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October 23, 2026

New Announcements and Deadlines

New Graduation Requirement: All students must complete two separate qualifying work experiences. Details on reporting experiences and requesting waivers will be available soon. See Dean Jones's 10/19 email for additional information.

1Ls & 2Ls: 2027 Loyola Patent Law Interview Program: January 27, Virtual: Students interested in patent law summer associate and post-graduate opportunities are invited to participate in this virtual interview program. Students must pay a $25 registration fee. Patent bar eligibility is not required to register; however, many employers require it to apply for interviews, and most strongly prefer patent bar eligible students. Apply to employers through Flo Recruit by January 4, at 9:59 p.m.

Complimentary LawCrossing Access: LawCrossing is offering UCI Law students complimentary access to legal job listings and career alerts nationwide, including entry-level legal jobs, summer associate positions, federal and state judicial clerkships, internships, legal-staff opportunities, and remote legal roles. Activate your complimentary access, using code LAW.UCI_2026 by October 26.

SBA Halloween Trick-or-Treat: October 26, Lunch Hour, LAW Courtyard: Join SBA for candy, pizza, and trick-or-treating! Costumes are encouraged but optional. *Please be mindful of all cultures and backgrounds when choosing your costume.*

UCI Law Mock Trial Program: October 28, 6:00pm, EDU 1121: Join the UCI Law Mock Trial program for our FINAL weekly meeting for this semester - Case theories and themes! We'll talk about how to design a case theory that wins under the law and in the hearts and minds of the jury. We will also be discussing the purpose of themes and how to use them! All are welcome! Email lawmocktrial@lawnet.uci.edu with any questions.

Maathaaw: The Fire Within Us: Film Screening and Panel Discussion: October 26, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, MPAA 1000 Executive Commons: As California experiences unprecedented wildfires, experts are pointing to factors like climate change, aging infrastructure, and poor forest management practices as root causes. Now, state and federal regulators are turning to Tribal Nations and their extensive bodies of traditional knowledge for innovative solutions to better manage forests and wilderness areas. Maathaaw: The Fire Within Us shows how Southern California Tribal Nations, exercising their sovereignty, are expanding cultural burn practices on their aboriginal lands to help alleviate California’s wildfire danger and properly care for forest and wilderness areas. Please join us for a film screening and panel discussion with the filmmaker, Tribal leaders, and Indigenous scholars. Lunch will be served. Register here.

11th Annual Special Needs Planning Symposium: February 4–6, 2027, Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa, California: Interested in trusts and estates, special needs planning, disability rights, or conservatorship law? Apply to the Trisha Friedeberg Scholarship to attend this Symposium. The scholarship covers full registration, hotel accommodations, a travel allowance, and all Symposium meals and receptions. Submit a resume or CV, a one-page personal statement describing your interest in special needs or conservatorship law and why you wish to attend the Symposium, and one letter of recommendation to Kevin@Urbatsch.com by November 30.

Beverly Hills Bar Association Student Ambassadors: The Beverly Hills Bar Association is seeking two UCI Law students to serve as Student Ambassadors this year. Ambassadors share BHBA programs and resources with classmates while building connections with attorneys across California and gaining leadership experience. Apply online by October 28.

2027 Stella Zhang New Venture Competition Kickoff: October 27, 5:00pm–8:00pm, Merage School of Business: Have an idea for solving a problem or improving a system? Explore turning it into a venture through workshops, mentorship, and pitch coaching, with $120,000+ in competition prizes. Open to UCI students from all disciplines. No business background or established company required. Learn more and register.

CinEcon: Sold Out and Bought In: November 18, 9:45am–2:00pm: Explore the economics of advertising and product placement at this free UCI student event. Watch The Greatest Movie Ever Sold from 9:45am–11:30am in Humanities Gateway 1070, then join a picnic and lecture from 12:00pm–2:00pm in Humanities Plaza. Coffee and donuts provided. Register here.

Announcement Reminders

2027 Graduates: Commencement Web Page: The 2027 UC Irvine Law Commencement web page is now live. Please review the page for up-to-date information. We will continue to provide updates and appropriate links as they become available.

Law Review Notes & Comments Submission Window: The Volume 17 Notes & Comments submission window is currently open and will remain open through November 1, 2026. Students interested in submitting a Note should review the submission information and submit their materials by the deadline to lawreview.notes.submissions@lawnet.uci.edu

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.

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

1Ls: CDO Biglaw Office Hours:

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

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.

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