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UC Irvine Law Student Newsletter July 31, 2026
New Announcements and Deadlines

Rising 3Ls: 3L Orientation: Wednesday, August 26, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, EDU 1111 for virtual: See Dr. J’s 7/30 email for details and RSVP link.  

Student Organization re-registration has begun! All organizations must register every academic year in order to continue to be active and registered on campus. Please complete the documents sent in the July 23 email from Debbie Mondares sent to all organization summer contacts. If you didn’t receive it and you are an organization please contact me at dmondares@law.uci.edu. I’m looking forward to a great year ahead with some amazing events!

Rising 3Ls: The AALS Pathways to Law Teaching Workshop will be held at the law school on Tuesday, August 11, 12:00pm - 5:00pm. If you are interested in a career in law teaching, we encourage you to attend. Register for the conference here. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sam Domingo at deans-office@law.uci.edu.

Kentucky Defender Career Fest | Fall of 2026Saturday, September 12 and Saturday, October 24: The KY Department of Public Advocacy, the statewide public defender system in Kentucky, is making early employment offers to 3L students at their in-person Career Fest. For those selected to attend the Career Fest, DPA will cover the costs of travel, hotel, and meals. To apply, fill out the application and email your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in public defender work to dpacareers@ky.gov. The priority deadline is August 14, 2026.

Announcement Reminders

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

Tuesday, August 4

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Introduction to Government Honors Programs, Virtual

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Beyond the Bar: A Celebration Mixer, CAALA Offices – Library Terrace 444 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Wednesday, August 5

9:00am - 10:00am
DOJ Honors Program/Summer Law Intern Program: Information and Application Tips Webinar, Virtual

Next Week

Thursday, August 13

8:30am - 6:00pm
UCI Law Graduate Tax Program Orientation, LAW 3500 and Law Courtyard

9:30am - 10:30am
2026 Justice Catalyst Info Session, Virtual

11:00am - 12:00pm
Intellectual Property Law 101 - An Introduction for Students, Virtual