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October 3, 2025

New Announcements and Deadlines

Mid-Semester Review Week: October 6-10

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.

3Ls: ASP Bar Exam Equity Fund: Refer to ASP's 10/1 email for details on how to receive four complimentary bar prep courses. Submissions are due by Friday, October 31 by 5:00pm.

1Ls & 2Ls: UCI Law Review Write-On Update: After assessing the law review's pilot program last year, the Law Review Executive Board has decided to revert the timing of the Law Review Application process to our original write-on time. As such, the write-on will now be conducted at the end of the Spring semester rather than the Fall semester. Similarly, the information session about the Law Review Write-On process will be conducted next semester.

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. Complete this form by October 31 to apply.

Lexis' Legal Research Office Hours: The 2025-2026 Lexis Student Representatives are hosting Legal Research Office Hours throughout the semester. Hours, locations, and Zoom links are provided below:

Kayla Solomon: Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm, Zoom
Skylar Reed: Mondays, 3:00pm-5:00pm, Zoom
Catherine Lee: Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm, Law Library, California Room
Rodrigo Martinez: Thursdays, 1:30pm-3:30pm, Zoom
Nicholas Towns: Fridays, 3:00pm-5:00pm, Zoom

Public Law Center's (PLC) 2025 Halloween Bash: October 24, 6:00pm-10:00pm; Strawberry Farms, Irvine: PLC is hosting their 13th annual Halloween Bash fundraiser to support free legal services for Orange County residents in need. UCI Law students receive tickets at a discounted price on a first come, first serve basis. Review PLC website for additional information regarding the event.

Mohannad and Rana Malas Lecture in Islamic Legal Studies: November 5, 5:00pm-6:00pm; UCI Law Library, California Room: The Mohannad and Rana Malas Lecture in Islamic Legal Studies presents "Law Between Self and Society: Collective Duties in Islamic Law-Past, Present, and Future" with Professor Adnan Zulfiqar. Advance registration is required to attend this event. RSVP here.

Announcement Reminders

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

1Ls: ASP 1L Skills Development Workshop Series: See Canvas page for all workshops.

3Ls: Bar Prep Matching Form: Refer to SBA 2L Representative's 9/22 email for information on completing form to secure subsidized bar prep.

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.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Student Leaders for UCI Law's Affinity Council: Refer to SBA Director of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Justice's 9/18 email for more information on how to join the Affinity Council.

CAREER FAIR

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.

STUDENT RESOURCE

Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) Academic Solutions: CEB, a nonprofit program of the University of California, is California’s leading provider of legal research and practice guidance. Through its AccessLaw program, law students receive free access to CEB’s full suite of resources, with an additional 18-months of access after graduation. CEB offers trusted practice guides, sample forms, workflows, and legal research tools across 30+ practice areas, developed with contributions from over 1,200 California attorneys and judges. These resources help bridge the gap between law school and practice, giving you the same tools attorneys rely on every day. Sign up with code IRR26 to get started.

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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