Prospective Members

Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal is committed to promoting and inspiring discourse in the legal community regarding issues of race, poverty, social justice and the law. This Journal is committed to addressing disparities in the legal system. We will create an avenue for compelling dialogue on the subject of the growing marginalization of racial minorities and the economically disadvantaged. It is our hope that the legal theories addressed in this Journal will prove useful in remedying the structural inequalities facing our communities.

In addition to publishing two issues annually, Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal hosts dymanic symposia on such topics as “The Real Casualties of the War on Drugs,” “The Patriot Act: Legal and Social Implications,” and “Economic Justice: growing Inequality in America,” bringing to Hastings such speakers as Dolores Huerta of the UFW, Raj Chatterjee of Morrison & Ferster, and Maya Harris of the ACLU.

Selection
GPA is given minimal consideration beyond the 2.2 minimum. Degree of interest as articulated in the personal statement is our primary consideration for selection to the Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal. We will also look to past experience in public interest activities as evidenced by your resume, and finally the quality of your writing as exhibited in the writing competition memorandum assignment. HR&PLJ embraces diversity in its various forms, including race, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, ability, and religion.

The primary method of joining Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal is through the Inter-Journal Writing Competition. However, there are other methods for students who were unable to write-on; contact the editors for more information or see the website.

Please click here for more information on the Inter-Journal Writing Competition. The O’Brien Center for Scholarly Publications can be reached at scholarp@uchastings.edu

Prospective 3L Members:  HRPLJ accepts 3Ls as new members. The application may be found here.  The form contains information about how to apply, as well as information about what 3L membership looks like.  The application deadline is Tuesday, June 30th.