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Experience UC Irvine Law

It is our hope that to those considering applying to our law school will actively learn about our program to see what makes the UC Irvine Law community so special. It’s not enough to just visit campus, we truly want you to experience it so you will be in a position to make an informed decision based on fit and alignment of values. Experience UC Irvine Law is a series of in-person and virtual programs designed to illustrate why we have rapidly become one of the top law schools in the nation.  

Experience UC Irvine Law is intended for prospective students and events occur from September through February each year. Events outside of those dates are for admitted students only. If you are an admitted student and are interested in connecting with us in-person or virtually, please see check out the admitted student website. Information about this will be included in your admissions packet. 

End of Year Events

Before we say goodbye to 2024 and begin our Winter Recess, Team Admissions & Aid will host a few final events to assist you in preparing for law school. We will host two information sessions titled "Discussion with our Directors" and "Digital Advising Day". Note that in either event, we are unable to review or edit applications. Both events are designed to provide a forum for you to learn about our program ask questions that will assist you as you prepare for law school. 

Discussion with our Directors

This 90 minute session will be led by our Director of Admissions Liam Gillen and Director of Student Financial Services Nasreen Zia. Join them for an informative session on admissions, student life, the academic experience, and how to finance a legal education. Our dynamic directors will guide you through the law school admissions process and financial aid process, share tips for creating a strong application and securing scholarships, and answer all of your questions.

Coffee and refreshments will be served. 

Digital Advising Day

For those who prefer personalized one-on-one advising, this is the session for you. If you are currently working on your application for this cycle or will soon be applying to law school, Team Admissions & Aid is hosting a full day of virtual appointments and drop-ins. All counseling sessions will be in 15 minute increments and you should come prepared with specific questions. You have the option to register for an appointment with a specified time, or you can register for drop-in advising and come at a time that is convenient for you. 

Coffee, Chat & Connection

It’s no secret that Team Admissions & Aid loves coffee. But we also love getting to know students! And there is no better way to do that than over a cup of coffee (or water, tea, etc.). Our Coffee, Chat & Connection Series is a comprehensive program that gives prospective students a glimpse at what makes our law school exceptional. In addition to coffee in the courtyard, you will learn about our admissions process, hear from our current students in a facilitated panel discussion, take a law school tour, and have the option to speak with a member of the Admissions staff one-on-one.

This event is approximately 90 minutes. 

Setting You Up for Success

Our application review process is very holistic and we hope that we can learn as much about you as possible when reviewing your application. Each fall we host a series of workshops titled “Setting You Up for Success” that focuses on various components to our law school admissions process. Participants will receive expert advice, practical tips and strategies, and learn about resources that help craft a well-rounded application. Whether you're looking to refine your personal statement, figure out what to include/exclude on your resume, or explore the multiple ways to fund your legal education, we are here to support you every step of the way. 

Unless otherwise noted, all sessions are virtual and are 60 minutes.

Law School Tour

Tours of UC Irvine Law are led by current students and are designed to give you a quick glimpse into our community.

Tours are approximately 30-45 minutes. 

Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Current Students

Join us for an Ask Me Anything session! Our Ambassadors are eager to tell you what it's really like at UC Irvine Law and provide information to help you envision yourself as an Anteater too. While they can't provide application guidance, our Ambassadors can tell you their most useful study tips, share their favorite clubs and student organizations, explain how to get involved in pro bono opportunities, and more about the student experience. 

Pre-Law Society Campus Visits

We invite all undergraduate Pre-Law Societies to connect with us, either in-person or virtually. We love to host local organizations on our campus or if our schedule permits, we’d love to come to yours. We are also happy to do virtual presentations on topics of your choosing – whether it be a discussion on the program at UC Irvine Law, or a more in-depth conversation about the law school admissions process, we are happy to connect with your group. To request an event, please click the button below.

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Personalized Virtual Advising

We recognize that some people may just have a quick question, or some may feel more comfortable asking questions in a one-on-one setting. We are happy to offer virtual appointments with our Admissions and Student Financial Services Staff. We can also connect you with any of our current students so you can learn more about their experiences.  

Schedule an Admissions Appointment

Admissions staff offer 20-minute virtual appointments that are intended to answer your questions. We ask that if you schedule an appointment, that you come prepared with specific questions. Anything discussed in these meetings will have no bearing on the application review process and appointments should not be seen as an interview.  

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Schedule a Financial Aid Appointment

Our Student Financial Services staff are here to help educate you on how to finance your legal education and budget while in law school. In this 20-minute appointment, you should come prepared with questions on topics such as merit scholarships, need-based grants, outside scholarship opportunities, debt management, loan repayment forgiveness programs, or anything else related to financing. 

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Connect with a Current Student

If you prefer to connect with our ambassadors individually, you can make that request via our Admissions Ambassadors website. Because our ambassadors are volunteers and full-time law students, conversations will mostly be via email. However, if ambassador’s schedule allows, they may be able to schedule a brief virtual appointment.

UC Irvine Law Virtual Tour

We understand that some prospective students might not be able to make the trip to Irvine to see our beautiful campus in person, we invite you to check out our virtual tour.  

Launch Experience

 

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