UC Law San Francisco is home to dozens of student organizations that help law students connect with like-minded peers and network for their future careers. One of these many groups is the Plaintiffs’ Law Association.

Meet Plaintiffs’ Law Association President Catherine Cawley and hear in her own words what’s great about her organization.

Q: What is the Plaintiffs’ Law Association (PLA)?

A: The PLA organizes panel discussions and networking events that feature plaintiffs’ attorneys from small, large, and mid-sized firms. Students learn about multiple practice areas, including personal injury, consumer protection, employment law, housing law, civil rights law, and more. Attorneys who speak to students at PLA events talk about a wide variety of subjects, ranging from how to effectively represent a client during a trial, to how to manage personal and professional time, and how to build strong relationships and trust with clients and coworkers.

Q: Why is this organization good for law students?

A: These events are valuable because they show students the variety of career options post-law school. Plaintiffs’ litigation is an alternative path to corporate defense/big law and non-profit work. The PLA exists to make sure students are aware of all the available career opportunities before they graduate.

Q: How did you get involved in the PLA?

A: I joined the PLA to connect law students with practicing plaintiffs’ attorneys and to explore the different types of legal issues and...

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