Abby Duffy
2L; Admissions Ambassador
Hometown:
Wellesley, MA (also Dublin, Ireland)
Professional Interests:
Intellectual Property; Entertainment Law; International and Comparative Law; Big Law
Student Organizations:
Entertainment and Sports Law Society, Co-President; Celtic Law Society, Founder and President; Women's Law Society, Events Chair; UCI Law Mock Trial Team, Board Member; Saturday Academy of Law (pro bono project), Administrative Liaison and Volunteer; Celtic Bar Association, Law Student Liaison; Lexis Associate for UCI Law; Research Associate for UCI Law (Torts); Intellectual Property Law Society, Member
Housing:
Off Campus
Pro Bono:
Clemency Petition (Fall 2025); Saturday Academy of Law (Fall 2025 - Present); Elder and Disability Rights Clinic (Fall 2025)
Meet Abby:
I was born in Dublin and moved to Boston when I was seven. Getting used to a new country, new schools, and a new culture taught me to adapt and to speak up for myself. It's also a big part of why I care about helping others find their footing! At Boston College, I studied Criminal and Social Justice and graduated summa cum laude before being the first in my family to attend law school.
At BC, I took every opportunity I could! One of my proudest projects was a documentary I directed and produced ("Feeding Hearts") about a local food-relief organization, which went on to fund the organization we filmed. Securing the film's copyright showed me how interested I was in the law behind creative work, and that interest has guided me ever since.
Now I'm a 2L at UC Irvine Law, focusing on IP and entertainment law. I'm Co-President of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society and Events Chair of the Women's Law Society. I also founded the Celtic Law Society to give students a place to connect over shared heritage and with legale professionals at large. Outside UCI, I'm a Student Ambassador for the Beverly Hills Bar Association, which connects me with attorneys across the entertainment and legal community in LA. I'm also a Lexis Associate and a student leader for UCI's Saturday Academy of Law. Last summer I clerked at two plaintiff-side personal injury firms, where I worked on motions, client communication, and mediations. Through all of it, my favorite part is always the people. I love helping classmates feel supported and making sure everyone here feels like they belong!
Outside of class, I love writing and storytelling. I share reflections on law school, leadership, and professional growth through LinkedIn posts (I think I'm addicted). I'm still a creative at heart, and when I can find the time, I'm out on the water rowing. As an Admissions Ambassador, I'm excited to answer your questions, share my experience, and help you picture yourself thriving at UC Irvine Law!