1Ls and 2LS: 2025 Loyola Chicago Patent Law Interview Program, June 5 and June 6: Patent law employers will conduct virtual interviews for summer associate positions. Register here by the deadline on April 14 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

2Ls: Ms. JD Fellowship applications are open. This nine-month program promotes mentoring and professional development to women law students. Apply here by May 4, 2025.

If/When/How Reproductive Justice Book Club: April 8 at 12pm in LAW 3750: Love a good discussion? Passionate about reproductive justice? Come join If/When/How for our Reproductive Justice Book Club! We’ll be discussing "Down Where the Grass Grows”: Municipal Abortion Policies After Dobbs by Martha F. Davis, which is attached to this email. It’s a great read, and we can’t wait to hear everyone’s thoughts! RSVP at this link. Food will be provided.

Upcoming EDI Committee Events: The EDI Committee is sponsoring three events that we hope you will attend. Food will be provided to those that RSVP by the deadline(s) listed in Dr. J’s 4/2 email.

• Mon. April 7, 12-1, EDU 1111. “Tough Conversations in Law Practice: Forthrightness vs. Diplomacy.” A panel of alumni will discuss how they decide which path to take when conflicting viewpoints arise with colleagues, clients, judges, i.e., when to be forthright and when diplomacy is the better avenue.
• Mon., April 14, 12-1, EDU 1131. Prof. Stephen Lee will discuss “Good Governance and Limits of Executive Power” from an administrative law perspective.
• Wed., April 16, 12-1, LAW 3750, Prof. Bob Chang will discuss Executive Power and the Rule of Law highlighting the amicus briefs Bob and the Korematsu Center are filing in the Perkins Coie and Birthright Citizenship litigations.

PILF Trivia FUNdraiser:  Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 at Hangar 24 Orange County: Gather your friends, form a team, and compete for awesome prizes while supporting UCI Law students pursuing summer jobs in the public interest sector. Tickets are free (however, donations will be accepted and encouraged at the event). RSVP Here and Let the Games Begin!

(1Ls and 2Ls) Apply to be a Community Fellow for the incoming Class of 2028: See Dr. J’s 3/31 email for more details and the link to apply. The deadline is Monday, April 7 at noon.

Pro Bono & Student Life Awards: Wednesday, April 16 in the Continuing Education Building – Yosemite Rooms: We will recognize students that earned pro bono honors and reveal the results of the SBA student-run awards.  Doors will open at 5:30 and the program will begin at 5:45. Please RSVP.

A View from the Inside: How Disney’s In-House Lawyers Serve a Global Entertainment Company:  Thursday, April 17 at 12:30pm PST: Disney Lawyers of Color presents this virtual lunch and learn session. Join the Walt Disney Company in a conversation with Horacio Gutierrez, as he discusses his personal career journey and shares the many ways that Disney’s legal team serves the company’s numerous global business segments. Visit https://bit.ly/44hbaYO to register.

Save the Date: Celebration of Books: Thursday, April 17 from 3:30-4:30 in the California Room at the Law Library: This memorable tradition highlights the exceptional contributions of our faculty.

Lost & Found: Misplaced any items this semester? Water bottles, cups, jackets, umbrellas, books, glasses, etc. - there are a multitude of found items waiting to be claimed.  Please come to the front desk between 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday to see if your item is here. Thanks!

1Ls: ASP 1L Skills Development Workshop Series: See Canvas page for all workshops.

1Ls: Annual Bay Area Diversity Career Fair (BADCF): BADCF will be held virtually on July 10th (virtual panel) and July 11^th (virtual interviews) for students to engage with leading law firms, corporate in-house legal departments, government agencies, nonprofit and other private/public legal employers. Student registration and bidding opens Monday, April 14.  Register and finish bidding by Friday, May 30th!

Tough Conversations in Law: Forthrightness vs. Diplomacy with UCI Law Alumni: April 7 from 12-1pm in EDU 1111: It is always difficult to decide when to be forthright with others when the relationship matters or when to choose diplomacy, e.g., family during the holidays, or money conversations with significant others, BUT how do you choose when your employment is on the line? Join UCI Law Alumni as they share how they navigate this choice in practice. RSVP here for lunch. See 3/26 email from Dr. J for more details. Hosted by UCI Law’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee.

8^th Annual Intellectual Property Law Career Day: Saturday, April 12, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., EDU 1111, EDU 1131, and the California Room (Law Library): Learn about IP Law, career opportunities in IP Law, and make connections with IP Lawyers from Southern California law firms. All students interested in IP law are welcome to register in LEO.

Institute for Justice Annual Law Student Conference: May 30-June 1, Arlington, VA. This year the conference will focus on the constitutional right to just compensation when the government intentionally destroys or commandeers private proper under its police powers. Read more and apply to attend here by April 18. Capacity is limited. Travel and lodging reimbursements are available for students who are not local.

Center for Equal Opportunity (CEO): Summer Civil Rights Fellowship: Washington, D.C., Tuesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 9: Participants will receive instruction in seminar-style sessions led by law and policy experts, litigators, and former and current government officials on a range of civil rights topics. Fellows will receive a $500 stipend, lodging, and meals. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Apply by April 15.

Summer Associate Hub 2L Job Fair in NYC on Friday, May 30: New York, NY:  1Ls seeking 2026 2L summer associate positions in NYC should pre-register (using this form) to attend this job fair when the pre-registration opens this Monday, March 10 at 2pm PT (pre-registration does not guarantee a spot, but is the best way to secure a spot, which will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis per school)

One-Session Therapy Appointments with Dr. Chan:  Dr. Chan will now be offering One-Session Therapy Appointments for the remainder of Spring Semester, 2025 (Please note that One-Session Therapy Appointments are available with other providers at the Main Counseling Center year-round).

To schedule, please call the Main Counseling Center at (949)-824-6457 and indicate that you would like to schedule a One-Session Therapy Appointment with Dr. Chan.  If your concern is not a good fit for One-Session Therapy Appointments, Dr. Chan is still offering Initial Assessment Appointments that serves as an entry point for students who wish to participate in short-term therapy.  See 3/26  Wellness Wednesday email for additional details.

The First Generation Professionals (FGP) Professional Clothing Drive:  They are looking for blazers, blouses, slacks, button-up collared shirts, ties, shoes, belts dresses, and skirts.  Any clothing that is not claimed by a law student at the end of the drive will be donated to the UCI Basic Needs Center. Drop off and/or pick up gently used professional clothing from 10am-4pm in EDU 1016 from April 14 to April 18.

Know Your Rights:  Please 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 pick-up 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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