C. each fall and spring to participate in prestigious internships and take exciting courses for a full semester of UCB academic credit. All majors are eligible. UCB financial aid and scholarships available.
Recent participants have said: "I learned so much at my internship!" and "UCDC was my best semester at Berkeley!"
Questions? Come to an info session to learn more,
email, or
sign up for an appointment. Also, check the
website for program announcements and updates.
Upcoming Info Sessions
• Thursday, August 28, 1-2pm on zoom at
https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/5492740547• Wednesday, September 3, 2-3 pm in 3401 Dwinelle Hall
• Thursday, September 11, 11am-noon in 3401 Dwinelle Hall
The priority deadline to submit an
application for the SP26 semester is Thursday, September 18.
Applications received after that will be considered on a space available basis.
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5) Send me pre-law club info
Send me pre-law club info
Hi Everyone!
If you are part of a pre-law type club or organization, would you please send me any meeting info you might have or if there is a communications officer, please have them send me meeting/group info?
There are lots of new (and returning) students asking for opportunities.
Thank youuuuuuuuu!
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6) French!
French!
Hello/ Bonjour! Greetings from the French Department and welcome to Fall'25!
If you're thinking of a career that involves work in the US, Europe, Asia or Africa, French is very useful to have as a second language. International companies, organizations and government entities typically tend to hire candidates who speak additional languages. Berkeley's French language classes are fun, and you will quickly attain a surprising level of proficiency!
Trending near you: #FRENCH_1
French 1 allows you to start learning the language with no prior knowledge of it! We start from the ABCs and grow multiple skills involving topics from French-speaking cultures, while studying primary sources (texts, images, films and more!) in a fun and collaborative environment.
French is a Discovery Department! Come learn the language and work on your research skills, ask questions that are of genuine interest to you, and engage in creativity and student-led campus resources. Go Bears!
If you speak another Romance language or want to enhance your knowledge of Latin, please consider signing up for French 1R: French For Speakers of Spanish and Other Romance Languages. This course is an equivalent of 2 semesters, allowing you to accelerate your skills while integrating knowledge of other Romance Languages and Latin.
For details, or if you already speak some French, please see the attached poster and let me know if you have any questions! I am here to help you select a course:)
The ability to speak French and English is a significant advantage on the international job market!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes,
Vesna Rodic, French Department
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7) Capital Fellows
Email for Alumni and/or Senior Students:
Paid Public Service Opportunity: Apply to Become a Capital Fellow Today!
Dear Students/Alumni,
I’d like to share an exciting paid opportunity for alumni or seniors like you: the prestigious Capital Fellows Programs. Whether you're passionate about public service or exploring career options, this program offers unparalleled hands-on experience that will prepare you for a successful future.
Alumni or students who will have their bachelor’s degree before September 1, 2026 are eligible to apply.
As a Capital Fellow, you will:
- Work in a paid, full-time role for 10-11 months in California’s legislative, executive, or judicial branch
- Receive intensive orientation and training
- Collaborate with a seasoned mentor who will guide your professional growth
The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized and are designed to launch your career in public service while making a meaningful impact in California. You can apply to one or any number of the four fellowship programs:
- The Assembly Fellowship Program (digital brochure)
- The Executive Fellowship Program (digital brochure)
- The Judicial Fellowship Program (digital brochure)
- The Senate Fellowship Program (digital brochure)
Click here to apply – applications must be submitted by December 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
Additionally, I’d like to highlight two Cal alumni: Angelica Aban and Janet Mendozza Partida, Legal Studies majors, who recently started the Executive Fellowship Program!
For questions about this opportunity or to get in touch with Cal Alumni who participated in the programs, feel free to reach out to Shannon Swanson, (shannonswanson2@csus.edu).
Take this step to launch your career and make a lasting impact in public service!
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