Question 1

What is the National Lawyers Guild and how does this chapter connect to it?

Accepted Answer

NLG is a national bar association of progressive and movement lawyers, law students, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers. The Berkeley Law chapter supports NLG's national objectives as articulated in its Constitution, giving members ties to a broader national network of social justice-oriented legal professionals.

Question 2

What kinds of issues does NLG Berkeley Law focus on?

Accepted Answer

The club focuses on civil rights and social justice, with particular emphasis on challenging the systemic criminalization of poverty and race — core themes of the national NLG's long-standing work as the legal arm of social justice movements.

Question 3

Is this club only for law students?

Accepted Answer

The CalLink description specifically references law students, and the club is a Berkeley Law chapter. It appears oriented toward students enrolled in law school rather than undergraduates.

National Lawyers Guild, Berkeley Law Chapter