Jordyn Bishop ’17 draws upon her upbringing to advocate for environmental equity, a passion she traces back to UC Hastings and a climate change seminar taught by Professor David Takacs. “That was the moment I knew these are the issues I care about and that my voice is being heard.”
“UC Hastings prepared me through a combination of specialized and practical courses, proximity to great internship opportunities, and extremely helpful and accessible professors.”
– Michael Montgomery, ’16
“I was surrounded by people with an air of professionalism and polish I hoped to embody myself one day. UC Hastings gave me a place to learn how to prioritize my efforts to align with my interests, values, and goals.”
– Cecily Mak, ’01
“I feel tremendously fortunate to have been able to spend my time at UC Hastings working with clients to address their immediate legal issues while also gaining the skills and perspective necessary for a future of advocacy.”
– Kaitlin Toyama, ’17
The UC Hastings Bridge Fellowship Program provides competitive funded fellowships for recent graduates in the government and non-profit sectors. Graduates first secure a placement and then submit an application for funding.
This year-long post-graduate fellowship provides funding to a 2021/2022 graduate for a public interest project and recognizes the value of diversity in the workplace.
