1Ls: Summer Associate Hub IP Virtual Interview Program: January 30, 2026: This program is open to current 1Ls (Class of 2028) with a technical degree (based on USPTO Patent Bar eligibility) interested in practicing patent law and seeking summer associate openings for 1L Summer in 2026 and/or 2L Summer in 2027. Register here ASAP, as registration is on a rolling basis.

UCDC Law Information Session: October 14, 12pm – 1pm, EDU 1111:  Law students have the opportunity to spend a semester in Washington, D.C., getting academic credit while working full-time at a government agency, non-profit or judicial placement. See LEO for details and to RSVP for the information session. Pizza will be provided for registered students. Director Nicole Lehtman is also available to meet by appointment.

Money and Your Career: Legal, Salaries, Taxes, and Benefits, and Five Habits of Financially Successful Lawyers Workshop: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, EDU 1131: Whether you plan to accept a position in public service or a large law firm, open your own practice, or pursue another professional path, it's important to understand more than just your starting salary. This workshop offers a financial analysis of various legal professions and helps you comprehend the impact of your employment decisions, including salary, benefits, taxes, cost of living, and more. Lunch will be provided to students who RSVP here.

10th Annual Special Needs Planning Symposium - Trisha Friedeberg Scholarship: February 5-7, 2026; Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa, CA. The Trisha Friedeberg Scholarship offers full financial support to attend the symposium. Apply by Friday, November 21. Interested applicants should email the following materials to Kevin@Urbatsch.com:

• A resume or CV
• A one-page personal statement describing their interest in special needs or conservatorship law and why they wish to attend the Symposium
• One letter of recommendation from a professor or legal professional familiar with their qualifications

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

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: 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. 

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

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.

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. 

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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Monday, October 13

9:00am - 2:00pm
CDO: Choate Connects - Virtual Meetings, Virtual

10:00am - 12:00pm
CDO: Morgan Lewis Coffee Cart, LAW Courtyard

12:00pm - 1:00pm
IPLS Morgan Lewis: Lunch & Learn, EDU 1111

3:00pm - 4:00pm
CDO: Life at Latham: Texas Edition, Virtual

Tuesday, October 14

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: UCDC Law Information Session, EDU 1111

12:00pm - 1:00pm
ILS First General Meeting, LAW 4850

12:00pm - 1:00pm
SBA Weekly Meeting, MPAA 420

2:30pm - 3:30pm
CDO: Morgan Lewis 1L Recruiting Webinar Series: Miami, Virtual

3:45pm - 4:45pm
IICJ | Civil Justice Colloquium: Shauhin Talesh - Insuring Cyberinsecurity: Insurance Companies as Symbolic Regulators, LAW 4750

5:30pm - 6:30pm
CDO: Morgan Lewis 1L Recruiting Webinar Series: Los Angeles, Virtual

Wednesday, October 15

7:00am - 8:00am
CDO: Learning with Latham | Training at Latham & Watkins, Virtual

8:00am - 12:00pm
CDO: Native American and Indigenous Work Force Virtual Career & Grad Fair, Virtual

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Graduate Tax Program: ABA Brunswick Fellowship and Tax Implications of Gambling Activity Presentation, MPAA 408

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Business Law Society's First General Meeting, MPAA 420

12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSEE First General Meeting, LAW 3750

12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSJP Teach-in, MPAA 430

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wellness Wednesday, LAW Courtyard

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pro Bono Office Hours, LAW Courtyard

2:30pm - 3:30pm
CDO: Morgan Lewis 1L Recruiting Webinar Series: Washington, D.C., Virtual

2:30pm - 3:30pm
CDO: Morgan Lewis 1L Recruiting Webinar Series: Boston, Virtual

3:30pm - 4:30pm
CDO: King & Spalding - Building Your Brand, Virtual

4:00pm - 4:30pm
CDO: Norton Rose Fulbright: Position Previews: Intellectual Property - Brands & Tech Transactions, Virtual

5:30pm - 6:30pm
CDO: Morgan Lewis 1L Recruiting Webinar Series: San Francisco, Virtual

6:00pm - 9:00pm
CDO: Where Business, Law & Tech Intersect Symposium, 2500 Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831

Thursday, October 16

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: “What is Biglaw?” Information Session and Student Panel, EDU 1111

12:30pm - 1:30pm
CDO: San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association - Trial Advocacy Fellowship Info Session, Virtual 

3:00pm - 4:00pm
CDO: Wilson Sonsini - Virtual Practice Group Series: Demystifying 1L Recruiting: Strategies to Stand Out, Virtual 

5:30pm - 6:30pm
CDO:  Morgan Lewis 1L Recruiting Webinar Series: Orange County, Virtual

Friday, October 17

9:45am - 2:50pm
CALIF - Cutting-Edge Antitrust Scholarship Conference, EDU 1111

11:00pm - 12:00pm
CDO: Tax Analysts Summer Fellowship Information Session, Virtual

12:00pm - 2:00pm
LLSA Study Hall, LAW Library, California Room

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Women's Law Society Eureka Friday Networking Mixer, Eureka!, 4143, Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Monday, October 20

8:00am - 5:00pm
CDO: King & Spalding: Mock Interview Program, Virtual

11:30am - 1:00pm
CDO: US Air Force Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps - Tabling & Information Session, LAW Courtyard for tabling and LAW 3650 for information session

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO:SF Bay Area Virtual Pro Bono Fair, Virtual 

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: MoFo x UCI: Big Law - Everything You Always Wanted to Know but were Afraid to Ask, EDU 1111

12:00pm - 1:00pm
APALSA Brown Bag Lunch with Professor Stephen Lee, LAW Courtyard

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Christian Legal Society First General Meeting, LAW 4750

3:00pm - 4:00pm
CDO:Wilson Sonsini - Virtual Practice Group Series: Corporate and Technology Transactions, Virtual 

Tuesday, October 21

11:00am - 12:00pm
Graduate Tax Program Info Session with Prof. Blank, Virtual

12:00pm - 1:00pm
SBA Weekly Meeting, MPAA 420

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: The Pursuit of Liberty: A Book Launch Event With Jeffrey Rosen and Jeffrey Goldberg, Virtual

3:45pm - 4:45pm
IICJ | Civil Justice Colloquium: David Marcus - Managerial Courts, LAW 4750

4:00pm - 4:45pm
CDO: 1L Success Panel featuring Norton Rose Fulbright Campus Ambassadors, Virtual

Wednesday, October 22

8:00am - 9:00am
CDO: Plaintiffs Side Job Fair, Virtual

12:00pm - 1:00pm
BLSA General Body Meeting, LAW 3600

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Labor and Work Law Society--1st General Meeting, MPAA 420

12:00pm - 1:00pm
LL.M. Workshop: Résumés, Cover Letters, and Writing Samples, LAW 3750

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wellness Wednesday, LAW Courtyard

12:00pm - 1:00pm
WLS Women in Big Law Lunch and Panel, EDU 1131

12:15pm - 1:15pm
CDO: Lunchtime Discussion with LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, MPAA 408

4:00pm - 5:00pm
CDO: Life at Latham: California Edition, Virtual

5:45pm - 7:45pm
OCAABA x APALSA UCI Private Practice Panel, EDU 1111

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Film Screening - Flash of Genius, Location provided at registration

Thursday, October 23

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Networking Skills Program, EDU 1111

3:00pm - 4:00pm
CDO:Wilson Sonsini - Virtual Practice Group Series: Litigation, Virtual 

4:00pm - 7:00pm
CDO: NAIOP SoCal - 2025 Career Day, Irvine Towers, 18200 Von Karman, Suite 175, Irvine, CA 92612

Friday, October 24

9:00am - 10:00am
IEFV: Amie Zarling | New Ways of Preventing and Treating Domestic Violence through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Virtual