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UCI Law Student Newsletter September 6, 2024
New Announcements and Deadlines

2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs: 2024-2025 Moot Court Competition Sign-Ups: Refer to the email Dr. J forwarded on September 4 for details about the competition and sign-up by Thursday, September 12 at 5:00pm to compete. 

2024-2025 SBA Board: Students interested in running for a position must submit their candidacy statement by Saturday, September 7 at 11:59pm. Refer to Dr. J's email on September 3 for a list of positions available and for more information.

2Ls and 3Ls: DEADLINE EXTENDED: 2024 Equal Justice Works Virtual Career Fair; Wednesday, October 9 through Friday, October 11: The deadline to request a reimbursement has been extended to Wednesday, September 11 at 12:00pm. More information can be found in Dean Deol's September 4 email. 

Graduate and Family Housing Cooling Station Hours: Cooling stations are offered to all Graduate and Family Housing residents. Please see the September 5 email from Jeanette Gonzalez-Rodriquez for locations and hours.

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 to ask whether you can take some food. 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.

Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD): Mandatory Training: All students must complete the training by Friday, October 25 to avoid a hold on their student account. See Dean Jones' email on Wednesday, September 4 for information. 

Open Classrooms Visits for Faculty: Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10 and 11: Faculty are invited to visit their colleagues' classes to observe different teaching styles and techniques. For details, see the August 30 email from UCI Law Dean's Office.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Basic Needs Center's CalFresh Enrollment Party: Monday, September 16; 9:00am to 4:00pm; Student Center, Doheny Beach A: Submit your CalFresh application and complete your interview all on the same day! Applications are processed within one day, allowing you to access your benefits faster than the usual 30-day processing period. You must set up an appointment to participate. See CalFresh's benefits and eligibility for more details.

Chancellor's Professors of Law: Professor Mario Barnes and Professor Courtney Cahill; Tuesday, October 1 at 4:30pm; DCE: Dean Parrish invites you to join us to celebrate Professor Barnes and Professor Cahill and recognize their respective appointments as Chancellor's Professors of Law. Reception will follow. Register by Monday, September 23 to attend.

Western Region Black Law Students Association (WRBLSA): SoCal Speed Networking Event: Thursday, October 3 at 6:00pm; Verano Community Center: Connect with attorneys from across Southern California who bring a diverse range of experiences, including roles in public and private practice, law firms, in-house counsel, government, and more. RVSP to attend.

2024 National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference: Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19; Baltimore: If you would like to attend, read Dean Deol's September 5 email for instructions.

Announcement Reminders

Student Exam Training Video: New Students that did not attend the exam training must watch the video linked in Tera Holmes' August 27 email before their first quiz, mid-term, or exam, as it has information on the ExamSoft software, updating your device, and other exam related matters. 

1Ls: American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education SurveyThe Council of the Section of Legal Education and the Admissions to the Bar of the ABA would like to understand the composition of UCI Law's student body and of first-year law students nationally to enforce its standards and to provide accurate consumer information. Click here for FAQs and the link to a 5-minute survey.

ABA Antitrust Section: Law Student Ambassador ProgramThe ABA Section of Antitrust Law is accepting applications from students interested in careers in antitrust, consumer protection, or privacy. Submit your application by September 23. 

3Ls: If you are using Barbri and they are billing your law firm, Barbi will donate a Barbi Premier course to one of your public interest friends. Selected public interest students will only be responsible for the $250 refundable book deposit, tax, and shipping. Please contact Chuck Shonholtz, the UCI Law Barbri rep to receive this offer. The promotion ends on September 30. If you do not have a public interest student to offer this to, contact Dean Deol.

Ms. JD's Leadership Academy Intensive; Harvard Law School, November 15 and 16: This conference offers valuable insights into navigating the legal industry, with opportunities to hear from inspiring keynote speakers, attend empowering workshops, and network with fellow women law students. Apply by October 13 at 8:59pm. 

 

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This Week

Monday, September 9

12:00pm to 1:00pm
EDU 1111
6:00pm to 7:00pm
EDU 1111

Tuesday, September 10

8:00am to 5:00pm
Town and Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
11:45am to 1:15pm
Law Courtyard 

Wednesday, September 11

12:00pm to 1:00pm 
Law Courtyard
12:00pm to 1:00pm
MPAA 420
12:00pm to 1:00pm
EDU 1131

Thursday, September 12

12:00pm to 1:00pm
MPAA 430

Friday, September 13

9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Next Week

Monday, September 16

12:00pm to 1:00pm
EDU 1111
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Donuts with the Dean
Law Courtyard

Tuesday, September 17

12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual 
12:00pm to 1:00pm
EDU 1111
12:00pm to 1:00pm
MPAA 408
12:00pm to 1:00pm
DCE Courtyard

Wednesday, September 18

Thursday, September 19

12:00pm to 1:00pm
MPAA 408 

Friday, September 20

12:00pm to 1:00pm
EDU 1111