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February 27, 2026

New Announcements and Deadlines

July 2026 Bar Takers: Registration for the CA Bar exam opens on March 1 at 8:00am. Register using Applicant Portal. See Professor Francis' 2/27 email for more information.

Public Interest Law Fund (PILF) Silent Auction: View all eligible experiences and prepare your bids beginning March 2. All auction bids due by March 13.

Golden State Defenders: Public Defense Lunch Q&A: March 11, 12:00pm-1:00pm, LAW Courtyard: Students are invited to attend and learn from 3Ls with Public Defender positions. Bring your own lunch.

1Ls: There is a Summer Associate position with Troutman Pepper Locke. Apply by March 13.

Western States Prosecution Team Career Fair: March 3, 9:00am-12:00pm, Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law: This career fair provides law students the opportunity to connect with prosecution offices across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Students will be able to explore career paths and submit resumes for internships and post-grad positions. Register for the event.

UC Student Regent Application: Apply by March 8.

Lambda Legal: Stand Up For Equality: March 4, 8:00pm, Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills: Join Lambda Legal for an unforgettable night of queer comedy benefitting the ongoing fight to protect LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Purchase your tickets and use code: COMMUNITY26 for 15% off.

Public Investors Advocate Bar Association: James E. Beckley Law Student Scholarship Contest: First place receives $1,500, second place receives $1,000, and third place receives $750. Apply by March 27, at 2:00pm.

Announcement Reminders

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

1Ls: Mandatory 2L Orientation: May 11, 11:30am-3:00pm, DCE Yosemite Rooms: Save the date! See Dr. J’s 2/12 email for more information.

3Ls: Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling Requirement: Federal regulations and UCI School of Law policy require all students who take out federal student loans to complete Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling before graduation. See Nasreen Zia's 2/11 email for details on how to schedule a one-on-one exit counseling session. Exit counseling must be completed by May 7.

UC Irvine Law Review: Submit Notes and Comments: UC Irvine Law Review is soliciting student notes and comments for the upcoming Issues 17.1 & 17.2. See Dr. J's 1/16 email for more information and submission requirements. Submit your note or comment by February 20 at 11:59pm.

American Women Quarters Program: Stacey Park Milbern: March 5, 10:00am-11:00am, Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway 1517 and Virtual: This event will explore the life and enduring legacy of Stacey Park Milbern, Korean-American activist who was instrumental in the modern Disability Justice movement, the artistic process of designing the coin that honors her, and the American Women Quarters Program. In person space is limited. RSVP for this event.

1Ls: The Bar Association of San Francisco and Justice and Diversity Center: Bay Area Law Student Career Fair: April 3, 9:00am-4:50pm, Virtual: This career fair brings together prominent law firms and government legal departments in the San Francisco Bay Area to interview students for positions in summer associate programs. Visit the website for student schedule, FAQs, and more. Register for this career fair by March 1 at 11:59pm.

Celtic Bar Association: 3^rd Tuesday of each month, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Muldoon's Irish Pub: The CBA brings together members of the legal community who share an interest in Celtic heritage and traditions. You do not need to be of Celtic descent to join. Law students may join at no cost. St. Patrick's Day falls on the third Tuesday this month so the next meeting will take place on March 24. Register to attend the meeting.

The Other Bar: Supporting Recovery in the Legal Community: 3^rd Wednesday of each month, 8:00pm-9:00pm, Virtual: This is a network of recovering lawyers, judges, and law students throughout the state, dedicated to assisting others within the legal profession who are suffering from alcohol and substance abuse problems. Visit The Other Bar website for more information on resources, programs, testimonials and more. To attend, email lawstudents@otherbar.org.

Scholarships & Fellowships for Summer Internships: Outside organizations and bar associations provide funding based on the type of work you are doing during the summer. Examples include:
The ABA Commission on Homelessness & Poverty: 2026 Curtin Justice Fund Legal Internship Program
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Legal Aid Association: Dan Bradley Fellowship
NAPABA Law Foundation: Fred Korematsu

See this page for an extensive monthly list of writing competitions, which often have a monetary prize, and for a list of fellowships that provide funding for specific types of summer positions.

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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