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UC Irvine Law Student Newsletter March 6, 2026
New Announcements and Deadlines

3Ls: 2026-2027 UCI Law Post-Graduate Public Service Fellowship: See Dean Deol's 2/27 email for more information. Apply by April 24 at 12:00pm.

1Ls: There is a new resume collect for a Summer Associate position with Alston & Bird LLP. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply by March 31.

1Ls: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is seeking additional applications for 2026 and/or 2027 Summer Associate positions. Applications for these positions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply by April 4.
2026 1L and/or 2027 2L Summer Associate (Capital Markets)
2026 1L and/or 2027 2L Summer Associate (Finance Business Unit)
2026 1L and/or 2027 2L Summer Associate (Finance Services Litigation)

MLSA Iftar Dinner: March 10, 6:30pm-8:45pm, LAW 4700: MLSA is hosting several Iftars next week. RSVP to attend this event.

USLAW NETWORK Foundation Law School Scholarship Program: Twelve recipients will receive a $5,000 scholarship toward law school tuition and an invitation to attend the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, in September. Watch a brief video to learn more about the scholarship program. Completed application and related materials are due to scholarship@uslaw.org by March 20.

Announcement Reminders

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

1Ls: ASP 1L Skills Development Workshop SeriesSee 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.

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.

UC Student Regent Application: Apply by March 8.

The Other Bar: Supporting Recovery in the Legal Community: 3rd 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.

Celtic Bar Association: 3rd 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. 

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.

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. 

Know Your RightsRefer 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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This Week

Monday, March 9

12:00pm - 1:00pm
IPLS In-House Panel, EDU 1111

Tuesday, March 10

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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
LWLS Spring General Body Meeting, LAW 3750

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Tabletop Club General Meeting, MPAA 301

12:00pm - 1:00pm
First Generation Professionals: Big Law Panel, EDU 1111

5:00pm - 7:30pm
UC Irvine Law & Orange County Bar Association Present a Fireside Chat with Federal Circuit Judge Todd M. Hughes, EDU 1131

Wednesday, March 11

11:30pm - 1:30pm
CDO: 2026 Public Interest Open House, California Room in the Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Public Defense Lunch Q&A, LAW Courtyard

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Christian Legal Society General Meeting, LAW 3600

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Korematsu Center + Outlaw & First Generation Professionals | Breaking Barriers: Judge Todd Hughes and Professor Robert S. Chang, EDU 1131

5:30pm - 8:30pm
APALSA X OCAABA Public Service Panel, MPAA 420

Thursday, March 12

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn: Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Opportunities, MPAA 420

12:00pm - 1:00pm
ILS Panel on Greenland and Venezuela, EDU 1111

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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Multi-School Labor and Employment Career Panel, LAW 3750

3:45pm - 5:45pm
Current Issues in Tax Policy Colloquium: Professor Assaf Harpaz (University of Georgia), LAW 3500

Friday, March 13

12:00pm - 1:00pm
PracticePro | 1L Office Hour: From Law School to the Office, Virtual

12:00pm - 1:00pm
How Business Leaders Enable Growth, Innovation & Trust In The AI Era, Paul Merage School of Business Main Auditorium

12:00pm - 1:15pm
CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Book Talk: Laura Enriquez and Annie Ro - Family Legal Vulnerability: How Immigration Policy Shapes the Lives of Latino College Students, LAW 3500

Next Week

Monday, March 16

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Public Interest Careers Employer Panel, EDU 1111

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CTJ | Ryan Calo - Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach, EDU 1131

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Break Fast, Build Awareness: A Palestinian Iftar, LAW Courtyard

Tuesday, March 17

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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Movement Lawyering Speaker Panel, EDU 1131

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Korea Law Center | Professor Y.S. Lee - Revival of Industrial Policy: Toward a New Legal and Institutional Paradigm, EDU 1111

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law Panel, LAW 3750

Wednesday, March 18

12:00pm - 1:00pm
UCDC Information Session, EDU 1131

12:30pm - 1:30pm
The Clerkship Connection: Building Relationships that Drive Success, Virtual

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Labor & Employment Law 101: Practical Insights for Law Students, Virtual

12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSEE - Becoming a Law Professor Panel, MPAA 420

Thursday, March 19

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Skadden Fellowship Information Session, MPAA 420

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Why Clerk? An Alumni Clerkship Panel Presentation for Those Interested in Private Sector Careers, EDU 1111

5:00pm - 7:30pm
UC Irvine Law & Orange County Bar Association Present Rule of Law & Judicial Independence, EDU 1131

Friday, March 20

8:00am - 4:30pm
OC Space Conference by the Space Law Society at UCI, Colab Space