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There's still to register for both of our free virtual MCLE programs this week. To receive CA CLE and the program registration link, email your name and CA Bar # to sflawlibrary@sfgov.org by Noon the day before the program. Details here: www.sf.gov/departments-...

🗳️Tomorrow is Election Day!

SF Elections Voter Outreach team is hosting several Resource Tables today, sharing everything you need to know about the November 4 Statewide Special Election. Stop by to learn more about accessible voting options and key deadlines!

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Happy November! Find out about our upcoming free MCLE programs, read about new laws and election news, and get updates on clinics in the library. SF Law Library - November E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/5408...

We have two free virtual MCLE programs next week. We hope to see you there!

Navigating Bankruptcy in the New Era
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
12-1PM

Introduction to Westlaw
Thursday, November 6, 2025
12-1PM

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Academic Freedom in Polarized Times: A Conversation with Three Law Deans. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar... Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series: Academic Freedom in Polarized Times: A Conversation with Three Law Deans As national debates over free speech, governance, DEI, and higher education c...

There's a free webinar tomorrow, Wednesday 10/29, on the responsibilities of legal educators in a divided era. You can register for "Academic Freedom in Polarized Times: A Conversation with Three Law Deans" here: rwu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Law Library Director, Diane Rodriguez, will join other legal advocates and community leaders at this year's Annual Reentry Conference and Expo on Monday, November 3rd. Learn more about the webinar "Legal Services for Reentry & Recovery" here: reentryconferencesf.org/legal-servic....

There's still time to make an appointment for Bay Area Legal Aid's free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic hosted at the law library tomorrow, Thursday 10/23 from 9-5. Speak to an attorney about your consumer rights issue and get more information.

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The law library will be closed Wednesday, October 22 from 9am to 11am for staff training.

Have a question about a legal issue? Speak to an attorney for free this Saturday, 10/18 and learn about referrals and next steps. The JDC's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in Civic Center is Saturday 10/18 from 9:30am-12PM. No appointment necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Save the date! Take a look at all of our upcoming free programs:

Navigating Bankruptcy in the New Era (virtual)
Wednesday 11/5
12-1PM

Introduction to Westlaw (virtual)
Thursday 11/6
12-1PM

Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing
Thursday 12/9
12-1PM

www.sf.gov/departments-...

Speak to an attorney for free and find out if you have a legal issue at tomorrow's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic, provided by the JDC:

JDC's LARC in the Tenderloin (@GLIDEsf)
Wednesday 10/15
10AM-12PM

No appointment necessary. Learn more here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

You are invited you to a special lunchtime speaker program in the Law Library on Tuesday, 12/9, from 12-1PM, featuring visiting Rare Book Expert Mike Widener. “Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing,” is free and open to everyone. More details here: www.sf.gov/event-202512...

The law library will be closed Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. You can use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa...

Check out the October dates for the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinics!

Tenderloin/GLIDE: Wednesday 10/15
Civic Center: Saturday 10/18
Mission/The Women's Building: Tuesday 10/28 (by appointment only)

Full details about the clinics here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

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Happy October! We have lots of treats this month, including information about an upcoming special in-person event with a rare book librarian. Read all about it in our latest newsletter: SF Law Library - October E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/db96...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Wildfire Recovery & CEQA in 2025: Essential Legal Updates for California Attorneys. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining t... As California continues to rebuild after devastating wildfires earlier this year, state and local lawmakers have enacted changes to housing, fire safety and environmental regulations. These shifts ref...

CEB is offering a free CLE webinar tomorrow, Tuesday 9/30 at 12PM on Wildfire Recovery & CEQA. Register here: cebucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Today is always a good day to visit @sflawlibrary.bsky.social! We are open Monday-Friday from 9-5, and all are welcome. You can also schedule a free tour for yourself or a group to learn more about our free resources and spaces: www.sf.gov/events--marc...

On the fourth Thursday of every month, Bay Area Legal Aid offers a free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic in the law library at 1145 Market St., 4th Floor. RSVP required—please call 415-982-1300 to schedule an appointment for this Thursday, 9/25. www.sf.gov/events--sept...

If you missed the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in the Tenderloin yesterday, you can just go to the Civic Center clinic this Saturday, September 20 from 9:30AM-12PM. No appointment is needed to speak to an attorney for free! www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

September 17 is #CitizenshipDay!

If you are eligible, take this important step in your immigration journey by naturalizing.

Ready to apply? Get free trusted help from the SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative! Learn more at: sfcitizenship.org

#CitizenshipDay2025

If you need an attorney but can't afford one, come to the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic tomorrow, Wednesday 9/17 from 10AM-12PM @GLIDEsf. The clinic is in-person and no appointment is necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

TOMORROW, thousands of civic-minded partners will take to the streets and airwaves for a 24-hour democracy blitz celebrating #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!

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4 days out! Let’s spread the civic cheer.

Nonprofits, libraries, schools, businesses, and all in between. Join us as a #NationalVoterRegistrationDay partner to help get your community #VoteReady bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

You can officially count the days until #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on just one hand - but that doesn't mean you still can't throw together an excellent voter registration event! Partner today to see how you can get America #VoteReady on 9/16! bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

Just ONE WEEK until #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!

Join the movement to help every eligible voter get #VoteReady in this state and local election year. Sign up as a Partner today: bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

And read out latest elections blog post:
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We’re proud to join #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on 9/16 as a Community Partner! 🎉

Together, we’re celebrating democracy by helping every eligible American get registered and #VoteReady for 2025. Join us: bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

The September dates for the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinics are up!

Tenderloin: Wednesday 9/17
Civic Center: Saturday 9/20
Mission: Tuesday 9/23

Full details about the clinics here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Happy September! Our latest E-Update has information on upcoming state & local elections and some exciting personnel news at the library. Read it all here: SF Law Library - September E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/21a8...

The @sflawlibrary.bsky.social will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. While we are closed, please use our remote resources: www.sf.gov/legal-databa....