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UC Irvine Law Student Newsletter February 13, 2026
New Announcements and Deadlines

Add/Drop with Petitions: See Tera Holmes' 2/11 email for details on how to submit an academic petition for enrollment changes. Submissions due by February 13 at 5:00pm.

3Ls: Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling Requirement: Federal regulations and UCI School of Law policy require all students who take out federal student loans to complete Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling before graduation. See Nasreen Zia's 2/11 email for details on how to schedule a one-on-one exit counseling session. Exit counseling must be completed by May 7.

UC Irvine Law Review: Submit Notes and Comments: UC Irvine Law Review is soliciting student notes and comments for the upcoming Issues 17.1 & 17.2. See Dr. J's 1/16 email for more information and submission requirements. Submit your note or comment by February 20 at 11:59pm.

1Ls: The Bar Association of San Francisco and Justice and Diversity Center: Bay Area Law Student Career Fair: April 3, 9:00am-4:50pm, Virtual: This career fair brings together prominent law firms and government legal departments in the San Francisco Bay Area to interview students for positions in summer associate programs. Visit the website for student schedule, FAQs, and more. Register for this career fair by March 1 at 11:59pm.

Ms. JD. Leadership Academy Intensive: March 27-28, Boston University School of Law: This is a two-day immersive leadership program where participants from around the world will hear from judges, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, and other distinguished leaders. Participants will engage in workshops, peer learning, and leadership development activities fostering professional skills required to succeed in a career in law. Apply by February 17. 

Scholarships & Fellowships for Summer Internships: Outside organizations and bar associations provide funding based on the type of work you are doing during the summer. Examples include:
The ABA Commission on Homelessness & Poverty: 2026 Curtin Justice Fund Legal Internship Program
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Legal Aid Association: Dan Bradley Fellowship
NAPABA Law Foundation: Fred Korematsu

See this page for a list of fellowships that provide funding for specific types of summer positions. 

Announcement Reminders

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

CDO Spring Interview Program Interview Availability: When you submit an application, please add classes or any other conflicts to your calendar in LEO for the scheduled interview date. The CDO will presume you have no conflicts if nothing is entered into your calendar. See Dean Deol's 1/9 email for instructions on how to add conflicts to your calendar.

1Ls: Contact your primary career counselor to pick up a copy of your transcript.  Transcripts will be available in the CDO until Friday, March 13.

1L and 2Ls: 2026 Loyola Chicago Patent Law Interview Program: June 4-5, 2026, Virtual: This two day interview program held each year brings together patent law employers and law students from across the country to interview for summer associate positions and post-graduate employment. Students are not required to be patent bar eligible to register, but many employers require patent bar eligibility to apply for positions. Register by February 27 at 9:59pm.  

SCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association Scholarship and Fellowship: These scholarships and fellowships award law students who have demonstrated their commitment to advancing the Chinese American and/or broader Asian Pacific American (APA) community. Scholarships awarded are based on financial need, academic accomplishments, and/or active involvement and/or expected future contribution to the Chinese American and/or APA community. SCCLA Fellowships fund externships at qualifying non-profit organizations or governmental entities. Visit SCCLA's website for more information on the scholarship and the fellowship. Apply by March 20 at 5:00pm.

AccessLex Institute: Max Madness: Earn entries into the Max Grand Prize Scholarship by competing in Max Madness. Prizes are six $25,000 scholarships and three $40,000 scholarships. See Nasreen Zia's 2/2 email for AskEDNA and MAX lessons. Entries due by March 31.

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers: 2026 Annual Law Student Writing CompetitionPrizes are $3,000 first place, $1,000 second place, and $500 third place. First place will be a guest at the Annual Induction Dinner for recognition. Complete rules are available here. Submissions due by June 14 at 9:00pm.

STUDENT RESOURCES

Lexis Rep Office Hours:
Rodrigo (2L): Fridays from 8:00am-10:00am, join Zoom meeting
Kayla (2L): Fridays from 11:00am-1:00pm, join Zoom meeting
Nick (2L): Mondays from 3:00pm-5:00pm, join Zoom meeting
Sky (3L): Mondays from 11:00am-1:00pm, join Zoom meeting
Catherine (3L): Wednesdays from 2:00pm-4:00pm, join Zoom meeting 

Know Your RightsRefer 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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This Week

Monday, February 16

Presidents Day - Campus Closed

Tuesday, February 17

12:00pm - 1:00pm
SBA Weekly Meeting, MPAA 420

Wednesday, February 18

12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSJP General Meeting, EDU 1111

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Land Use and Real Estate Society Spring Meeting, MPAA 408

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pro Bono Office Hours, LAW Courtyard

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Clerking for the Courts Part 1, Virtual

Thursday, February 19

9:00am - 10:00am
McGuireWoods: Vision in Action, Virtual

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Consumer Law Brown Bag Lunch with Professor Jimenez, LAW Courtyard

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Environmental Law Society Spring General Meeting, LAW 3750

Friday, February 20

12:00pm - 1:15pm
CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Workshop: Ari Ezra Waldman - "Queer Resilience: From Hanky Codes to Meme Culture to Saving Democracy", LAW 3500

Next Week

Monday, February 23

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Technology Law Society - Cybersecurity and Privacy Career Panel, MPAA 420

12:00pm - 1:00pm
First Generation Professionals General Meeting, MPAA 408

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Cafecito Chat - Professor Gina Amato Lough, LAW 3750

Tuesday, February 24

12:00pm - 1:00pm
SBA Weekly Meeting, MPAA 420

12:00pm - 1:00pm
LWLS Spring General Body Meeting, LAW 3750

Wednesday, February 25

9:00am - 10:00am
Minnesota Courts Law Clerk Information Session, Virtual

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Orrick: Lunch and Learn, EDU 1111

3:30pm - 5:30pm
CLP | What is Academic Freedom, MPAA 100

Thursday, February 26

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Why You Should Consider State Court Clerkships: The Benefits and Opportunities Available in State Court Systems, EDU 1111

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pro Bono Office Hours, LAW Courtyard

6:00pm - 7:30pm
CLEAR | Bob Chang and Nolan Cabrera - Banned: The Fight for Mexican American Studies in the Streets and in the Courts, EDU 1111

Friday, February 27

12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDO: Public Interest Fellowships Group Counseling Session 2, LAW 3650

12:00pm - 1:15pm
CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Workshop: Nicholas Towns - "America's Oldest Intellectual Property", LAW 3500