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UCI Law Student Newsletter
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June 06, 2025
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New Announcements and Deadlines
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Rising 2Ls: EIW: Buchanan posting was added to the EIW Resume Collect. Deadline to apply is June 9 at 4:00pm.
Apply to be a Community Fellow: Applications are due by Monday, June 23 at 12:00pm. Refer to Dr. J's email on 6/5 for details.
MAX - Personal Finance Lessons for Law Students: Summertime can be a great opportunity for a financial wellness update! To assist you on your journey, you can start earning your scholarship entries now for the $380,000 in scholarships from MAX by AccessLex®. These drawings will occur November 1, February 1, April 1, and May 1. Complete your MAX lessons over the summer so you won’t have to worry about them when you’re back in class. These lessons not only prepare you for financial success but also double as your entries into the MAX scholarship drawings. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your financial wellness and MAXimize your chances to win! Sign-in to your AskEDNA! account, head over to MAX and complete your lessons today!
Military Spouse J.D Network (MSJDN) Membership: The MSJDN is a national bar association supporting military spouses in the legal profession through advocacy, mentorship, career tools, and a strong peer network. Student membership allows access to job board, volunteer opportunities, and annual career conference. Review MSJDN website for additional information regarding membership and programs offered.
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.
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Announcement Reminders
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2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Tuition and fees for the Fall 2025 semester will be assessed the first week of July. Please renew your 2025-2026 FAFSA application as soon as possible if you plan to borrow loans for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. See Nasreen Zia's 5/30 email for additional information.
UC Irvine's Anteaters in Law and Law Association Orange County Summer Social: June 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm; Irvine, CA: Reconnect and make new connections with legal Anteaters in a relaxed setting. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP is required for the event located at Hangar 24 (17877 Von Karman Ave, Unit 110, Irvine, CA 92614).
Pre-Law Support Grant Program for Student Organizations: Deadline to apply is June 16: The Dean’s Office invites student organizations to submit proposals for grant funding. The grants are designed to support law student organizations that are interested in enhancing the school’s recruiting and pathway program efforts to mentor undergraduate students from first-generation and underrepresented backgrounds, who have indicated some interest in legal education. If you are in a student organization and interested in this opportunity, please tell your organization’s leader to see the 5/19 email sent to them from Debbie Mondares for more details and the link to apply.
Student Lounge Fridge Cleanings – Remove Personal Belongings by June 30. The facilities team will be doing a thorough cleaning of the fridges in the student lounge in July. Please remove all personal belongings by June 30. Any items that remain in the fridges after June 30 will be discarded.
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.
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This Week
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Monday, June 9
8:00am - 6:00pm CDO: BigLaw Mock Interview Program, Virtual
2:30pm - 3:30pm CDO: Barnes & Thornburg: Summer Program Q&A - June 2025, Virtual
Tuesday, June 10
8:00am - 6:00pm CDO: BigLaw Mock Interview Program, Virtual
9:00am - 10:00am CDO: UCI Law in NYC: Virtual Roundtable David Adlerstein, Wachtell, Lipton (Corporate), Virtual
Thursday, June 12
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Next Week
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Tuesday, June 17
9:00am - 10:00am CDO: UCI Law in NYC: Virtual Roundtable with Margaret Isa Butler, BakerHostetler (Financial Services Industry), Virtual
12:00pm - 1:00pm CDO: Hogan Lovells LLP: M&A Boot Camp Live Final Webcast , Virtual
6:00pm - 8:30pm Law Alumni Association/Anteaters in Law Orange County Summer Social, Hangar 24 Orange County, 17877 Von Karman Avenue Unit #110 Irvine, CA 92614
Wednesday, June 18
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