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November 14, 2025

New Announcements and Deadlines

Finals Grams & Friendship Bracelets Fundraiser: Pick-Up Dates: Wednesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 20 12:00-1:00 PM: Spread some cheer and encouragement this finals season with APALSA's Finals Grams & Friendship Bracelets Fundraiser! Whether you want to wish a friend good luck, send a little motivation, or just brighten someone's day, we've got you covered! What's Available: $2 Finals Gram: Includes a personalized card + one piece of candy or chocolate $5 Friendship Bundle: Includes a personalized card + a handmade friendship bracelet.

IMPORTANT information from Human Resources: If you plan on working for the University as a student assistant or legal research assistant, please remember that you must complete your in-person onboarding appointment before you can work. If you start working before you are cleared for work, you will not get paid for the hours. You will receive an email from RAhiring@law.uci.edu once you are cleared to work. If you're uncertain if you have been cleared, please email hr@law.uci.edu and they will provide you an update.

Law Library Announcement: As finals and the holiday season approach, here are a few reminders to help make the library a better study space.
1) Do not leave any items in the library over closure periods. These include the Thanksgiving break from November 27-29 and the holiday break at the end of the year. There will be no access to the building during these closures. 2) Be considerate of the library space as you use it! Please do not leave unsealed food or drinks unattended for long periods of time, and try to make library amenities such as bookstands and lamps available for your colleagues after you're done using them. With those in mind, contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Happy studies!

Fall 2025 Instructor and Course Evaluations: Refer to Marisella Galindo’s 11/10 email for information on how to complete an evaluation.

1Ls: Schedule your mandatory initial career counseling appointment by November 21. Refer to Dean Deol’s 8/18 email for instructions and who to schedule an appointment with.

1Ls: If you have not already done so, register (required) for CEB’s AccessLaw program ASAP. Refer to Naomi Aguilar’s 11/12 email for more details.

1Ls: Friendsgiving: November 20, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Law Library California Room: Please join your Community Fellows for a Friendsgiving celebration. There will be food, games and great conversation! RSVP here.

CAREER FAIRS

1Ls: Summer Associate Hub West Coast Job Fair + Interview Program: February 6, 2026; Los Angeles: This in-person interview program is for 1Ls interested in summer associate positions on the West Coast. The program has two components: Networking Reception (9am-12pm) and Interview Program (10:30am-5pm). Pre-registration opens Monday, November 17 at 2pm. Pre-registration does not guarantee you a spot. All students who pre-register will be added to a waitlist and your status will be updated in November. Spots will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis per school. All students are welcome to attend the Networking Reception. Pre-register here.

1Ls: Summer Associate Hub National Job Fair + Interview Program: February 13, 2026; New York: This in-person interview program is for 1Ls interested in summer associate positions in locations including NY, DC, Philly, and Chicago. The program has two components: Networking Reception (9am-12pm) and Interview Program (10:30am-5pm). Pre-registration opens Monday, November 17 at 2pm. Pre-registration does not guarantee you a spot. All students who pre-register will be added to a waitlist and your status will be updated in November. Spots will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis per school. A limited number of travel stipends will be offered to students traveling from outside NYC. All students are welcome to attend the Networking Reception. Pre-register 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.

Spring 2026 Tuition, Fees, and Disbursement: Tuition and fees for the Spring 2026 semester have now been assessed. Your spring semester scholarships and federal student loans will be disbursed to your ZOT Account by November 15. Remaining balances must be paid by 4pm on December 15. For more details, refer to Nasreen Zia’s email from 11/3.

Spring 2026 Registration Information

Course Bidding (for enrollment capacity of 16 or fewer students):
Tuesday, November 11, 9:00am through Thursday, November 13, 12:00pm.

3L Enrollment Window: Tuesday, November 18, 7:00am

2L Enrollment Window: Wednesday, November 19, 7:00am

LLM Enrollment Window: Thursday, November 20, 7:00am

For additional information, refer to Tera Holmes’ emails from 11/3 and 11/5. Read all subsequent emails from Tera Holmes and Deryn O’Brien for updates.

Announcement Reminders

2Ls: 2L Bar Prep & Spring Course Selection: ASP has created a short 5-minute video to help you strategically select your Spring 2026 courses as you think ahead to the bar exam. Refer to ASP's email from 11/4 for the video link.

3Ls: Spring Bar Prep & Course Selection: ASP has created informational videos and a Bar Exam Planning Guide to help you select your Spring 2026 courses. Refer to ASP’s email from 11/4 for more information.

2Ls & 3Ls: Advanced Core Clinic: Approval must be obtained from clinical faculty no later than four weeks prior to the start of the semester. Refer to Debi Gloria’s email from 11/4 for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Law Centers Events: Register to attend using the links below.

November 20, 12:00pm-1:00pm: CERLP – Lawyers and the Rule of Law: Scott Cummings – When Lawyers Attack the Rule of Law
December 12, 12:00pm-1:15pm: CLSC – Socio-Legal Studies Book Talk: Judy Tzu-Chun Wu – Moving Mountains: Asian American and Pacific Islander Feminisms and the 1977 National Women’s Conference

Decarbonization & Just Transition Speaker Panel: November 17, 6:00pm-7:00pm, LAW 3750: The UCI Law Environmental Law Clinic invites you to join them for this panel that will explore how legal, policy, and advocacy tools can accelerate decarbonization while ensuring a fair and equitable transition for workers and frontline communities. The event is part of a global day of action connecting law students, practitioners, and advocates around the world to mobilize for climate justice. Event details are here: https://cglink.me/2eo/r1943372

Counseling Center Tabling Event: Button Up Your Emotions: November 20, 11:30am-1:30pm; Ring Road: Create a button that showcases your emotions and how you are feeling. There will be a variety of images to choose from or create your own.

Counseling Center Tabling Event: Squeeze the Stress Away: December 2, 11:30am-1:30pm; Ring Road: Stop by and get creative as you make and decorate your own stress ball… come destress before finals.

Counseling Center Graduate Student Workshop Series: Thursday, December 4, 4:00pm-5:00pm; various housing locations: A workshop series for graduate and professional students - rebooting your mental health.

SCHOLARSHIPS

3Ls: The Flo Forward 3L Scholarship: This scholarship supports law students in their final year of law school as they prepare to transition from the classroom to practice. Learn more and apply apply here by January 15.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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 RESOURCES

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.

CalFresh + Government Shutdown: The issuance of CalFresh benefits for November are expected to be delayed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Please view further details related to the delay and resources to stay supported in this document. Students can stay updated on the status of university-wide operations at this official Federal Government Shutdown website by UC Irvine. The team at the Basic Needs Center is currently planning measures to support students impacted by the delays in early November. Further information will be announced at the end of October via the newsletter, Instagram, and website.

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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