San Francisco Law Library

Learn about our Bloomberg Law litigation resources and get participatory MCLE credit at our free virtual program on Wednesday 3/25 from 11am-12pm. Advanced registration is required. Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org by noon the day before the program. calcountylawlib.libguides.com/sflawlunchtime

Consult with an attorney for free this month at one of the free Legal Advice and Referral Clinics offered by the Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of SF. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Tenderloin: 3/18
Civic Center: 3/21
Mission: 3/24
Bayview: 3/27

Why So Many Legal Courts in SF? | KQED San Francisco has all levels of court on the state side, and all except the U.S. Supreme Court on the federal side. How did so many end up here?

Ever wonder why there are so many courts in SF, especially around the Law Library? Check out KQED's Bay Curious to learn more about the many courts in SF.
www.kqed.org/news/1207549...

Still need MCLE credit? Register for our free virtual Westlaw program this Wednesday 3/11 from 12-1 and get 1 hour of free participatory MCLE credit. Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org with your name & bar number by noon the day before the program. calcountylawlib.libguides.com/sflawlunchtime

Learn about the new CA program that helps keep Californians safe from identity theft, fraud, data hacks, and AI impersonations. Read about the DROP program in our latest blog post: sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/c...

Find out what's happening at the Law Library this month in our latest newsletter. And be sure to register for our free MCLE programs and watch past programs for self-study credit before the March 30th compliance deadline. SF Law Library - March E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/978a...

We have two free virtual MCLE programs this month, just in time for you to meet your State Bar compliance deadline. We hope to see you there!

Topical Research on Westlaw
Wednesday 3/11
12-1pm

Bloomberg Law Litigation Resources
Wednesday 3/25
11am-12pm

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Read our latest blog post, discussing federal officers and qualified immunity: Researching Bivens and Qualified Immunity in the Law Library sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/r...

The JDC is offering another free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic tomorrow, Friday 2/27, in the Bayview from 3-6PM. Speak to an attorney for free and learn about your next steps. Doors open at 3PM, and no appointment is needed. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Make an appointment to speak to an attorney for free at Bay Area Legal Aid's free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic tomorrow, Thursday, February 26th, hosted at the Law Library. www.sf.gov/events--febr...

The Law Library will be closed Tuesday, February 24 from 9am to 11am for staff training.

If you missed today's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in the Tenderloin, don't worry! The JDC's Civic Center LARC is this Saturday, February 21 from 9:30am-12pm. No appointment necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Need to speak to an attorney? Are you not even sure if you have a legal problem? Come to the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in the Tenderloin next Wednesday 2/18 and speak to an attorney who can help you understand your next steps. No appointment necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

The Law Library will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day. You can use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa...

The February dates are up for the JDC's 4 free Legal Advice and Referral Clinics:

Civic Center
Saturday, February 21

Tenderloin (GLIDE)
Wednesday, February 18

Mission
Tuesday, February 24

Bayview
Friday, February 27

Find more info here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

The Law Library just added new self-study MCLE programs to our collection! Our new titles include programs on bias in AI and cybersecurity. Find all new titles here: sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/10/n...

There's still time to make an appointment for Bay Area Legal Aid's free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic this Thursday 2/12 at the Law Library. Come to the clinic and get info and assistance on your consumer issue. www.sf.gov/events--febr...

Happy February! Read about upcoming events and clinics at the library, including all of our new MCLE offerings—just in time for you to meet the March 30, 2026 State Bar compliance deadline. SF Law Library - February E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/7949...

The San Francisco Superior Court is currently recruiting members from all backgrounds for the 2026-27 Civil Grand Jury—a citizen watchdog. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. www.sf.gov/apply-join-c...

The Law Library will host another special 2nd Thursday of the month Consumer Rights Legal Clinic on February 12th. Speak to an attorney for free about your consumer rights issue. RSVP required—please call Bay Area Legal Aid to schedule an appointment. www.sf.gov/events--febr...

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Our workforce is coordinated, prepared, and excited to welcome visitors from around the world. 🌉

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Immigrants are at the heart our communities—our neighbors, colleagues, friends, and loved ones who make San Francisco our home.

Learn more about OCEIA and our work at sf.gov/oceia

The Law Library just added new titles from the ABA to our Law Practice Management special collection. Capture that new year energy with a focus on improving lawyering skills to set yourself up to thrive in the year ahead. sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/n...

There's still time to make an appointment for Bay Area Legal Aid's free Consumer Rights Clinic tomorrow, Thursday 1/22, at the Law Library. Get information and assistance on your consumer issue for free! www.sf.gov/events--janu...

Speak to an attorney for free about your legal issue and learn about next steps at the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in the Tenderloin tomorrow, Wednesday 1/21 from 10am-12pm. No appointment necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

The Law Library will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa....

Need to speak to an attorney but worried about the cost? Go to the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic this Saturday 1/17 from 9:30am-12pm in Civic Center and receive a free confidential consultation with an attorney. No appointment necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

There's still time to register for our free virtual MCLE program this Wednesday 1/14 from 12-1PM. Join Philip Douglas Lewis as he explores the dangers of stress in the legal profession. Advanced registration is required. More details here: www.sf.gov/event-202601...

Register for our first free program of the year and receive free Competence MCLE credit:

Outsmarting the Lawyer Brain: Harnessing Stress for Competitive Edge — Not Addiction
Presented by Philip Douglas Lewis, JD, MA, LMFT, CGP
Wednesday, January 14, 12-1PM

www.sf.gov/event-202601...

Happy New Year! Read about Library news and upcoming events in our first newsletter of the year. SF Law Library - January E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/698b...