Class of 2026

2023 Orientation

*Last updated 8/3/2023.

Welcome to UCI 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. All five days of Orientation are mandatory for all first year J.D. students.

Please be sure to check back regularly throughout the summer for more updates.

Dates

Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18, 2023

Pre-Orientation Sessions

  • Building your Law School Budget- Pre-Orientation 
    Equally important to your academic success is building a good financial foundation during your law school journey. There is a lot to consider regarding your law school budget—particularly 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 your Law School Budget-Mandatory 1L” hosted on August 9, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 
    • Check out the UCI Law Outside Scholarships and AccessLex Scholarship Databank—it is never too early to start looking for free money for next year! 
    • If you have an questions, please schedule an one-on-one appointment with either Director Zia or Director Terrazas.
  • Information Technology Training
    • Please click here to watch the IT session before Monday, August 14 at 3:00pm.
  • Course Management Systems  Training
    • Please click here to watch the Course Management Systems Pre-Orientation Session by Monday, August 14 at 3:00pm.  

Orientation Schedule

Please see the 2023 Orientation schedule here. Orientation will begin at 3pm on Monday, August 14th at the Continuing Education Building Courtyard (please see map for directions).

*UCI 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 UCI 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 14 through Friday, August 18. Registration begins on Monday for five fun (but intense!) days.
  • Student Involvement Fair:  Thursday, August 24.  Join 2L and 3L representatives from our student organizations in the courtyard to learn how to get involved at UCI Law.
  • Exam Workshop: Friday, August 25. 
  • Resumes, Cover Letters, Cover Letters and Other Application Materials Workshop (mandatory): Thursday, September 28th.
  • Summer Job Information Fair with APALSA: Monday, October 2. This fair provides an opportunity for 1Ls to ask questions to 2L and 3L peers about their summer job experiences.
  • Mid-Semester Review Week: Monday, October 9 through Friday, October 13.
  • Law Firm Diversity Panel: Thursday, November 16.
  • Reading Period: Monday, December 4 through Thursday, December, 7.
  • Exam Period: Friday, December 8 through Wednesday, December 20.