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September 19, 2025

New Announcements and Deadlines

Add/Drop Deadline with Petition is Friday, September 26: Refer to Tera Holmes’ 8/25 email for details on add/drop.

3Ls: Moral Character and Testing Accommodations Video: Refer to Dean Jones' 9/15 email for information on Applications for Determination of Moral Character for the California Bar.

1Ls: Lawyering Skills Pro Bono Questionnaire: Refer to Naomi Aguilar's 9/8 email for details. Complete questionnaire by Thursday, October 9 at 4:00pm.

Community Conversations - "Developing Courage as Lawyers": September 25, 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.

LLSA Legal Spanish Workshop: October 3, 12:00pm-1:30pm; EDU 1111: Latinx Law Students Association (LLSA), the Dean's Office and the EDI Committee are collaboratively presenting the Legal Spanish Workshop. Lecturer Ayami Nieves, instructor for UC Irvine Law's Legal Spanish course, and Guillermo Peral, a Court certified Spanish Interpreter, will lead a foundational presentation and practice session for all participants, and provide take-home materials. RSVP for lunch by Wednesday, October 1.

National Plaintiffs Law Association (NPLA) Plaintiffs' Side Job Fair: October 22-24; Virtual: NPLA is hosting their 3rd annual Plaintiffs' Side Job Fair. The NPLA job fair is fully virtual and free for all NPLA Student Members. Review Plaintiffs' Side Job Fair posting in LEO for registration details.

Announcement Reminders

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.

Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Annual Jurist Spotlight: September 29, 4:30pm-6:30pm; Virtual: OCBA Education Committee presents Justice David Souter as this year's OCBA Annual Jurist Spotlight. This event is free to law students. Advance registration is required. Register here by September 24.

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.

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 MEMBERSHIPS

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) Membership: OCTLA offers free memberships to law students looking to be more involved with the Orange County legal community. Membership provides access to exclusive events, networking and mentoring opportunities, and more. Review the OCTLA Membership page for details.

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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