Class of 2029
2026 Orientation
*Last updated 5/29/2026
Welcome to UC Irvine School of Law! We are excited to have you join our community. Orientation is an introduction to your classmates, faculty, and other members of the law school family. It is also the beginning of your legal education, with a substantive program that will form the basis for a terrific experience here. Orientation is mandatory for all first year J.D. students.
Please be sure to check back regularly throughout the summer for more updates.
Dates
Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026
Pre-Orientation Sessions
There are three mandatory Pre-Orientation sessions that will be held outside of Orientation week. Two are videos you must watch in advance and the third will be a virtual webinar. Continue to check back for more details.
Orientation Week Schedule
Your 2026 Orientation schedule will be posted by July. Feel free to see the 2025 Orientation Schedule if you would like an idea of what to expect that week.
Orientation will begin on Monday, August 10 at 3:00pm at the Continuing Education Building Courtyard. Reference map for directions.
*UC Irvine Law has water fill stations. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Student Life Information
Our Student Life website has a wealth of information on UC Irvine Law’s student-centered services, ways to get involved, local resources (grocery stores, dry cleaners, etc.), and University and Law School policies.
Save these Dates!
- Orientation (mandatory): Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14.
- Open House: Monday, August 17 from 12:00-1:00pm
- Student Involvement Fair: Thursday, August 20 from 12:00-1:00pm
- Mid-Semester Review Week: Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16.
- Note that the CDO is hosting a Meet the Firms event on Friday of Mid-Semester Review Week (October 16).
- Reading Period: Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December, 3.
- Exam Period: Friday, December 4 through Wednesday, December 16.
