A Brilliant Future
UCI Law is a vibrant community with a rich history. In our short history, UCI Law has surpassed the goals set for our first decade and emerged as a leader in legal education and public service. Now, we embark on our journey as a larger, stronger, more dynamic institution than our pioneering founders could have ever imagined. The photos and videos below honor our bright past and celebrate our brilliant future.
View the 10th Anniversary Video Archive - a collection of in-depth video interviews with UCI Law founders, faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members who share their personal histories, memories and hopes and dreams for UCI Law.
10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration
On August 20, 2018, UCI Law kick started its 10th year of classes with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the school's courtyard. More than 200 students, faculty, staff and community members were in attendance to welcome the Class of 2021.
10-Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Photo Album
Attendees of the 10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting included UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Enrique Lavernia, Mark P. Robinson Jr., Rich Bridgford, Gary Singer, Tom Malcolm, James Irvine Swinden, and UCI Law Dean L. Song Richardson. The first three members of the Class of 2021 to accept admission, Marlon Holley, Erik Jimenez-Rodriguez and James Y. Kim, cut the ribbon.
Anniversary Day of Service Photo Album
More than 150 UCI Law students, alumni, faculty, staff and community friends came together Saturday, August 25, 2018 for the law school's Anniversary Day of Service. In the first school-wide day of service and largest community service project to date, UCI Law partnered with OC Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank preparing food deliveries for local individuals in need.(/p>
2009 Ribbon Cutting Celebration
UCI Law opened its doors to its first class of students in August 2009. To commemorate this historic milestone, the UCI Law community held a ribbon cutting celebration in the law school courtyard.Creating a Top Law School from the Beginning
UCI Law prides itself on a commitment to public service, an innovative curriculum that features experiential learning, and its culture of civility. A look back on how UCI Law's Inaugural Class helped establish these foundations.
We Are UCI Law
UC Irvine School of Law is an innovative law school focused on educating talented and passionate lawyers driven by professional excellence, intellectual rigor and a commitment to enrich our communities through public service. See what makes UCI Law such a collegial environment, with accomplished faculty and a cutting-edge curriculum that sets us apart from every other law school.
UCI Law: Redefining, Reinventing, Reimagining
UCI Law Dean L. Song Richardson, along with students, faculty and alumni, share what makes UCI Law special. Together we are redefining, reinventing, and reimagining the future of legal education.