E-Scooters, Skate Devices and Pedestrian Safety: Due to an increase in e-scooter accidents at UC Irvine, UCI police officers are enforcing e-scooter and bicycle regulations on campus. Motorized skate and scooter devices are not permitted on the core campus, including around the Law School. The Skate Devices & Electric Scooters Map shows campus locations where these devices are prohibited to use. E-device use is permitted on Pereira Dr. and other roadways in the campus core as long as they follow the California Vehicle Code. Here is a safety video with more information on the rules and safety issues.
1Ls: Become an Admissions Ambassador: Meet with prospective students to answer questions about what law school is like and your experience in the application process. Whether it's volunteering for a panel, tour, or law fair, your expertise as a current law student can make the difference for a prospective one. Apply by November 15.
2Ls and 3Ls: Advanced Core Clinic: Students who have completed their core clinic and are interested in taking an advance clinic for spring must obtain faculty approval no later than 4 weeks prior to the start of the semester. See Debi Gloria's 10/21 email for details.
1Ls: Lawyering Skills Interview Completion Report Submission: Students completing interviews during fall must submit their Interview Completion Report via Canvas no later than one week after their interview. Refer Naomi Aguilar's 10/23 email for more information.
Filipino American History Month: Explore the UCI Office of Inclusive Excellence's Honoring and Celebrating Our Community calendar, and enjoy the lectures, celebrations, film screenings, and other events!
Basic Needs Center's CalFresh Enrollment Party: Thursday, November 21; 9:00am to 4:00pm; UCI Flagpoles: 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.
Volunteers Needed for the 47th Annual Mock Trial Competition: November 4 through November 19, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, LA: Work alongside with experienced attorneys and judges. Learn more and apply today.
Orange County Hispanic Bar Association (HBA): The following scholarships are open for students of Latino origin who are involved in the Latino community, particularly students with significant ties to Orange County.
- 1Ls and 2Ls: Wally Davis Scholarship: All materials must be postmarked by November 30.
- 3Ls: Bar Stipend: All materials must be postmarked by March 31 for the July Bar Exam.
LOCAL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
1Ls: Orange County Korean American Bar Association (OCKABA): Become a Student Representative: Help represent the organization by sharing OCKABA communications and receive priority in attending or volunteering for events. Apply by Monday, October 28 at 5:00pm.
Orange County Korean American Bar Association (OCKABA): 2024-2025 Mentorship Program: Seize the opportunity to build mentoring relationships with local attorneys. Sign-up by Monday, October 28 at 12:00pm. Program guidelines include:
- Mentees initiate communication with their mentors within 1 week of being matched.
- Meet at least once per quarter.
- Mentorship Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, November 19.
Orange County Women Lawyers Association Foundation (OCWLA): OCWLA Student Representative: Help promote opportunities available through OCWLA, volunteer for major events, attend monthly board meetings and more! Student representatives also benefit from various OCLWA resources.
3Ls: Orange County Women Lawyers Association Foundation (OCWLA): Bar Stipend Award: $1,000 will be given to students that best exemplifies the mission OCWLA, as well as a commitment to scholarship, community service, advancement of women or women’s issues, financial need, and to the Orange County community. Apply by Wednesday, November 20.
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