1Ls: 2026 UCIAA Anteaters in Law Scholarship: Student Financial Services is pleased to announce the 2026 UCIAA Anteaters in Law Scholarship, which will provide $1,000 to one selected UC Irvine Law student who fulfils the specified qualifications.  See Nasreen Zia's 9/30 email for additional information.

MAX Scholarship Opportunities: The first MAX Scholarship Drawing is November 1, and six $5,000 scholarships are up for grabs. See Nasreen Zia's 9/30 email for additional information.

Extra Food at Law School Events: Please note that most events at the law school require advance registration and have a designated time for food and beverage service. After the reception for an event has concluded, if there is leftover food and time permits, notification will be sent using Zot Bites. If there is not enough time before the food is cleared for a Zot Bites notification, a law school staff member will walk through the Law Library with a sign stating food is available for students. Please do not interrupt events in progress. If you are experiencing food insecurity, see the list of resources available through the UCI Basic Needs Center, which include CalFresh and the FRESH Pantry.

Faculty Clerkship Committee Office Hours, 12pm-1pm, Courtyard: Drop by to ask members of the committee any questions you have about clerking.

• October 9: Professor Gold

1Ls: Wilson Sonsini Open House: October 22, 6:00am - 8:00pm, Wilson Sonsini Century City Office: Meet Wilson Sonsini attorneys and see what sets their firm apart. The event will include a firm overview, practice panel, and a networking reception. RSVP ASAP as spots are limited.

Mock Trial: October 7, 6:00pm, EDU 1121: Join the Mock Trial program for our seventh weekly meeting - Courtroom Protocol. This is a very practical how-to meeting: what do you actually say to do a mock trial? Everyone will get practice addressing the judge and getting familiar with the language that you need in order to succeed. All are welcome! Email lawmocktrial@lawnet.uci.edu with any questions.

Hollywood & Labor: Research Workshop: October 6, 12:00pm - 1:30pm, Humanities Gateway 1010, 611 Humanities Quad: Join media scholars Miranda Banks and Kate Fortmueller, authors of Boom to Bust: How Streaming Broke Hollywood Workers, for a student workshop on researching media industries, labor, and creative work. 

Hollywood & Labor: AI, Technology and the Future of Work in the Entertainment Industry: October 6, 2:00pm, Humanities Gateway 1030, 611 Humanities Quad: Join academics and labor leaders for a conversation about what AI means for the future of entertainment work, the risks of unchecked technological change, and how workers and unions are fighting to protect jobs, livelihoods, and the future of the industry.

CA State Bar Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) Webinar Series: The State Bar of California Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) invites law students to the Retool: Law Office Management Support Program, a free six-session webinar series designed to help members of the California legal community who are interested in opening a solo or small law firm.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Law and Justice Workshop Series: 12:00pm - 1:00pm, NEW LOCATION - EDU 1111: Our Justice as Lens initiative launched in 2025 with a series of community conversations that sparked engaged, wide-ranging discussions about the intersection of justice and law. The Law & Justice Workshop Series builds on that momentum with convenings that provide a chance to dig into justice-infused topics and critical perspectives through the lens of first-year courses, alongside the faculty who teach them.

• October 8 – Administrative Law w. Prof. Stephen Lee 
• October 22 – Criminal Law w. Profs. Song Richardson & Ji Seon Song

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Lexis Office Hours: LexisNexis is excited to offer office hours at UCI Law, hosted by your Lexis Associates, a few times a week. These sessions are open to any student with questions about legal research or how to get the most out of your Lexis subscription. Whether you’re stuck on a search, want a walkthrough of a feature you haven’t tried, or just want tips to research more efficiently, stop by — no appointment necessary.  Passcode: LexOH.

•  Abby - Wednesdays 5-6 PM (in person in the California Room) and Thursdays 2-3 PM - zoom link here
•  Kayla - Fridays 10 AM-12 PM - zoom link here
•  Kelli - Tuesdays 9-11 AM - zoom link here
•  Rodrigo – Tuesdays 3-5 PM - zoom link here
•  Nick - Thursdays 1-3 PM -  zoom link here 

2Ls & 3Ls: Faculty Clerkship Committee Small Group Sessions: Thinking about a clerkship? Sign up to attend a small group session.  See Dean Deol’s 9/22 email for more details.

1Ls: CDO Biglaw Office Hours:

• October 19, Courtyard
• October 28, Courtyard (next the to the CA Room)
• November 4, Courtyard
• November 12, Courtyard

2Ls & 3Ls: Firm Prospects is running a short, anonymous survey on how law students actually navigate recruiting — where you go for info, what's confusing, and what you wish you'd known sooner. Findings will be discussed on a panel for career services and recruiting professionals in October.  Students who complete the survey can enter a drawing for an Apple Watch.

The National Association of Counsel for Children Student Town Hall: October 8, 9:30am - 10:30am, Virtual: Join NACC for a town hall via Zoom to learn about the child welfare law community and NACC’s work. Free, but registration required. Contact olivia.riggs@naccchildlaw.org with questions.

Campus Resources: Law students can benefit from services at the Law School and on Main Campus. On our Campus Resources webpage you will find a variety of resources that we encourage you to take advantage of. Dr. J is our liaison to each of these offices, so please be in touch with her if you need any additional assistance!

On-site Counseling: The Counseling Center has a law school satellite office located in MPAA 210F, where Dr. Diana Chan will provide short-term therapy to help you address your concerns. Therapy is provided virtually and in-person during the academic year. Common concerns include relationship issues, academic concerns, trouble adjusting to law school, anxiety, depression, etc. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Chan by calling (949) 824-6457. Please specify that you would like to see Dr. Chan at the law school.

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.

View previous SLATE newsletters here.

Monday, October 5

12:00pm - 1:00pm
ELS: Environmental Law in Private Practice Panel, EDU 1111

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Women's Law Society First General Meeting, MPAA 408

1:00pm - 2:00pm
2027 Justice Fellowship Application Webinar, Virtual

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Latham Live: Inside IP Litigation, Virtual

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Legal Careers in Service: Coast Guard Office of the Judge Advocate General (CGJAG), Virtual

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Red Mass for the Legal Community, Christ Cathedral, 13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840

6:30pm - 7:15pm
King & Spalding - Biglaw Basics: Standing Out in the Crowd - Session 2, Virtual 

Tuesday, October 6

Wednesday, October 7

Thursday, October 8

Friday, October 9

Monday, October 12

6:30pm - 7:30pm
White & Case 101 - Transactional Practice Part 2 - Introduction to EIPAF and Debt Finance, Virtual

Wednesday, October 14

11:00am - 12:00pm
Justice Starts Here: Inside a Career in Prosecution, Virtual

3:00pm - 4:00pm
PracticePro 1L Office Hours: Networking & Mental Health, Virtual

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Latham Live: JD/MBA: Turning Two Degrees Into One Advantage, Virtual

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Latham Live: JD/MBA: Turning Two Degrees Into One Advantage (In-Person, Chicago Office), 330 N. Wabash Avenue, #2800, Chicago, IL 60611

4:00pm - 4:45pm
AI in the Legal World, Virtual

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Paul, Weiss SoCal 1L Reception, Katsuya Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, #1799, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

Thursday, October 15

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Latham Live: What It Takes to Run a Global Law Firm (In-Person, Washington, D.C. Office), 555 11th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet Our Firm Virtual Event, Virtual

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Latham Live: What It Takes to Run a Global Law Firm (In-Person, New York Office), 1271 6th Avenue, #4300, New York, NY 10020

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Latham Live: What It Takes to Run a Global Law Firm (Virtual), Virtual

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alston & Bird LLP - Connections and Conversations, A&B's Los Angeles Office, 350 South Grand Avenue, 51st floor

Friday, October 16

11:30am - 1:30pm
Meet the Firms (Class of 2029), Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, 4500 Macarthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660

Saturday, October 17

9:00am - 3:00pm
24th Annual Hanson Bridgett Virtual 1L Interview Workshop, Virtual