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UCI Law Student Newsletter April 19, 2024
New Announcements and Deadlines

Final Exam Details Available on MyCourses: Review both of Deryn O'Brien's emails on April 19 regarding the Spring Finals Exam Memo, times and locations for in-person exams, take-home exams, and more. If you have any exam conflicts in accordance with the exam rules, email registrar@law.uci.edu by Tuesday, April 23. 

Graduates: Commencement Tickets will be emailed to the graduate from the Bren Events Center's ticketing system one week before the ceremony on Friday, May 3. All guests must have a pre-printed ticket to enter the venue. Additional tickets will not be available on the day of Commencement. Continue to visit the Commencement website for important updates.

1Ls and 2Ls: Fall 2024 Registration Dates
Schedule Release: Tuesday, June 11, 9:00am
Academic Advising: starting Tuesday, June 11 (continuing as needed)
Course Bidding (for low enrollment courses): Monday, June 17 through Thursday, June 20, with notification of winning bids on June 21 at 3:00pm
Rising 3L Registration: Tuesday, June 25, 7:00am 
Rising 2L Registration: Wednesday, June 26, 7:00am 
LLM (new) Registration: Thursday, June 27, 9:00am 
General Enrollment: Friday, June 28, 9:00am

 

1Ls: Public Service Scholarship: Scholars are awarded an increase of up to $50,000 on their current UCI Law Scholarship. Selected recipient will be notified between July 1 and July 15. Learn more and apply by Friday, May 24.

1Ls: Equal Justice Works(EJW): Serve on the National Advisory Committee (NAC): EJW is offering opportunities to learn about and provide feedback on EJW programs, while actively contributing to the strategic direction of the organization. NAC members will serve a two-year term from July 2024 to June 2026. Discover more about the committee and apply by Thursday, May 16.

Announcement Reminders

Study Breaks: Take a break from studying and taking finals and join us in the courtyard for these fun activities listed below:

Tuesday, April 23, 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Snacks Day 
Wednesday, April 24, 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Therapy Dogs
Thursday, April 25, 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Snacks Day
Monday, April 29, 8:00am to 10:00am - Finals Breakfast
Monday, May 6, 8:00am to 10:00am - Finals Breakfast

Student Lockers: Lockers on the 3rd and 4th floors of MPAA must be vacated by Tuesday, May 14. Locks will be cut off and contents will be disposed of after Friday, May 17. Refer to Debbie Mondares' email on April 10 for more information.

Law Library Summer Closure: The law library will be closed during the Summer 2024 for important safety renovations taking place inside and outside of the building. Visit the library website for updates on off-campus study spaces, remote reference assistance, and book pickup information (details forthcoming). Students looking for alternative workspaces on UCI campus can:

  • Access MPAA 408 and the MPAA Student Lounge 24/7 throughout the summer with a keycard. Additional MPAA spaces will become available after Friday, June 14.
  • UCI Libraries provides a study space locator to find more workspaces throughout the libraries on campus.

Women Lawyers of Los Angeles (WLALA): Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholarship: Students who demonstrate a commitment to addressing issues impacting women, children, minorities, or other historically marginalized groups are encouraged to apply by April 30 for a chance to receive an award around $7,000. Learn more here.

ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law: D.C. Leadership Academy, Washington, D.C., June 4 through August 6: This in-person program offers weekly training sessions on topics including securing D.C. employment, mastering policy memo writing, and honing networking and interview skills. Students interning or working in Washington, D.C. this summer may apply by May 1. 

Reading Period - Tuesday, April 23 through Friday, April 26
Exam Period - Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 9

 

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This Week

Monday, April 22

12:00pm to 1:00pm 
LAW 3600
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
Law Courtyard

Tuesday, April 23

12:00pm to 1:00pm 
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
4:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual

Wednesday, April 24

10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Law Courtyard

Thursday, April 25

9:00am to 10:00am 
Virtual
12:00pm to 1:00pm 
Law Courtyard
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Virtual

Friday, April 26

6:00pm to 9:00pm
Verano Place Community Center: The Lounge 107, 70000 Verano Rd S, Irvine, CA 92617
Next Week

Monday, April 29

8:00am to 10:00am
Law Courtyard