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UCI Law Student Newsletter October 6, 2023
New Announcements and Deadlines

2Ls & 3Ls: Fall Interview Program: If you received a callback or offer from a FIP interview, please update your primary counselor. The CDO needs this information to assess hiring from FIP and to plan for the Spring Interview Program.

Law Student Mental Health Day - Tuesday, October 10thThe ABA's Law Student Division (LSD), Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP), and Young Lawyers Division (YLD) have collaborated to offer programs and provide resources for Law Student Mental Health Day.

  • During the week of Mental Health DayLSD's TikTok will contain videos from law students on what they do for mental health and legal professionals with related messages.
  • I.R.A.C. (Intention, Respect and Care) - Law Student Successes on the Continued Path to Becoming Healthy New Lawyers: Speakers from ABA Commission and Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP) will present on a panel on Monday, October 16th from 10:00am to 11:00am. They will discuss the positive well-being and mental health experiences they received as law school students. Register to attend.  

Japanese American Bar Association (JABA) OC Welcome Back Social: Mix and mingle with attorneys and fellow law students on Friday, October 20th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Eureka! in Irvine. Email jabaorangecounty@gmail.com to RSVP

Wellness Wednesday Workshop: Please join UCI Law Lecturer, Judge Tam Nomoto Schumann, along with your Student Affairs team on November 1st from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in EDU 1111 for a wellness workshop: Breathe and Remember Who the **!! You Are. Judge Schumann will discuss self-advocacy and its importance in wellness for the legal profession. Please RSVP to attend.

Orange County Hispanic Bar Association - Student Opportunities: Students of Latino origin and who are involved in the Latino community are eligible to apply by October 31st for:

  • 1Ls & 2Ls: Wally Davis Scholarship: One to four scholarships and up to $25,000 will be distributed among the recipient(s).
  • 3Ls: 2024 Bar StipendOne to three stipend awards will be given and a maximum of $3,000 will be distributed among the scholarship winners. Eligible bar takers must be registered for the February or July California Bar Exam. 
Announcement Reminders

Student Town Hall with Dean Parrish: Please join the Dean on Thursday, October 19th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in EDU 1111. This is an opportunity to ask any questions you might have. Please RSVP for lunch and submit any questions in advance via Google Form

1Ls: UCDC Law Info Session: Join UCDC Law Program Director, Nicole Lehtman and current UCDC law students on Monday, October 16th at 12:00pm in EDU 1111 for a panel discussion about externship opportunities in Washington, DC. RSVP by Thursday, October 12th.

The Appellate Project: 2024 Mentorship Program: This program pairs students with two mentors in the appellate field, as well as gives access to appellate-focused programming and resources throughout the year. Apply by October 13th at 8:59pm.

Student Health Center's COVID InformationPromoting 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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This Week

Monday, October 9

11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual

Tuesday, October 10

9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Wednesday, October 11

3:00pm
UCI Law

Thursday, October 12

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Next Week

Monday, October 16

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
12:00pm to 1:00pm
MPAA 408

Tuesday, October 17

10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
12:00pm to 1:00pm
LAW 3600
12:00pm to 1:00pm
MPAA 430
6:00pm to 7:30pm
LAW 3750

Wednesday, October 18

8:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
11:00am to 12:00pm 
Virtual
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm
EDU 1111

Thursday, October 19

9:00am to 4:00pm
UCI Division of Continuing Education

Saturday, October 21

12:00pm to 3:00pm
Mission Point Park, San Diego