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October 17, 2025

New Announcements and Deadlines

1Ls: If you have already completed your Lawerying Skills interview requirement, submit your Interview Completion Form ASAP. See Naomi Aguilar’s 10/16 email for more information.

1Ls: Apply to Moot Court’s 1L Fellows and Bailiff Program by 5pm on October 31. See email forwarded by Dr J. on October 13 for more information.

Mock Trial External Team Auditions: October 23, 6:00pm – 9:00pm; October 25, 10:00am – 4:00pm: See 10/15 e-mail forwarded by Dr. J for more details and to sign-up for an audition by the October 20, 12:00am deadline.

California Defenders: October 23, 6 - 7pm (virtual) AND October 24, 12 - 1pm, Courtyard: California Defenders is a new statewide network comprised of passionate law school faculty and students who share a commitment to social justice and freedom fighting. Join us for our first virtual event on Thursday, October 23 from 6 - 7pm on zoom. Register here for the zoom. We’re excited to hear from Scott Sanders, a former public defender who uncovered a massive scandal where Orange County Sheriffs and District Attorneys were using a secret network of jailhouse informants to illegally obtain confessions. Then, on Friday, October 24 at noon in the law school courtyard, join us for our first UCI Law meetup! Lunch provided!

Judicial Outreach Law Student Webinar: Moral Character: A Critical Component of Fitness for Admission to the CA State Bar and in the Practice of Law: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm, Virtual. Please join the CA Judges Association’s Judicial Outreach Committee for an engaging panel discussion on the moral character component of admission to the State Bar of CA and beyond the attorney oath. Register here

Announcement Reminders

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.

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

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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.

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.

CAREER FAIR

National Plaintiffs Law Association (NPLA) Plaintiffs' Side Job Fair: October 22-24; Virtual: NPLA is hosting its 3rd annual Plaintiffs' Side Job Fair. This event is for students exploring summer internship opportunities or looking for a post-graduate position. Create a career fair account here.

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.

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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