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UC Irvine Law Student Newsletter
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October 9, 2026
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New Announcements and Deadlines
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1Ls: CDO Resume Review: If you have not already done so, submit an updated resume to careers@law.uci.edu by Monday, October 12 at 5:00pm.
Become an Admissions Ambassador: Ready to help mentor the next generation of law school students? Admissions Ambassadors meet with prospective students to answer questions about what law school is like and share their experience from the application process. Whether it's volunteering for a panel, a tour, or a law fair, your expertise as a current law student can make the difference for a prospective one. Please fill out this form by November 6 to apply.
Lunch Time Gathering of Golden State Defenders at UCI Law: October 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Law Courtyard: Please join us for a meet-up of students interested in exploring careers as public defenders or in criminal justice reform. Meet fellow defense-interested students and chat with 2Ls and 3Ls about their experiences working at public defender offices over the summer. Lunch provided.
Long U.S.-China Institute: Chinese Companies in America: Navigating Law, Business and Geopolitical Risk: November 4, 4:00pm - 5:30pm, EDU 1121: Bringing together scholarly research, business and legal practice, this conversation will examine how Chinese companies adapt to U.S. legal institutions, build compliance capacity, manage litigation and regulatory risk, and respond when the expectations of the United States and China pull in different directions.
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Announcement Reminders
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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 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.
1Ls: CDO Biglaw Office Hours:
- October 19, Courtyard
- October 28, Courtyard (next the to the CA Room)
- November 4, Courtyard
- November 12, Courtyard
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.
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.
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.
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.
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This Week
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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
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Fall Back Into a Career, 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), 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
9:00am - 7:30pm
2026 CELA Conference Agenda, Virtual
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
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fried Frank Real Estate Law & Development Bridge Program, 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
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Next Week
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Monday, October 19
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Biglaw Office Hours, LAW Courtyard
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bloomberg Law Tabling, LAW Courtyard
6:30pm - 7:30pm
White & Case 101 - Litigation Part 1 (Disputes - International Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, White Collar and Financial Restructuring & Insolvency), Virtual
Tuesday, October 20
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1L Summer Job Information Fair with APALSA, LAW Courtyard
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Latham Live: Inside our California Offices, Virtual
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Summer Associate Hub 2026 - 2027 Live Virtual Series - Recruiting Director Q&A, Virtual
5:45pm - 7:45pm
OCAABA x APALSA UCI Private Practice Panel, EDU 1111
6:00pm - 7:00pm
National Lawyers Guild: Movement Lawyering Book Club, Verano Community Center, 70000 Verano Road South, Irvine, CA 92617
Wednesday, October 21
12:00pm - 1:00pm
ESLS x Greenberg Traurig Entertainment Panel, EDU 1111
12:00pm - 1:00pm
First Generation Professionals First General Meeting, MPAA 408
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Labor & Work Law Society First General Membership Meeting, MPAA 420
12:45pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Talk w/ Shirley Paley from Muon Space, Virtual
3:00pm - 4:00pm
PracticePro 1L Office Hours: Finding Your Firm Fit and Application Strategy, Virtual
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Interview & Application Tips with Norton Rose Fullbright Recruitment, Virtual
Thursday, October 22
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CLO Defense Career Panel, EDU 1131
12:00pm - 1:00pm
International Law Career Panel, MPAA 430
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Law and Justice Workshop Series: Criminal Law w. Profs. Song Richardson & Ji Seon Song, EDU 1111
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LLSAxAPALSA Scholarship Application Workshop, MPAA 408
6:00am - 8:00pm
Wilson Sonsini 1L Open House (Register Now!), Wilson Sonsini Century City Office
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Practice Area Highlights: Corporate and Antitrust at Cleary, Virtual
Friday, October 23
8:30am - 6:30pm
California Racial Justice Act Conference, EDU 1111
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CLSC - Socio-Legal Studies Workshop: Meena Sadr - Theorizing Gender Apartheid in the Context of Afghanistan, Law 3500
Saturday, October 24
9:00am - 2:15pm
California Racial Justice Act Conference - Speaker Registration, Division of Continuing Education Courtyard
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