Valerie Boutros
1L; Admissions Ambassador
Hometown:
Fountain Valley, CA
Professional Interests:
International and Comparative Law; Business Law
Student Organizations:
International Law Society, 1L Representative; Business Law Society; Intellectual Property Law Society; Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Student Association; Women’s Law Society
Housing:
Off campus
Pro Bono:
Limited Conservatorships with Elder Law & Disability Rights Center; Street Law
Meet Valerie:
Hi! I’m Valerie Boutros, a current 1L at UC Irvine School of Law, and I’m so happy to be back at UC Irvine. Whenever someone notices that I’m a double Anteater, they usually ask, “Why did you come back?” My answer is always the same: this community has always felt like home. From my undergraduate years to now, UC Irvine has been a place where I’ve felt supported, challenged, and genuinely valued, which made returning for law school feel like a natural choice.
I wanted to serve as an Admissions Ambassador because, as a first-generation student, I know how meaningful it is to have accessible and honest resources during the law school application process. When I was applying, UC Irvine Law students and the admissions team were incredibly generous with their time, guidance, and encouragement, and I hope to be that same resource for prospective students.
During my time at UC Irvine Law, I have been involved in the International Law Society, where I serve as the 1L Representative, as well as a pro bono project with the Elder Law & Disability Rights Center. I’ve especially enjoyed making new friends with my classmates (shoutout Mod C) and learning the law from incredible faculty.
Outside of law school, I enjoy attending live music events, going to the beach, thrifting, traveling, visiting museums, collecting vinyl records, and spending time with family and friends. I’m always happy to chat about life at UC Irvine, law school, or anything in between.