UCI Law in NYC Sixth Annual Summer Program: This non-credit program is for students who are interested in exploring career paths in New York. Registration is required for events. RSVP for any or all of the summer events below:

• Summer 2025 Introductory Meeting: 
  • Tuesday, May 27, 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Virtual 
• The Metropolitian Museum of Art (In person):
  • Sunday, June 1, 10:00am to 12:30pm (EDT), 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028; E. 82nd Street. RSVP by Friday, May 30 at 9:00am.
• Virtual Roundtable with Paniz Arab, Gibson Dunn (Corporate):
  • Wednesday, June 4, 9:00am to 10:00am
• Virtual Roundtable with David Adlerstein, Wachtell, Lipton (Corporate):
  • Tuesday, June 10, 9:00am to 10:00am
• Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (In person): 
  • Thursday, June 12, 4:00pm to 6:00pm (EDT)
• Virtual Roundtable with Margaret Isa Butler, BakerHostetler (Financial Services Industry):
  • Tuesday, June 27, 9:00am to 10:00am
• UCI Law in NYC Summer Social (In person): 
  • Wednesday, July 9, time and location TBA
• Museum of the City of New York (In person):
  • Sunday, July 13, 10:00am to 12:30pm (EDT)

2025 M. Katherine Baird Darmer Equality Scholarship: Orange County Lavendar Bar Association is awarding a scholarship of up to $5,000 at their annual Anniversary Event on July 16, 2025 to an academically qualified law student who has demonstrated commitment to advancing equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Orange County. Prior awardees have included UCI Law School students. Application deadline is June 2, 2025. Review website for eligibility criteria and required application materials.

Project Youth OC Annual Fundraiser: Friday, June 30, 5:30-8:30pm: This summer event at The MET in Costa Messa is the perfect way to kick back with friends, family, and colleagues, while making a difference in the lives of local youth. Click here to purchase tickets or learn more information about the event.  UC Irvine Law students are able to get a 50% off discount with code: 2025LAWSTUDENT.

Rising 3Ls: Zoom Faculty Clerkship Office Hours: Drop by to discuss any questions relating to applying for clerkships.

• Monday, June 2, 9:00am to 10:00am - Professor Susan McMahon - Join Zoom here.
• Monday, June 9, 9:00am to 10:00am - Professor Stephen Lee – Zoom meeting ID: 949 824 3731

Rising 2Ls: Early Interview Week (EIW) Updates:

1. EIW Bidding is now open. Additional details can be found in Dean Deol's email on 5/12. Deadline for EIW Bidding is 5pm on Wednesday, May 28.
2. Mock Interview Program, May 29 to June 10, between 8:00am and 6:00pm: CDO highly encourages students to participate in this virtual program. Register for a specific timeslot in the events section in LEO by the following deadlines:
   • Tuesday, May 27 at 2:00pm for mock interviews for May 29 and May 30
   • Friday, May 30 at 2:00pm for mock interviews for June 2–6
   • Friday, June 6 at 2:00pm for mock interviews for June 9 and June 10

American Association for Justice (AAJ) Summer Convention Scholarship: NPLA and AAJ are partnering to provide scholarships for law students to attend AAJ's annual convention in San Francisco from July 18-22. Membership is required to apply and application deadline is May 30. 

CAREER FAIRS

Rising 2Ls: Boston Lawyers Group Annual 2L Job Fair: Tuesday, June 17; Virtual: Deadline to register materials is Tuesday, May 20 at 11:59pm.

Rising 2Ls: Bay Area Law Student Career Fair: July 10-11; Virtual: Deadline to register for the event is Friday, May 30.

Rising 2Ls: Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair: July 28-30; New York, NY: Membership is required for free conference attendance. Registration details here.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Rising 2Ls: UC Irvine Law Public Service Scholarship is now open. Public Service Scholars are awarded an increase of up to $50,000 on their current UC Irvine Law Scholarship. The selected recipient will be notified between July 1-15, 2025, of their selection and will have one (1) week to accept the award. Application deadline is June 11. Any questions regarding the programs, responsibilities, and other benefits that go along with being selected as a Law Scholars should be directed to Anna Davis. Any questions about the scholarship funding should be directed to Nasreen Zia. And any questions about the application process can be directed to Liam Gillen.

Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA) - Student Opportunities: Scholars will be announced in early June and awarded $2,000 at the OCAABA's Installation Dinner on July 10. Applications must be submitted by May 27.

• Outstanding Student Award: OCAABA will recognize a local student who has made significant contributions to the local Orange County legal and general community.
• Hon. Arthur Nakazato Memorial Scholarship: Students interested in a legal profession in the Orange County community after graduation are eligible to apply.

Additional outside scholarships are listed on Tuition & Aid page.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bar Licensure Planning: ASP strongly recommends students review the 2L Bar Licensure Overview or 3L Bar Licensure Planning Guide that explains how UCI's law school curriculum overlaps with what will be tested on the bar exam. You may also view a list of courses helpful for bar prep here. See email sent on 05/14 from Academic Skills Program for more details.

Become an Admissions Ambassador: Ready to help mentor the next generation of law school students? Admissions Ambassadors meet with prospective students to answer questions about what law school is like and share their experience from the application process. Whether it's volunteering for a panel, a tour, or a law fair, your expertise as a current law student can make the difference for a prospective one. Please fill out the Admissions Ambassador form by June 28 to apply. 

UC Irvine Law Review - Student Notes/Comments: UC Irvine Law Review is soliciting student notes and comments for themes on the upcoming Issues 16.3 & 16.4. Deadline to submit notes or comments is Monday, June 16 at 11:59pm. See email from Dr. Jones on 05/15 for submission details and contact information.

Pro Bono Certificates: Certificate pick up is available outside MPAA 224-A. If you did not request a certificate, but would like one or changes made to one, email Noreen Heyari (heyarin@uci.edu).

Lost and Found: Visit the Dean's Suite's front desk Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm for any items that you might have lost throughout the year. Unclaimed items will be donated after Friday, May 23.

Know Your Rights:  Please refer to the information in this Know Your Rights guide provided by UCOP for immigrant legal services. Copies have been posted on the student bulletin boards within the Law School and pocket/wallet-sized cards are available for pickup in the Student Affairs and Student Services Suite (MPAA 210).  The suite also has red cards available from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.

Click here to view previous SLATE newsletters.

Tuesday, May 27

3:00pm - 4:00pm
CDO: UCI Law in NYC: Summer 2025 Introductory Meeting, Virtual 

Wednesday, May 28

12:30pm - 5:30pm
CDO: Equal Justice Works: 2025 Public Interest Summer Internship Primer, Virtual

12:30pm - 1:30pm
CDO: Marine Corps Virtual Jag Panel , Virtual

Sunday, June 1

9:00am - 6:00pm
CDO: BigLaw Firm Spotlight: Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, Virtual

9:00am - 6:00pm
CDO: BigLaw Firm Spotlight: Kirkland & Ellis, Virtual

9:00am - 6:00pm
CDO: BigLaw Firm Spotlight: Latham & Watkins, Virtual

9:00am - 6:00pm
CDO: BigLaw Firm Spotlight: Mayer Brown LLP, Virtual

9:00am - 6:00pm
CDO: BigLaw Firm Spotlight: White & Case, Virtual

Monday, June 2

8:00am - 6:00pm
CDO: BigLaw Mock Interview Program, Virtual