GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
1Ls: ASP 1L Skills Development Workshop Series: See Canvas page for all workshops.
1Ls: Mandatory 2L Orientation: May 11, 11:30am-3:00pm, DCE Yosemite Rooms: Save the date! If you need an excused absence for extenuating circumstances, and have not already obtained one, please reach out to Dr. J by Friday, April 17. Excused absences will not be granted after this time. See Dr. J’s 2/12 email for more information.
Moot Court 2026-2027 Board Application: See Dr. J’s 4/6 email for more information. Apply by April 17 at 5:00pm.
Jessup International Moot Court Team 2026-2027 Tryouts: The application is now open. See Dr. J’s 4/6 email for more information. Apply by April 24 at 11:59pm.
1Ls: 2027 2L Summer Associate Spring Applications: Some Biglaw firms are opening a second application window in May for students to apply after receiving their spring semester grades. The CDO will share a spreadsheet listing these applications in LEO. Look for an announcement on the LEO home page after final exams.
1Ls: Journal of International, Transnational, and Comparative Law Information Session: April 17, 12:00pm-1:00pm, EDU 1111: This session will cover the work, workload, and valuable writing, citation, and leadership opportunities that can strengthen your resume and career prospects. RSVP to attend this event.
Student Lockers: Please vacate lockers by May 13. Locks will be cut off and contents disposed of after May 15. See Debbie Mondares’ 4/9 email for more information.
UCDC Summer Events: If you are going to be in Washington, DC this summer, and would like to hear about informal UCDC Law-hosted networking events, alumni meetups, or student gatherings, please fill out this short form: Washington DC - Summer 2026.
Symposium on Secrecy and Transparency in Civil Litigation: May 1-2, Stanford Law School: This symposium will explore the legal, institutional, and normative dimensions of secrecy and transparency in the civil justice system. The symposium is free to law students, and virtual options are available upon registration. Register to attend this event.
SCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS
1Ls and 2Ls: Edward Medina Law Scholarship: This is a one-time award of up to $5,000. See Nasreen Zia’s 4/2 email for more information. Apply by April 17 at 4:00pm.
1Ls and 2Ls: Lee/Kim Family Endowed Law Scholarship: The recipient will receive $9,000. See Nasreen Zia’s 4/3 email for more information. Apply by April 17 at 4:00pm.
Deborah Newquist and Joe DiMento Law Scholarship: This is a one-time award of up to $5,000. See Nasreen Zia’s 4/2 email for more information. Apply by April 17 at 4:00pm.
1Ls: 2026 Rutan & Tucker Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship: The recipient will receive $9,000 to help with tuition and law school costs. See Nasreen Zia’s 4/2 email for more information. Apply by April 17 at 4:00pm.
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers: 2026 Annual Law Student Writing Competition: First place receives $3,000, second place receives $1,000, and third place receives $500. 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.
See this page for an extensive monthly list of writing competitions, which often have a monetary prize, and for a list of fellowships that provide funding for specific types of summer positions.
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.
View previous SLATE newsletters here.
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