SLATE - UCI Law Student Newsletter

UC Irvine Law Student Newsletter

August 8, 2025

New Announcements and Deadlines

Rising 2Ls: Transcript Pick Up: As part of preparation for EIW, the CDO orders transcripts for all members of the rising 2L class. If you would like to pick up a copy of your official transcript, please contact your primary counselor. Deadline for transcript pick up is August 29.

Rising 3Ls: Academic Skills Program Upcoming Events: Additional details can be found in Mary Basick's email from 8/4.

Please complete this short, 2-minute survey to assist ASP in creating customized bar prep programming. The survey will close on Wednesday, September 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Bar Prep Planning Workshop: August 28, 12:00pm-1:00pm; EDU 1131:  This workshop will discuss administrative tasks students need to complete now to sit for the bar exam, information about the content and format of the bar exam, and a preview of bar prep.  Please RSVP for lunch by Sunday, August 25th at 11:59pm. Students are highly encouraged to attend if they are sitting for the bar exam in February 2026, July 2026, or February 2027.
Bar Prep Vendor Fair: August 28, 10:00am-3:00pm; Law Courtyard: Join us for more information on bar prep courses offered by BARBRI, Helix Bar Review, and Themis Bar Review.

Announcement Reminders

Orange County Lawyer Magazine - Student Externship Position: The Orange County Bar Association is seeking 2-3 students to extern with the Orange County Lawyer Magazine. The position is a 6-month commitment for 10 hours a month. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Review LEO posting for more information on eligibility and submission requirements.

National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference: Peggy Browning Fund is holding their annual Workers' Rights Conference in Baltimore, MD on October 17 & 18. Scholarships are available to help cover the cost of attendance, travel, and more. Apply for a scholarship here by September 1, 2025.

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.

This Week