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On Tuesday, February 28 you should have received an invitation to participate in the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) from Dean Parrish. We realize this is a busy time of year but it is important for us to assess whether UCI Law continues to be distinct from other schools and that our students are getting the support and services they need. Your answers will help us track improvements over time. We sincerely encourage you to participate. For help with logging into the survey, please contact LSSSE. If you have any questions about this project at our law school or how we plan to use the results, please contact Jennah Jones.
2023 UCI Labor Summer Application: The newly established UC Irvine Labor Center is coordinating eight-week, full-time, paid internships with an Orange County labor union or community organization. In partnership with the UC Berkeley Labor Center, this program also includes a one-week orientation at UC Berkeley and a graduation program. To apply, UCI Law students will express interest for placements with identified organizations and/or suggest one of their own design. See LEO for full application instructions. Apply by March 24.
Moot Court Finals: Please join us for this annual competition on Friday, March 24th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Beckman Center! Students will present oral arguments to a panel of distinguished federal judges. RSVP to attend!
2023 Admitted Students Weekend (ASW) - Calling all Student Volunteers! ASW is on Friday, March 24th and Saturday, March 25th and the Office of Admissions & Student Financial Services is seeking student volunteers to attend components of the weekend to interact and mingle with admitted students. If you are interested, you must register online via the ASW Student Volunteer form by Friday, March 17th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Assistant Director of Admissions, Liam Gillen.
3Ls: Please complete the ASP & Registrar’s Bar Exam Survey. July 2023 bar takers who wish to be guaranteed a match with a UCI Law alumni bar mentor, please complete the survey by Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Women's Bar Association of DC (WBADC) Well-being Conference: Join the WBADC on March 30th from 9:00am to 3:30pm at the Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Washington, DC for this one-day event that includes substantive panels and connection-oriented experiences. Register to attend.
2Ls: Early Bar Prep workshop: "Planning Your 3L Year": Please join ASP on Thursday, March 16th from 12-1 p.m. in EDU 1111 as they will provide (1) an overview of the bar exam, (2) guidance on 3L course planning, with an eye towards bar prep, and (3) a student and alumni panel to answer your questions about 3L year. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 14th at 11:59 p.m. if you plan on attending.
California Attorney General's Correctional Law Section Information Session: Recent alumni Deputy Attorney General Shaina Alcheck and Supervising Deputy Attorney General Giam Nguyen will be on campus on Monday, March 13th at 12:00pm to 1:00pm in LAW 3500 to discuss opportunities at the Correctional Law Section. More information can be found in LEO.
Fresh Fits, Professional Clothing Pop-Up: UCI Basic Needs Center and the Office of Campus Life & Volunteer Programs will be hosting this Pop-Up on Monday, March 6th at 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Basic Needs Center. Stop by and pick out some outfits for those interviews, presentations, and other special events! RSVP here.
Equal Justice Works: Regional Public Interest Awards: Eight students throughout the country will be chosen to receive a Regional Public Interest Award for their innovation, impact, and commitment to public interest law. Recipients will receive a $250 cash prize and commemorative plaque. Application information can be found here.
Berkeley Technology Law Journal Writing (BTLI) Competition: Law students may submit on a wide variety of topics including technology and the public interest, privacy, internet law, intellectual property, antitrust and trade regulation, First Amendment issues, and much more. The first prize winner will receive $1,000 and be set for tentative publication in the Spring 2024 issue. Additional prizes are available. The submission deadline is April 2nd at 11:59pm PST.
2023 James E. Beckley Securities Arbitration and Law Competition: This annual event invites law students from across the U.S. to submit law review quality articles on legal matters and issues related to protecting investors. First prize is $1,500, second prize is $1,000 and third prize is $750. Details can be found here. Additional information can be found here.
The Rural Defender Fellowship: UCI Law and the Office of the State Public Defender are now accepting applications for the Rural Defender Fellowship. Selected fellows will have the unique opportunity to participate in mentorship and training for future public defenders facilitated by the Office of the State Public Defender. They will also help represent clients in a rural county public defender’s office. The inaugural class for the Rural Fellowship Program will be interning in the Public Defender’s office in Sonora, in Tuolumne County, California. Rising 3Ls who are state bar certified law clerks will have the opportunity to make supervised appearances in court. Fellows will also receive a $5,000 payment for their internship for the summer. Please see applications instructions in LEO or for additional information, please contact Professor Song or Professor Tinto.
11th Annual UCI Book Drive: Bring the magic of books to families in need! The Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC) is collecting new and like-new books until March 31st. For information, including drop off locations, can be found here.
California Judges Association (CJA): Moral Character: A Critical Component of Fitness for Admission to the California State Bar and in the Practice of Law: Please join the CJA Judicial Outreach Committee for a discussion on the moral character component of admission to the State Bar beyond the attorney oath and much more! This virtual panel will be held on Tuesday, March 14th at 12:15pm to 1:15pm. More information and registration can be found here.
2Ls: Federal Bar Association of Los Angeles (FBA-LA) Judicial Clerkship Mentoring Program: Students who are selected to participate in this program will be assigned a mentor who is an FBA-LA member and meet with them regularly via zoom or in-person. Mentors will assist students in applying for federal judicial clerkships by informing them about the application and interview process, as well as reviewing their prepared materials for the OSCAR application. Students who apply must intend to apply for clerkships via OSCAR's Federal Law Clerk Hiring Plan. Applications for this program are due by Wednesday, March 8th at 5:00pm.
2023 Commencement: This year's in-person commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 6th! Information regarding the keynote speaker, along with faculty and student speakers, will be announced in March. Please visit our website here to see details regarding tickets and seating, directions and parking, diplomas, reception details, regalia, and more!
The Womxn's Center for Success: EmpowerUs Summit: This campus wide event will be held on March 10th from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Cove at the UCI Beall Applied Innovation building for students, faculty, and staff. Session topics will focus on topics such as wellness, intersecting identities and personal and professional development. Register here.
The California Asian-Pacific American Judges Association (CAPAJA) is proud to give scholarships ($1,500 each) this year to law students who are serving or intend to serve as a judicial clerk/intern/extern in California and share CAPAJA’s mission to promote diversity in the legal profession, improve the administration of justice, and ensure access and fairness for all who use the courts. For more information can be found here.
UCI Counseling Center Graduate Student Workshop Series: The following workshops aim to help graduate and professional students understand their concerns related to each topic and development skills to improve them.
Virtual from 3:00pm to 4:00pm- Zoom link available HERE
March 9th - Imposter Syndrome
March 16th - Navigating Academic Relationships
Spring Mid-Semester Review Week: March 6 - March 10
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