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2Ls & 3Ls: The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) - Deadline to apply is October 12th: This free recruitment and referral program connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated students with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs. All candidates must register between August 21st and October 12th. If you have questions, please contact UCI Law's coordinator, Brandy Stewart, at bstewart@law.uci.edu or 949-824-5963.
2Ls & 3Ls: External Mock Trial Team: Join UCI Law's Mock Trial Team and compete at the National Trial Competition on February 9th-11th in LA County. The Trial Team will begin practices this fall and will be coached by several seasoned trial attorneys from Orange County. Interested students can email the Mock Trial Board at lawmocktrial@lawnet.uci.edu.
Bar Exam Stipend: The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California (VABASC) will award a $1,500 stipend to an eligible student or recent graduate who is planning on taking the February or July 2024 California bar exam. The recipient will be recognized and awarded at the VABASC Installation Gala on November 2nd. Learn more details and apply by October 20th.
1L Outlining Workshop: LLSA, FGP, and APALSA are hosting a virtual workshop for their members and members of other affinity groups on Monday, October 2nd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. A Google form will be sent to members. Please reach out to your affinity group board if you would like to attend.
The Fellowship at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE): 2024 Law Fellowship: FASPE will award 80-90 two-week fellowships that focuses on professional ethics and ethical leadership. Application is now open and the program will take place from May 24th to June 7th. To learn more, register to attend a virtual information session on Wednesday, October 4th at 8:00am.
Reed Smith Law Student Mental Health Summit: This virtual event will address the mental health of aspiring lawyers and provide proactive steps students can take to prioritize their mental health and self-care during law school. Register to attend on Thursday, October 12th from 6:15am to 1:30pm.
ABA "Lifting Our Voices, Charting the Future" Presidential Speaker Series: These fireside chats will spotlight trailblazers and world leaders who are shaping the course of our collective future, promote dialogue, civility, and exposure to diverse viewpoints, innovative ideas, and career insights. New episodes will be released on selected Thursdays at 12:00pm.
1Ls: Success in Law School Mentoring Program: The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) offers this mentoring program for diverse first year students to receive attentive, personal mentoring from attorneys at the most prestigious law firms and corporate legal departments. Registration is now open!
Friendly reminder: Please do not leave personal belongings unattended in classrooms.
Student Health Center's COVID Information: Promoting a healthy environment at UCI Law is a collective effort of everyone in our community—students, staff, and faculty. Your individual choices directly affect the well-being of others. You should be familiar with and follow the guidelines outlined on the Student Health Center’s COVID Information and Updates page (https://shc.uci.edu/covid-information-and-updates), which includes information about COVID symptoms and what do if you test positive or think you might have been a close contact. You should also be alert for and follow any additional UCI public health policies that may be announced from time to time.
Please do not come to class if you are feeling sick or exhibiting COVID symptoms. Instructors have been strongly encouraged to provide access to class recordings for students who miss a class session for this reason. Please consult your instructor’s syllabus for more information and ask your instructor if you have questions.
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