Class of 2029
2026 Orientation
*Last updated 8/7/2026
Welcome to UC Irvine School of Law! We are excited to have you join our community. Orientation is an introduction to your classmates, faculty, and other members of the law school family. It is also the beginning of your legal education, with a substantive program that will form the basis for a terrific experience here. Orientation is mandatory for all first year J.D. students.
Please be sure to check back regularly throughout the summer for more updates.
Dates
Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026
Pre-Orientation Sessions
There are three mandatory Pre-Orientation sessions that will be held outside of Orientation week. Two are videos you must watch in advance and the third will be a virtual webinar. Please see below for details and complete these mandatory Pre-Orientation sessions by 3:00pm on Monday, August 10. If you are unable to access this content due to a disability, please email studentlife@law.uci.edu for assistance.
- Information Technology Training - Video
- Watch the IT session before Monday, August 10 at 3:00pm.
- Course Management Systems Training - Video
- Watch the Course Management Systems Pre-Orientation Session before Monday, August 10 at 3:00pm.
- Building your Law School Budget - Pre-Orientation Mandatory 1L Webinar
- Building a strong financial foundation is just as essential as achieving academic success during your law school journey. There are many factors to consider when creating your law school budget, especially if you are new to the area. To support your path to financial wellness, managing costs such as borrowing, and learning new financial strategies, take these next steps:
- Attend the "Building you Law School Budget - Mandatory 1L Webinar"
- This webinar was held on August 5, 2026. If you were not able to attend you can view the session here: Building Your Law School Budget – Pre-Orientation Mandatory 1L Webinar.
- Explore Scholarship Opportunities
- Check out the UC Irvine Law Outside Scholarships and the AccessLex Scholarship Databank. It is never too early to begin searching for scholarship opportunities and additional sources of funding for the upcoming academic year.
- Attend the "Building you Law School Budget - Mandatory 1L Webinar"
- If you have any questions or concerns, please schedule a one-on-one appointment with either Director Zia or Director Terrazas.
- Building a strong financial foundation is just as essential as achieving academic success during your law school journey. There are many factors to consider when creating your law school budget, especially if you are new to the area. To support your path to financial wellness, managing costs such as borrowing, and learning new financial strategies, take these next steps:
Orientation Week Schedule
Your 2026 Orientation schedule can be found here.
Orientation will begin on Monday, August 10 at 3:00pm at the Continuing Education Building Courtyard. Reference map for directions. Please bring a pen with you.
*UC Irvine Law has water fill stations. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Student Life Information
Our Student Life website has a wealth of information on UC Irvine Law’s student-centered services, ways to get involved, local resources (grocery stores, dry cleaners, etc.), and University and Law School policies.
Save these Dates!
- Orientation (mandatory): Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14.
- Open House: Monday, August 17 from 12:00-1:00pm
- Student Involvement Fair: Thursday, August 20 from 12:00-1:00pm
- Mid-Semester Review Week: Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16.
- Note that the CDO is hosting a Meet the Firms event on Friday of Mid-Semester Review Week (October 16).
- Reading Period: Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December, 3.
- Exam Period: Friday, December 4 through Wednesday, December 16.
