Why San Francisco?

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San Francisco is one of the most cosmopoliton and innovative cities in the nation. It is a city rich with diverse cultural, social, political, and intellectual activities and events.

UC Hastings is located at the heart of San Francisco's Civic Center, with all levels of local, state, and federal courts within half a kilometer. This proximity gives Hastings students the opportunity to experience the law where it is practiced and determined and provides a level of relevancy that is unparalleled in most law schools.

San Francisco is overflowing with culture and offers a diverse array of museums, theatre, music, cuisine, festivals, and architecture. UC Hastings is only a short walk away from the San Francisco City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, the Civic Center Auditorium, the San Francisco Opera, and Davies Symphony Hall. Through the city’s extensive public transportation system, students can easily access a variety of San Francisco’s most popular tourist attractions, such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Academy of Sciences, the Embarcadero, Alcatraz, and Fisherman’s Wharf.

For those wanting to get outdoors, there are numerous parks and beaches within close proximity to UC Hastings. Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach are only a short ride away. On weekends students have the luxury of being able to take day trips to Sonoma, Napa, Monterey, and Lake Tahoe.

UC Hastings students have the city of San Francisco right at their fingertips. With a renowned LL.M. degree program and all the city’s amenities, UC Hastings can provide its students with a unique and powerful learning experience.

For more information on student life in San Francisco, please visit Life in San Francisco.