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UCI Law Student Newsletter March 15, 2024
New Announcements and Deadlines

Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSE): National Study on Legal Education: Let your voice be heard! Refer to the email from LSSE to access the survey and submit it by April 19. 

Spring Interview Program - Final Applications:

Graduate Student Therapy GroupJoin these therapy group sessions on Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:00am to receive and provide support, learn about self and others, and discuss techniques to cope with struggles. Contact the Counseling Center at (949)824-6457 to schedule a pre-group screening today.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

UCI Destress Fest: Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20, 11:00am to 2:00pm, Ring Road, outside of the Student Center: Enjoy free snacks, beverages, and calming Therapy Dogs!

Global Programs: NoRooz Gathering in the Courtyard, Wednesday, March 20, 12:00pm to 1:00pm: Come celebrate NoRooz ("New Day"), the first day of spring and the beginning of the Persian New Year, with a traditional "haft-seen" spread, tea, and cookies! 

Save the Date: Dress to Transgress: Thursday, March 28th: This annual event aims to celebrate expressive identity and critique the concept of professionalism as it is normatively defined and enacted within the legal profession. You are encouraged to come dressed as what professionalism looks like to you. More details about the panels and other announcements to follow. 

Save the Date: Moot Court Competition - Final Round and Award Ceremony: Friday, April 5, Crystal Cove Auditorium: 

  • 3:00pm to 3:30pm - Registration 
  • 3:30pm to 5:00pm - Competition and Award Ceremony 
Announcement Reminders

Princeton Review Student Survey: Give your feedback about your experience in the JD program at UCI Law by completing the Annual Student Opinion Survey by Friday, March 22. Refer to Dean Patty Furukawa’s email on March 6 for more details.

2024 Admitted Students Weekend (ASW): Friday and Saturday, April 5 & 6: Calling for Student Volunteers: The Office of Admissions & Student Financial Services is seeking student volunteers to attend components of the weekend to interact and mingle with admitted students. Interested students must complete the ASW Student Volunteer form by Friday, March 22. Contact Assistant Director of Admissions, Colleen Roney with questions.

Graduates: 2024 Commencement: The website continues to be updated with important information that you can view here. Recent announcements include:

  • Ticket ordering - Deadline is Friday, April 12
  • Regalia pick up
  • Directions & parking

Ms. JD: We Persist: A Symposium on Women in Law: Friday, April 12, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles: This symposium will provide the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers across the legal field, participate in breakout sessions to discuss real-world challenges to women in law, and engage with other influential leaders. View more details and secure your $75 student ticket here.

National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC): Child Welfare Law Conference and Career Fair, Sunday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 14, Salt Lake City, Utah: This event is designed to foster careers in child welfare law offices and agencies while facilitating valuable networking opportunities with NACC members and law office leaders nationwide. Purchase your Dual Registration for $675 by July 31 to attend both the career fair on August 11 and the conference from August 12 to 14. Please note that dual registration is mandatory to participate in the career fair. For more information, visit their website.

Equal Justice Works: 2024 Regional Public Interest Awards: Showcase your commitment to public interest law. Students are recognized for their innovation and impact in clinics, volunteer work, and internships. Recipients will receive a $250 cash prize and a commemorative plaque. View details and apply here by April 8 by 8:59pm.

MAX by AccessLex Grand Prize Scholarship Drawing: Earn chances to win $25,000 or $40,000 toward your law school costs! Complete all the activities in your personal finance course and attend at least two webinars to unlock 10 bonus entries for April's drawing.

 

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This Week

Monday, March 18

12:00pm to 1:00pm
LAW 3500
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
EDU 1131

Tuesday, March 19

9:00am to 10:30am
Virtual
12:00pm to 1:00pm
EDU 1111
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
MPAA 408
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
MPAA 420
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Virtual
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Holland & Knight, 400 South Hope Street, 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Law Courtyard

Wednesday, March 20

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
MPAA 430
3:30pm to 5:30pm
TBD
6:00pm to 7:30pm
LAW 3500

Thursday, March 21

12:00pm to 1:00pm 
EDU 1111
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Law Library's California Room
5:00pm to 6:30pm
Law Courtyard

Friday, March 22

9:00am to 5:00pm
Boston, Massachusetts 
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Saffron and Rose Persian Ice Cream, 4523 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Next Week

Monday, March 25

12:00pm to 1:00pm 
EDU 1131
12:00pm to 1:00pm
EDU 1111

Tuesday, March 26

12:00pm to 1:00pm 
MPAA 408

Wednesday, March 27

8:00am to 5:00pm
Silicon Valley
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
EDU 1111
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
3:30pm to 5:30pm
TBD

Thursday, March 28

5:00pm to 7:00pm
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
LAW 3500
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
5:00pm to 7:00pm 
Law Courtyard