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UC Irvine Law Student Newsletter
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September 5, 2025
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New Announcements and Deadlines
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Update Canvas Settings for Class Email Communication and Announcements: Refer to Marisela Galindo's 8/25 email for instructions on how to update your canvas account to avoid missing any important communication.
1Ls: Resume Review: Refer to Dean Deol's 9/4 email for information on how to submit your resume. Submit updated resumes by Monday, October 6 at 5:00pm.
2Ls & 3Ls: Interviewing Reminders: Wear professional business attire to both in-person and virtual interviews. Review the CDO's Resumes, Cover Letters, and Other Application Materials Workshop Handout for guidance on which documents to bring to an interview.
2Ls & 3Ls: FIP: The following postings have been added to the Fall Interview Program:
CAREER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
American Arbitration Association (AAA) 2025 Diverse Student ADR Summit: November 1-2: New York: AAA is now accepting applications for their 2025 Diverse Student ADR Summit to learn more about careers in arbitration and mediation. Selected students will receive a $1,300 stipend to help cover cost travel and lodging expenses. Apply for summit by September 25.
William P. Gray (WPG) Inn of Court Student Opportunity: WPG Inn of Court is a local chapter of the American Inns of Court and is looking for 4 student volunteers for their chapter meetings and events. Email completed WPG Inn of Court Law Student Application to wpginnofcourt@gmail.com by Wednesday, September 10.
Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) 2026 Law Program: May 22-June 5: FASPE is now accepting applications for their two-week fellowship program that will examine the actions and choices of German lawyers in enabling Nazi politics. Program is fully funded and will take place in Germany and Poland. Review FASPE website for application requirements and process. Apply for fellowship by Sunday, January 4, 2026.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
SBA Elections: Voting closes September 10 at 11:59pm: Refer to Dr. J's 9/3 email for candidacy statements and ballot access.
UC Irvine Law Mock Trial: Opening Statements & Closing Arguments: September 11, 6:00pm: MPAA 420: Refer to Dr. J's 9/5 email for workshop details.
Community Conversations - "Teaching Justice": September 11, 12:00pm-1:00pm; MPAA 420: UC Irvine Law faculty are hosting a series of Community Conversations to hear from the law school community on enhancing legal education at UC Irvine School of Law. Refer to Dr. J's 8/20 email for series information and dates/topics for upcoming conversations.
Moot Court Competition Sign Ups: Refer to Dr. J's 9/2 email for the Moot Court sign up form and additional information. The form allows you to specify your partner or be paired randomly. Teams should confirm that both partners want to join the competition and should only submit one form. Sign up by Friday, September 12 at 5:00pm.
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Announcement Reminders
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The "Limits on Executive Power" Series: September 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm; MPAA 420: Join the EDI Committee for the next session in its series the “Limits of Executive Power.” Prof. Christopher Williams will discuss, “What is Critical Race Theory and Why is the President of the U.S. Concerned?” CRT has been bandied about in the media, especially social media, as dangerous, and there have been efforts to ban CRT from study at various educational institutions. Join this conversation to get facts and understanding. RSVP for lunch by Friday, September 5 at 11:59pm.
"Sips & Stories: An Alumni & Student Mixer": September 20, 5:00pm-6:00pm; LAW Courtyard: We are welcoming the Class of 2015 and 2020 for a 10-and 5-year Reunion. Current students are invited to attend this mixer. RSVP by Friday, September 12.
UC Irvine Law Endowed Faculty Celebration: September 24, 4:30pm-6:00pm; DCE Courtyard: UC Irvine Law celebrates the appointments of Professor Richardson as Chancellor's Professor of Law and Professor Robinson-Dorn as Myron and Sonya Glassberg Chair in Environmental Law. RSVP by Tuesday, September 16.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Requesting Disability Accommodations: Refer to Dean Jones' 8/19 email for information on how to obtain disability accommodations.
UC Irvine Law Student's Mandatory Training: All students are required to complete the assigned sexual harassment training each academic year. Failure to complete course will result in an account hold for spring course registration. Deadline for course completion is Friday, October 24. Refer to Dean Jones' 8/18 email for course access and additional information.
1Ls: Registration with the California Bar: All students who are planning to take the California Bar Exam must register with the California Bar. Refer to Dean Jones' 8/20 email for further instruction.
STUDENT SUBSCRIPTIONS
California Daily Journal: All law students can receive free digital access to the Daily Journal. Refer to the Daily Journal user guide for instructions on how to access subscription.
Cal Lawyer: All law students can receive free access to career focused subscription tailored for law students from the Daily Journal. Refer to the Daily Journal user guide for instructions on how to access subscription.
Know Your Rights: 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, September 8
12:00pm - 1:00pm
APALSA Brown Bag Lunch with Professor Chang, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pro Bono Office Hours, LAW Courtyard
Tuesday, September 9
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Graduate Tax Program: Government Practice - How to Secure a State Job Panel, MPAA 420
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CERLP | Lawyers and the Rule of Law: Richard L. Abel - How Autocrats Are Held Accountable: Resistance to Trump and Trumpism, EDU 1111
12:00pm - 1:00pm
IPLS First General Meeting, EDU 1131
12:00pm - 1:00pm
SBA Weekly Meeting, MPAA 430
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Government Practice: How to Secure a State Job Panel, MPAA 420
Wednesday, September 10
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wellness Wednesday, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Graduate Tax Program: KPMG Info Session, EDU 1131
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Clerking at the Federal Circuit: A Conversation with Recent Federal Circuit Law Clerks, Virtual
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Coffee, Chat & Connection, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
KPMG Info Session, LAW 1131
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The "Limits on Executive Power" Series: What is Critical Race Theory and Why Does the President of the U.S. Care?, MPAA 420
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CDO: 2026 Attorney General Fellowship Program, Virtual
Thursday, September 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Graduate Tax Program: Tax Talk - Career Conversations with Practicing Attorney Saba Shatara, MPAA 408
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Law School Tours Fall 2025, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tax Talk: Career Conversations with Practicing Attorney Saba Shatara, MPAA 408
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pro Bono Office Hours, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Conversations - "Teaching Justice," MPAA 420
6:00pm
Mock Trial: Opening Statements & Closing Arguments, MPAA 420
Friday, September 12
9:00am - 5:00pm
CDO: Inaugural California Prosecutorial Job Fair, Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
10:30am - 4:10pm
CALIF | Antitrust Law and Healthcare, EDU 1111
12:30pm - 1:15pm
CDO: Inside the Justice System: Careers and Opportunities in Prosecution, Virtual
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Next Week
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Monday, September 15
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Graduate Tax Program: EY Lunch & Learn Info Session, MPAA 420
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fall DADP Training, EDU 1111
6:00pm - 8:00pm
CLEAR | Distinguished Lecture: Deborah N. Archer - Dividing Lines, EDU 1111
Tuesday, September 16
12:00pm - 1:15pm
CDO: Employer Spotlight: Orange County Counsel, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: White & Case Coffee Cart, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Inside UC Irvine Law: Your Virtual All Access Guide for Applicants, Virtual
12:00pm - 1:00pm
SBA Weekly Meeting, MPAA 420
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Born Equal: America’s Founding Promise and the Fight for Equality, Virtual
Wednesday, September 17
7:00am - 8:00am
CDO: Learning with Latham | Discovering Latham & Watkins, Virtual
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wellness Wednesday, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Graduate Tax Program: Deloitte Info Session, EDU 1131
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Coffee, Chat & Connection, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Deloitte Info Session, EDU 1131
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LL.M. Workshop: Communications and Networking, LAW 3750
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LLSA at UCI - First Fall General Meeting, EDU 1111
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pro Bono Office Hours, LAW Courtyard
3:30pm - 4:30pm
CDO: National Constitution Center - An Evening With Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Virtual
6:00pm - 8:00pm
CDO: O'Melveny: Volunteer With O'Melveny, 400 South Hope Street, 19th Floor, Los Angeles, 90071
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Documentary Screening - Ninety Minutes Later, EDU 1111
Thursday, September 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Graduate Tax Program: Sheppard Mullin Info Session, MPAA 420
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Law School Tours Fall 2025, LAW Courtyard
Friday, September 19
12:00pm - 2:00pm
LLSA Study Hall, LAW Library, California Room
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