MSL Social Justice Specialization
MSL students attracted to this specialization come from diverse communities and perspectives, but all share a strong desire for a career that aligns with their values. This shared sense of calling builds a strong, supportive, enduring community at UC Law SF that helps sustain MSL students as they pursue this challenging and rewarding work. As a public institution, UC Law SF has a deep commitment to training those who work in or wish to work in social justice fields. You will have access to a huge array of course offerings in the social justice area, ranging from race and racism to disability law and elder law.
Sample Courses
Bioethics, Law, and Healthcare Decisionmaking
Children and the Law
Class Actions
Constitutional History: Race
Critical Race Theory
Disability Law
Domestic Violence Law
Elder Law
Environment Justice & the Law
Gender and the Law
International Human Rights
Juvenile Justice
Race, Racism, & American Law
Restorative Justice
Sexuality and the Law
*Please note that not all classes listed here are taught every year.